3 thoughts on “A Civil Rights Breakthrough In Europe”
From the article:
Let me guess: unelected officials in Brussels and the judges they appoint.
In the EU decisions are made by elected parliamentarians and the Council, which draws its memership from the executive branches of the member states, somewhat similar to the US before the 17th Amendment.
A huge difference is that law and budget don’t necessarily originate in the elected parliament.
True, but it is decided by the Council. Also bear in mind that the EU has no power of taxation. Individual member states have to pay their “dues”.
From the article:
Let me guess: unelected officials in Brussels and the judges they appoint.
In the EU decisions are made by elected parliamentarians and the Council, which draws its memership from the executive branches of the member states, somewhat similar to the US before the 17th Amendment.
A huge difference is that law and budget don’t necessarily originate in the elected parliament.
True, but it is decided by the Council. Also bear in mind that the EU has no power of taxation. Individual member states have to pay their “dues”.