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The evolving powers of the European Ϸվ

Hĺbková analýza 13-09-2024

Ϸվ has come a long way since its inception in 1951. Initially a consultative body composed of delegations of national parliaments, it has become a directly elected institution, has obtained budgetary and legislative powers, and now exercises influence over most aspects of EU affairs. Together with representatives of national governments, who sit in the Council, Ϸվ co-decides on European legislation, in what could be seen as a bicameral legislature at EU level. This publication presents Ϸվ's powers, including the most recent changes following the reform of Ϸվ's Rules of Procedure in April 2024.