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2014 Institutional changes. Ursula Pachl / Johannes Kleis General Assembly Brussels 14-15 November 2013. I) Europeanisation of the 2014 elections. Some facts and figures: 8 th direct EP elections. Election Day : between 22 and 25 May 2014. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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2014 Institutional
changes
Ursula Pachl / Johannes Kleis
General Assembly
Brussels
14-15 November 2013
I) Europeanisation of the 2014 elections.
Some facts and figures:
•8th direct EP elections.
•Election Day: between 22 and 25 May 2014.
•Moved from June to May due to election of new Commission President.
• The precise day of elections is set by MS - in some cases, this has yet to be done formally for 2014.
• The official election result: after poll closes in last MS on Sunday 25 May 2014.
(Source of the infograph: European Parliament)
Main innovation - Lisbon Treaty:
• the EP elects the EC President. • On the basis of a proposal from the European Council.
• Taking into account the elections to the EP (Article 17(7) TEU).
This will apply for the first time for the 2014 elections.
This means:
•Winning party’s candidate will be put forward by the European Council.
•EP elects this candidate by a majority of MEPs.
•BUT: the reality may look different: coalitions ? / compromise candidates etc.
March 2013 Commission recommendation:
• European political parties should make known their candidate for the Commission presidency.
• National parties should make known their affiliation to European political parties.
• Election broadcasts should feature the candidate that party is backing for the Commission presidency.
New European Parliament 2014-2019
Number of MEPs
•Current EP: 766 MEPs (754 + 12 for Croatia which joined in 2013).
•After the 2014 elections: reduced to 751 MEPs (Article 14(2) TEU).
First plenary will take place in the first week of July 2014
Composition of the new EP
•“Anti-European” parties expected to gain 50 – 150 MEPs.
•High turn-over rate of MEPs expected: only 1/3 MEPS likely to stay.
II) European Commission
• 28 new Commissioners and their cabinets.
• President of the Commission will be nominated by the Council, then elected by EP
• Re-structuring of General Directorates?
• How will consumer protection policy and - law be structured ? ( now split between DG SANCO and DG JUST)
Institutional timeline in 2014 source of infograph: Burson Marsteller
Key points in timeline 2014
22-25 May: European Parliament elections
XX June: new MEPS meet
26-27 June: European Council nominates Commission President
01-03 July: First Plenary Session
14-17 July: Plenary session -> election of Commission President
August: Commission President selects team with national leaders
22 September to 01 October: EP hearings of Commissioners designate
20-23 October: EP Plenary session – approval of new European Commission
01 November: European Commisison takes office
01 December: New President of the European Council takes office
Election manifesto: Timeline
• December 2012: Communications expert meeting• January 2013: Application EC grant•May 2013: Decision EC & discussion executive on
approach• July/August 2013: Member survey key issues• September 2013: Executive meeting & discussion
approach• October 2013: Information to executive about topics &
structure
Election manifesto: Structure
1. Consumer policy in Europe – setting the scene– Short analysis past 5 years– BEUC Vision: Single Market = partial reality
2. Consumer priorities for EP legislature– 4 priorities with focus on flagship campaigns– Financial services: Deliver products & services consumers really need– Consumer rights: Consumers deserve durable goods– Digital rights: Online discrimination– Food: Trust your meat
3. TTIP– Our yardstick, Transparency, Investor-State
4. Sustainability5. Where should the consumer stand in 2019
04/22/23 14
Election manifesto: Actions
• Text to members => begin December• Publication by BEUC =>
March• Presentation to key MEP
=> March – May• EP election debate =>
before or after elections• Bug push to new MEPS =>
July
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