What is EP plenary?
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What is EP plenary?
Related Content. A session of the European Parliament (EP) that is attended by all Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). MEPs sit in the plenary chamber in their European political party groupings. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached members.
What is the ordinary legislative procedure?
The ordinary legislative procedure is the standard procedure for all decision-making in the European Union, unless the treaties state otherwise. In such cases one of the extraordinary decision-making procedures is used. As a result, most policy areas use the ordinary legislative procedure.
How many members of Parliament does the EU currently have?
With effect from the elections held in May 2014 the number had risen to 751. This has been reduced to 705 members after the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in January 2020, with each member state now having at least six and at most 96 MEPs.
Why ordinary legislative procedure is important?
Under the ordinary legislative procedure the Parliament, has the same rights and the same decision making authority as the Council and is therefore able to exercise the greatest amount of legislative power under this procedure.
Where is Sean Kelly MEP from?
Seán Kelly (Irish politician)
| Seán Kelly MEP | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 April 1952 Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Political party | Irish: Fine Gael EU: European People’s Party |
| Spouse(s) | Juliette Kelly (m. 1987) |
| Children | 4 |
What is step 8 of the legislative process?
Step 8: The bill goes to the president After both the House and Senate have approved a bill in identical form, the bill is sent to the President. If the President approves of the legislation, it is signed and becomes law.
Who takes the decision under the ordinary legislative procedure?
The Parliament
The Parliament approves the joint text by a simple majority of votes cast. The Council approves the joint text by qualified majority. Deadline: Both the Parliament and the Council must act within 6 weeks, starting from the date on which the joint text was approved.
