Revision:Edexcel A2 Politics - European Issues - Supranationalism
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Supranationalism & Intergovernmentalism
Supranationalism - ''above national governments'', interest of EU community - seen as erosion/pooling of sovereignty. QMV, single market, CAP, Central Bank ... see all
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Revision:Edexcel A2 Politics - European Issues - Supranationalism
Supranationalism & Intergovernmentalism
Supranationalism - ''above national governments'', interest of EU community - seen as erosion/pooling of sovereignty. QMV, single market, CAP, Central Bank and ECJ
Intergovernmentalism - ''between governments'', acting in national interest. Security, defence, The Council. Unanimous decision making.
Contrasting principles, reflected in different organisations, decision making process and decisions taken in the EU.
European Commission
Supranational. Executive arm (implements Parliaments decision) manages budget
Right of Initiative (propose laws) presents to Parliament and clarifies/justifies
Represents EU on national stage (speak with one...