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That quote was factually wrong then is factually wrong today. There are still parliaments in EU countries, they still debate and vote laws. Yeah, some matters
by johnchristopher 4y ago
That quote was factually wrong then is factually wrong today. There are still parliaments in EU countries, they still debate and vote laws.
Yeah, some matters are also discussed at the EU level. That's what happens when different entities make and join a club. They have to collaborate.
Would she have agreed to give Scotland its own currency ? Thought so.
- atmosx 4y ago> There are still parliaments in EU countries, they still debate and vote laws. Greece cannot pass laws through parliament without Brussels approval. Italy, effectively need to stay in-line with the EU's program otherwise the EU aid will stop... so effectively these parliaments vote whatever they're told by Brussels to vote. > Yeah, some matters are also discussed at the EU level. That's what happens when different entities make and join a club. They have to collaborate. I don't see much collaboration happening tbh (energy, immigration, etc.). I could point articles but I think we have a completely different view on how's Europe actually governed right now.
- arlort 4y agoYes, the Greek parliament can't vote to give itself other countries' money without their approval Not sure it could before joining the euro either though
- philwelch 4y agoScotland isn’t an independent country. Neither are EU member states, apparently?
- _Tev 4y agoThe quote is technically wrong only in the "taking powers away from every single Parliament" part, as central banks are usually independent. As far as monetary policy goes, adopting euro is losing independence. That might be a positive thing even just in the context of monetary policy, but that does not really make the quote incorrect.