Taking into account the substantial changes of the EU institutional architecture, which of its institutions and bodies increased their competences under Lisbon Treaty? Thank you!!
I think the European Parliament has gained probably the most from the Lisbon Treaty. Treaty of Lisbon has empowered this institutions as a way to democratise the EU as a whole and transforming it from a consultative chamber into an important co-decision institution for most EU legislation, and what is maybe the post important in this aspect, for the adoption of the EU budget.
Parliament get a right to participate in appointment of the Commission. It has also the authority to:
- establish temporary committees of inquiry,
- receive petitions from citizens,
- elect the European Ombudsman,
- put oral or written questions to the Commission and to the Council, etc.
Treaty of Lisbon introduce also new rules in the relationship between Parliament and Commission. The Commission, now is responsible to the Parliament, which may vote on a motion of censure entailing the resignation of the Commission as a body.
Despite of everything, for me the most important achievement of Lisbon Treaty is the increasing the role and position of the National Parliaments.
Best regards!
Agreed-in theory at least. I just wonder how things will be with the BREXIT negotiations/deal. That might give us a clue as to whether the Parliament really did gain
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