The European Commission One of the original European institutions is the Commission. Though it was one of the originals, the institution has tremendously changed from what it used to be when the European integration first began. The Commission is a supranational body responsible for legislation proposals and policy implementation. It continues to work toward a more democratic European Union every day with the new legislations and laws that it passes. In this paper I will establish why I believe
Abstract: The Corruption Scandal of the European Commission and its possible effects on the institutional balance and the question of legitimacy I. Defining Corruption The first chapter is an attempt to define corruption. It is important to divide overlapping and complicated terms such as corruption, scandal and fraud. Corruption is defined as an illegal transaction, where both actors benefit from their special position in the market or the government. Scandal is the public reaction to allegations
leading manufacturer of airplane engines and Honeywell is a leading producer of avionic systems (such as engine starters). It was a stand out merger as it was the first time a merger between two US companies had been solely derailed by the European anti-trust Commission (EC), after having been cleared by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). The EC’s rational to block the merger was based on two main arguments that point toward dominance and an “incompatibility with the common market”. There was an incentive
baby-sitting work in the neighborhood to the construction of entire buildings with professionally organized network of undeclared workers. In this paper was used desk research. The case of undeclared work was analyzed using data obtained from the European Survey called “Eurobarometer” and other literature, which has led us to the following conclusions. Many studies have shown that undeclared work is associated with horrible working conditions, fewer opportunities of promotion and insufficient social
ethical issues and ideas that should be followed in the field in order to keep research safe and valid. In an article titled “The Ethical Implications of Gene Therapy” the group of advisers on Ethical Implications of Biotechnology of the European commission states issues and rules that should be abided by, along with beliefs on the direction of biotechnology. At its present stage, biotechnology focuses on serious diseases which are incurable at the moment, however through this research treatment
resist the influence of the corporations. Mergers also lead to a decrease in competition in a market, this means higher prices and less choises for consumers. The European Union is trying to prevent that companies become too powerfull and that is why firms who seek to raise their profits through merger, must attain European commissions (EC) approval. In this paper I will focus on the Volvo/Scania merger case. Firstly I will explain what is merger, the benefits of firms to conduct merger and the
issues and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) – represents the most important, yet hardest part of the negotiations. As European Commissioner for Trade De Gucht commented in February 2014, it is “difficult technically and difficult politically,” and it is within this area of regulatory disputes and NTBs that sustainable development exists. Sustainable development is a broad term, but the European Council succinctly defined it within the presidential conclusions at Gothenburg, Sweden in June 2001: “to mee
chronic illnesses and social commitment, Betapharm has a strategic advantage. In July 2001 the European Commission decided to launch a consultation paper on corporate social responsibility "to promote European framework for corporate social responsibility" of the title. This article aims at launching a campaign about how the European Union could promote corporate social responsibility, the debate at European and international level. Further, this paper aims to promote corporate social responsibility
first Fairtrade labelled product was coffee from Mexico, which was sold in Dutch supermarket in 1988. During the late 1980s and the early 1990s, the idea of Fairtrade had been spread, and FLO was established in 1997 in Germany. Except Russia, East European countries, Saudi Arabia, some countries in the Middle East and Greenland, almost all the countries in the world participate in FLO as a licensee or Fairtrade producer. FLO has approximately 20 years history, and it has networks almost all over the
story itself is an adaptation of sorts. Even though I already knew that Conrad had taken a trip similar to one Marlow takes, I had not been aware of the 'departures of adaptation' that were made to the story. In 1890 Conrad was given a captain's commission of a steamboat on the Congo, due to the influence of a female relative. He traveled down the coast and up the river, and hiked 200 miles overland to reach his boat, which was sunk. But from that point on the story is a departure. Conrad, rather
When considering the relationship between the three bodies of the EU system of governance*, it is necessary to examine the image that the EU seeks to construe to the wider European community and to the rest of the world. It is one of unity, ‘cohesion and solidarity’, which is founded on human rights and the rule of law. However, discord is implied in the balance of institutional power which is ensured within the tricameral system. Curtin (), with regards to the subject, claims that ‘the picture
The EU on the environmental path Introduction The European Union (EU) is a local political and economic union between 28 member-states. However, apart from its domestic political significance it is also considered as an important international actor, which participates in the ongoing debates concerned with number of issues. These issues go beyond traditional security and economic threats along with questions posed to the members of such international organizations as the United Nations (UN). Thus
The European Union (EU) is fundamentally democratic and is evident through its institutions, however, the current democratic electoral structure is of great concern. The EU is a new type of political system, often referred to as a sui generis, implying its uniqueness as there exists and a non comparable political body. The EU can neither regarded as a ‘state’ nor as an ‘international institution’ as it combines supranational as well as intergovernmental characteristics (Hix, 1999, p7). In this regard
At present, there are approximately 3,000 different interest groups that are formally recognized by the European Union (Kirchner 2011). These interest groups represent a variety of interests and vary in the amount of influence that they actually have on the policy making process. These groups represent the interest of multiple sectors of both social and economic life within the European Union. Interests range from AGRICULTURE to BIG BUSINESS to HUMANITARIAN AID. In a truly pluralist nature, these
the possibility to restrict the rights enshrinded in the Charter if the conditions are fulfilled. The last but not the least important provision is article 52(3) of the Charter which gives the rights in the Charter the same meaning and scope with European Convention on Human Rights
The President Commission on Excellence in Special Education (PCESE) The government’s primarily goal is to close the achievement gap between special education students and general education students. In October of 2001, before the No Child Left Behind was put into action, President Bush appointed a commission called The Presidents Commission on Excellence in Special Education (PCESE). The purpose of this commission was to bring together 100 experts to evaluate the special education system. In conclusion
Understanding the Great Commission by the Grace of God and the Help of a Cloud of Witnesses “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18 Clear as a bell, Jesus calls from the pages of scripture to share His love with
Nollan vs. CCC Abstract of: 483 U.S. 825, 97 L. Ed.2d 677 James Patrick Nollan, et ux., Appellant v. California Coastal Commission. Case Definition: The case is Nollan versus the California Coastal Commission. The Nollans were the appellates against a decision made by the California Coastal Commission (CCC). The Nollans had been leasing a property on the California coast with which they had an option to buy. The property lies directly at the foot of the Pacific Ocean and is a prime piece of
000 a day unless you remove them. Or, imagine you would like to add a stone walkway to your garden. You begin to research the procedure and costs, only to learn that a lengthy application will be required, with multiple hearings before a state commission. You find yourself embroiled in a Kafkaesque legal battle costing tens of thousands of dollars. Finally, after years of struggle the government demands, as a condition for approving your little walkway, that you “donate” a portion of your land to
On 13 December 2007, the European heads of government signed the Lisbon Treaty, which was designed to make the European Union (EU) “more democratic , more transparent and more efficient” (BBC) after twelve new members have been added in 2004 and 2007. Before the treaty could enter into force, it had to be ratified by all EU members. This essay will summarize the Lisbon Treaty and the governmental and democratic consequences it will have on the EU decision making. It intends to state that Europe