Framework agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission: revision

The European Parliament adopted the resolution drafted by Jo LEINEN (PES, DE) and approved the new framework agreement governing relations between the Parliament and the Commission. (Please see the summary of 10/05/2005.) The new framework agreement covers key questions, such as how the Parliament approves new Commissioners, how the Commission President deals with potential conflicts of interest and ensures greater transparency on expert groups which advise the Commission.

The agreement also includes a commitment for regular meetings between the Parliament’s conference of presidents and the Commission President or Vice-President.

The Commission will give the Parliament a list of members of expert groups which it uses during the preparation of new legislative proposals.