Talking-shop become hyper-market. (European Parliament)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: February 1, 1992 | Copyright information

The treaty of Maastricht gave the European Parliament much more power than most expected the body would have. Questions remain as to whether it can use its power sensibly and efficiently. Decisions already made have angered individual governments, especially France and Luxembourg.

ON PAPER the Treaty of Maastricht gave the European Parliament a lot more power than was widely realised at the time. On the assumption that all 12 members of the EC ratify the trea onschedule the parliament will get its new responsibilities in January 1993. For a body with stronger lungs than teeth, these ...

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