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Dreamer128 · 12-31-2004, 09:01 AM

Heh.. I doubt even Manuel Barroso himself knows all the ins and outs of the European Union.

It's a rather complicated organisation, although that will be somewhat lessened when (more like: if) the European Constitution is ratified. Back on topic: I don't think the European Parliament has to approve rulings made by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, which is a national institution. It's more likely that the SEPA (as any national agency) has to interpret European rules rather then the other way around. (See: article 1-5-1 of the European Constitution) Most commonly, decisions are made like this: The European Commission agrees on a set of rules, these are ratified by the European Parliament and/or The Counsil of Ministers (not to be confused with the Counsil of Europe or the European Counsil). After being passed, it's up to the memberstates to implement the laws. If there is any doubt concerning certain details (as there is here), it is up the European Court of Justice to interpret the new law. Most people don't know this, but the vast majority of new laws implented comes from the EU. This works out quite well for the people on top. If EU-decisions turn out right, the credit goes to the national politicians. If something like this happens (*points to the top of the thread)*).. well, the EU makes an excellent scapegoat, since it doesn't really defend itself.

[ 12-31-2004, 09:09 AM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

12-31-2004, 09:01 AM	#16
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Heh.. I doubt even Manuel Barroso himself knows all the ins and outs of the European Union. It's a rather complicated organisation, although that will be somewhat lessened when (more like: if) the European Constitution is ratified. Back on topic: I don't think the European Parliament has to approve rulings made by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, which is a national institution. It's more likely that the SEPA (as any national agency) has to interpret European rules rather then the other way around. (See: article 1-5-1 of the European Constitution) Most commonly, decisions are made like this: The European Commission agrees on a set of rules, these are ratified by the European Parliament and/or The Counsil of Ministers (not to be confused with the Counsil of Europe or the European Counsil). After being passed, it's up to the memberstates to implement the laws. If there is any doubt concerning certain details (as there is here), it is up the European Court of Justice to interpret the new law. Most people don't know this, but the vast majority of new laws implented comes from the EU. This works out quite well for the people on top. If EU-decisions turn out right, the credit goes to the national politicians. If something like this happens (points to the top of the thread)).. well, the EU makes an excellent scapegoat, since it doesn't really defend itself. [ 12-31-2004, 09:09 AM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]