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That’s an odd example, since she wasn’t even up for election, she was “nominated”. At least two German political parties complained about backroom deals and an
by blub 4y ago
That’s an odd example, since she wasn’t even up for election, she was “nominated”. At least two German political parties complained about backroom deals and an undemocratic process.
- Isinlor 4y agoShe was proposed by EU Council and then elected by the parliament exactly as specified by the treaty: > Taking into account the elections to the European Parliament and after having held the appropriate consultations, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall propose to the European Parliament a candidate for President of the Commission. This candidate shall be elected by the European Parliament by a majority of its component members. If he does not obtain the required majority, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall within one month propose a new candidate who shall be elected by the European Parliament following the same procedure. Article 17(7) Treaty on European Union (TEU) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:12008M017&from=ro https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CEL... To be honest, I don't even know what is the legal basis of the whole lead candidate idea. Do you know?