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Relations between the Council and the Parliament. Guy Milton Council of the EU. Budapest, February 10 & 11, 20 10. Responsibilities of the Presidency. extensive important evolving. Responsibilities of the Presidency. Plenary sessions EP Committees
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Relations between the Council and the Parliament Guy Milton Council of the EU Budapest, February 10 & 11, 2010
Responsibilities of the Presidency • extensive • important • evolving
Responsibilities of the Presidency • Plenary sessions • EP Committees • Delegations and Joint Parliamentary Committees • Council bodies • Legislative procedures • Co-decision • Budget
Plenary sessions • Why ? • to give statements • to participate in debates • to respond to oral questions with debate • to participate in question time
Plenary sessions • When ? • Strasbourg plenaries (Tuesday/Wednesday) • Brussels mini plenaries • Agenda ? • Role of Conference of Presidents
Plenary sessions • Who ? • one minister acts as contact point • others may participate in specific debates • Support ? • experts needed • briefing provided by GSC
Plenary sessions • Beginning and ending the Presidency
EP Committees • Presentation of Presidency agenda • Presentation of Presidency achievements • Possible appearances during Presidency
EP Delegations and Joint Parliamentary Committees • Fewer obligations - effects of Lisbon Treaty • ACP–EU parliamentary Assembly – second half of year
Council Bodies • General Affairs Group • Written EP questions • Information to COREPER and Council
Legislative Procedures • Reduction in number • Consultation of EP: Council Secretariat • International Agreements
Co-decision • Considerably extended by Lisbon Treaty • Significant investment of time • Role of Council Secretariat
Budget • New procedure (Conciliation) • 12 month role of Presidency • Role of Council Secretariat