Ken on May 18th, 2006Why didnt they tell the Truth in 1972-5
the community is a source of law. This is the spark of fire which bring life and dynamism to what would otherwise be just another association of states. The Commission, with its largely exclusive right of initiation, has a central role to play here. It is the motor of Europe’s law-making engine.”
Ken on May 14th, 2006Why Murphy`s law is a threat to democracy
Sir – According to Cabinet Office Minister Jim Murphy the government has “tabled amendments that put beyond doubt that [the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill] will deliver a better regulation agenda and nothing else.” [...]
Ken on May 13th, 2006A Total Lack of Mandate
I raised the question of Solana’s status in a written question to the Council last October.
They are supposed to reply within six weeks to all questions, but we MEPs have no sanctions available if they don’t.
As you can see from the attached file, the answer was answered in April and finally reached me on 1 May. [...]
Ken on May 12th, 2006EU Embassy
The EU’s External Action Services/Embassies/Consulates/High Commission/Missions.
In a declaration attached to the Treaty, the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) stated that “as soon as the Treaty ESTABLISHING a CONSTITUTION for Europe (meaning the Union) was signed, the Secretary General of the Council or High Representative for the CFSP, the Commission [...]
Ken on May 12th, 2006A Bold Initiative
After its period of deep reflection, the European Commission has come up with a “Citizen’s Agenda”:
Basically it seems to be more of the same, but with improved PR.
However there’s one strikingly bold initiative: “It will explore the possibility of developing an “entitlement” card which would enable every European citizen to be [...]
