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Strengthening the European Parliament's Right of Inquiry

Summary

A resolution expressing disagreement with the Council and Commission regarding negotiations on a regulation that would grant the European Parliament stronger powers for its committees of inquiry.
10 18.04.2019
Other
european union
administrative law
constitutional court
public administration
parliamentary rules of procedure

Key points

  • The European Parliament seeks to strengthen its ability to hold the executive accountable through committees of inquiry with real powers to call witnesses and obtain documents.
  • The current legislative procedure for this regulation does not legally oblige the Council and Commission to negotiate, only to provide or withhold consent.
  • There has been a significant deadlock in negotiations between the three main EU institutions for more than four years.
  • The Parliament suggests exploring legal action before the Court of Justice regarding the principle of mutual sincere cooperation.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the negotiations with the Council and Commission on the legislative proposal for a regulation on the European Parliament’s right of inquiry Negotiations with Council and Commission on European Parliament's right of inquiry: legislative proposal
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