Who has the right of initiative in EU?
Both the Council of the European Union (Article 241 TFEU) and the European Parliament (Art 225 TFEU) have an indirect right of initiative: they can request the Commission to come forward with a legislative proposal and the Commission needs to justify if it refuses to do so.
What is a European Commission initiative?
The European Commission is responsible for planning, preparing and proposing new European legislation. This is called the ‘right of initiative’. EU laws defend the interests of the Union and its citizens as a whole.
How does the European Citizens initiative work?
The initiative enables one million citizens of the European Union, who are nationals of at least seven member states, to call directly on the European Commission to propose a legal act (notably a Directive or Regulation) in an area where the member states have conferred powers onto the EU level.
What is the purpose of Article 114 TFEU?
Article 114 TFEU confers upon the EU the competence to enact ‘measures for the approximation’ (known also as ‘harmonisation’13) of national rules regarding the establishment and functioning of the internal market.
Who has the right to initiate legislation?
The right of (legislative) initiative is the constitutionally defined power to propose a new law (bill) in a legislature. The right of initiative is usually given to both the government (executive) and individual legislators.
Can EU Parliament propose law?
In a few policy fields, including the conclusion of certain international agreements, the European Parliament has to give its consent to a proposal for legislation before it can be adopted by the Council.
How is EU legislation made?
The Commission submits a legislative proposal to the Parliament and Council. At the first reading Parliament adopts its position. If the Council approves the Parliament’s wording then the act is adopted. If not, it shall adopt its own position and pass it back to Parliament with explanations.
How many EU citizens are there?
447.7 million inhabitants
Size and population The EU covers over 4 million km² and has 447.7 million inhabitants.
Is there such a thing as European citizenship?
You can become a naturalized citizen in Europe if you have worked and lived in an EU country for a minimum of five years (or more depending on the country). The application process for naturalization varies depending on which pathway to citizenship you followed, i.e., work or marriage.