IEEE European Public Policy Webinar: An Overview of Policy Making in the European Union

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1 IEEE European Public Policy Webinar: An Overview of Policy Making in the European Union Wednesday, 24 January :00 17:30 CET The material contained in this presentation may reflect the opinions of its authors and not necessarily IEEE.

2 1 EU Institutions and Decision Making

3 Institutions of the European Union 2

4 3 What is Europe?

5 European Union (EU) or European Onion? Court of Justice of the EU European Central Bank European Court of Auditors European Commission European Parliament European Council of Ministers European Council 4

6 5 Inside the Union

7 6 The EU in figures

8 7 The card holders

9 8 European Commission

10 President of the European Commission Name: Jean Claude Juncker Nationality: Luxembourg Political group: EPP (centre right) Quote: The Commission which I lead has pursued a clear policy: we need less interference from Brussels when it comes to the things that Member States can deal with better on their own. That is why we no longer regulate oil cans or showerheads, but concentrate instead on what we can do better together rather than alone such as tackling the refugee crisis or securing our external borders. Only in that way can we make people feel that Europe makes a tangible difference. 9

11 The role of the European Commission Executive body of the European Union Submits proposals for new legislation to European Parliament and EU Council of Ministers Implements policies Administers the budget Ensures compliance with European law, as guardian of the treaties Negotiates International Agreements Has exclusive competence over certains policies, e.g Competition 10 The material contained in this presentation may reflect the opinions of its authors and not necessarily IEEE.

12 11 European Commission s modus operandi

13 12 Commission legislating less

14 13 European Parliament

15 President of the European Parliament Name: Antonio Tajani Nationality: Italy Political group: EPP (centre right) Quote: We need a more democratic Europe. We cannot close ourselves off in the ivory tower in Brussels. 14

16 15 The European Parliament in figures

17 16 European Parliament s composition

18 Non legislative initiatives Written questions to the European Commission Written declarations (now stopped) Plenary debates with adopted motion for resolution (oral questions) Own initiative reports by European Parliament Committees 17

19 18 European Council of Ministers

20 President of the Council of Ministers Name: Boyko Borissov Nationality: Bulgaria Political group: EPP (centre right) Quote: We are aware that there is a lot of work ahead of us. That is why, our efforts will be mainly concentrated in three directions: consensus, competitiveness, and cohesion. 19

21 20 How it works

22 The European Council of Ministers 10 Council of Ministers: General Affairs Foreign Affairs Agriculture and Fisheries Economic and Financial Affairs (including budget) Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry, Research and Space) Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Environment Education, Youth and Culture Justice and Home Affairs (including civil protection) Transport, Telecommunications and Energy 158 Working Groups (permanent and ad hoc WGs) Council Secretariat 21

23 Decision making in the EU The material contained in this presentation may reflect the opinions of its authors and not necessarily IEEE. 22

24 23 Decision making in the EU

25 24 EU decision making: a maze

26 25 Process

27 Influencing the legislative process The material contained in this presentation may reflect the opinions of its authors and not necessarily IEEE. 26

28 27 The importance of getting in early

29 28 Influencing both European Parliament and Council

30 Next steps for the European Union The material contained in this presentation may reflect the opinions of its authors and not necessarily IEEE. 29

31 Opportunities More unity on core and topical policies, e.g. migration, Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and Brexit. Pioneer countries or the EU of two speeds: allowing Member States to progress at different speeds on certain policies: e.g. energy. Reforming institutions to regain public acceptance, e.g. single seat European Parliament. 30

32 Challenges European Union s Member States under pressure with separatist movements, e.g. Catalonia, Corsica, Lombardy. Growing sentiment of euro scepticism. Brexit. 31

33 Questions or Suggestions? Contact Us! Do you have questions or feedback on today s webinar? Would you like to provide suggestions on topics for future webinars? We want to hear from you! Feel free to contact us at eppc@ieee.org. 32 The material contained in this presentation may reflect the opinions of its authors and not necessarily IEEE.

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