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Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight of the EU Commission

Summary

A report on strengthening the European Parliament's ability to oversee and control the European Commission.
10 12.02.2019
Other
government
constitution
european union
administrative law
constitutional court
public administration
simplification of legislation
public finance and budget policy

Key points

  • The report emphasizes that parliamentary oversight is a fundamental requirement for the democratic legitimacy of the European Union.
  • The European Parliament holds the power to elect the Commission President and must give consent to the full College of Commissioners.
  • The Parliament has the right to set up committees of inquiry to investigate potential mismanagement or violations of Union law.
  • The budgetary discharge procedure serves as a powerful tool for the Parliament to assess the financial management and performance of the Commission.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the implementation of the Treaty provisions on Parliament’s power of political control over the Commission Implementation of the Treaty provisions on Parliament’s power of political control over the Commission
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