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  • Now that you mention that, I seem to recall something similar does already exist in the EU Parliament. Blue Cards, which I think every MEP has a few of.

    From the first article (which I admit I just skimmed the top of it):

    And to spice things up further, the group is also planning to “hijack” next week’s debate by attending as a group and using the so-called Blue Cards system on each other to allow them to start an impromptu Q&A with the speaker, according to Boeselager, who coordinates the group.

    Could be interesting to see how that turns out.









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    The current system DOES allow it

    Technically true, not in practice. On almost half of the provinces (those with less than 4 seats)* you risk your vote going to waste if you don’t vote for one of the big two parties.

    it’s not a system like the American one, what does not allow it’s the will of the voters

    It’s the same issue, but worse in their case. The American system also allows it if only the voters massively voted for some third party.

    those on the right do not like a center party.

    Do they?

    * In fact, you could even include those with 5 seats, which would put it over the 50% of provinces and 30% of seats.



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    5 months ago

    There isn’t a binary «veto»/«simple majority». Supermajorities exist, and the Council already has rules like double-majorities to preserver a smaller country’s voice. Vetoes only work for small groups, and cause gridlock in all other cases.

    Ireland, for instance is constitutionally neutral

    That’s why article 42 is worded that way. Ireland (and Austria) not being able to contribute directly doesn’t mean that the 25 other countries can’t act.

















  • Doesn’t look like more direct.

    EP parties usually have a candidate for the Commission that they show during election, so voters know who they will support. On the other hand, the European Council members are usually chosen from internal politics and issues, and at different times.

    Last time a union had president, it was quickly dissolved before first term ended.

    That’s just a name though. The election would stay the same, even if it were called «First Janitor».

    I don’t think having one person on position like this is good for union.

    The position is the same.