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The Legislative Powers and Impact of the European Parliament

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: This article investigates the impact of the legislative powers of the European Parliament (EP), particularly the co‐decision procedure. After explaining the development of the legislative procedures, the article analyses the extent to which the different procedures have been used since their creation. It then considers how growing legislative power has affected the EP's internal development, how far the EP has been able to influence EU legislation, and whether EP involvement in legislation has enhanced or impeded the efficiency of the EU legislative process. The article concludes by considering possible areas for further reform of the EP's role in the EU's legislative system.

Source: JCMS Journal of Common Market Studies

DOI: 10.1111/1468-5965.00420

Author: Andreas Maurer

Institutions: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, German Institute for International and Security Affairs, Universität Innsbruck

Language: English

Topic: European Union Policy and Governance

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2083236642

FWCI: 28.1

Cites: 19

Cited by: 97

Related to: 10