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> But was she not elected by EU members of parliment, who were elected by EU citizens? The EU parliament can only "elect" a president nominated by the European
by nwellnhof 4y ago
> But was she not elected by EU members of parliment, who were elected by EU citizens?
The EU parliament can only "elect" a president nominated by the European Council, just like it can only approve laws proposed by the European Commission. It doesn't have the right of initiative, only veto power.
- wronglyprepaid 4y agoThey could veto all laws that don't change this. So to me it as democratic as Democratically elected representatives want it to be. That being said I have to agree it is not ideal if they can only approve or veto.