Debates about supranational versus intergovernmental approaches. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Supranational approach definition
Supranational approach definition
Decision-making transferred to institution above nation-states
No. of European Commission commissioners
No. of European Commission commissioners
28
European Commission's legislative power
European Commission's legislative power
Exclusive power to propose legislation
Who Commission commissioners represent
Who Commission commissioners represent
EU as a whole, not their home countries
Supranational approach main concern
Supranational approach main concern
Loss of national sovereignty
Intergovernmental approach definition
Intergovernmental approach definition
States retain control, cooperate without ceding sovereignty
Council of Ministers composition
Council of Ministers composition
Ministers from 28 member states
Council decisions on sensitive issues
Council decisions on sensitive issues
Made through unanimous agreement
Qualified Majority Voting (QMV) meaning
Qualified Majority Voting (QMV) meaning
Decisions made even if some states oppose, with set majority
Council of Ministers presidency since 2009
Council of Ministers presidency since 2009
Permanent chair
Intergovernmental approach criticism
Intergovernmental approach criticism
Can lead to inefficiency and deadlock
EU governance model type
EU governance model type
Hybrid - combines supranational & intergovernmental elements
Supranational vs intergovernmental debate focus
Supranational vs intergovernmental debate focus
Balance between efficiency and sovereignty