It does not mean much but the political color of the European Parliament will influence the future European Commission. Indeed, the Commission is designated by the States of the European Union for a five years mandate after the election of the new parliament. The choice of the European Council (Heads of State and Government of the Union) must be approved by the European Parliament.
Five years ago, the European Parliament had published on its website the hearings of the Commissioners. We can now read the commitments of each of them by consulting or listening to their responses (this is here). If the Lisbon Treaty is finally adopted by all member countries, the President of the European Commission will be elected by Parliament on the proposal of the European Council. This further legitimize the decisions of a commission that is accountable to the MEPs. Even if a censure motion must receive a majority of 2/3 is an important step towards greater democratic legitimacy of decisions of the European Commission.
Therefore, behind the scenes of European politics, we can follow through the blog of the French journalist Jean Quatremer, it activates many around the candidacy of José Manuel Barroso for re-election. It has also responded to questions from the French Internet, during a video chat site hosted by a French website, the newspaper Metro and the video sharing site Dailymotion.
Citizens' initiatives have emerged during the campaign, claiming that the election of the President no longer states but only political parties, as the website "Who is your Candidate?", and even request, petitions in support, the departure of President Barroso ( "Anyone But Barroso" or "For a new EU Commission").
Therefore, behind the scenes of European politics, we can follow through the blog of the French journalist Jean Quatremer, it activates many around the candidacy of José Manuel Barroso for re-election. It has also responded to questions from the French Internet, during a video chat site hosted by a French website, the newspaper Metro and the video sharing site Dailymotion.
Citizens' initiatives have emerged during the campaign, claiming that the election of the President no longer states but only political parties, as the website "Who is your Candidate?", and even request, petitions in support, the departure of President Barroso ( "Anyone But Barroso" or "For a new EU Commission").
