Democracy-deficits Caused by Democratizing Legislation in the European Union

Abstract

Since the late 1970s, the European Parliament has the most developing competence among the European institution. This in part stems from the Treaty of Lisbon, in which the rules concerning the nomination of the European Commission were altered. Due to the new and ambiguous interpretational frameworks, a great opportunity was given to the European Parliament to enlarge its power. However, the ideal interpretation based on all the relevant legal factors does not result in drastic changes; therefore the realized nomination system in general is appropriate. Only a few amendments are required in the near future, because the uncertain contents can easily result in an overturn at the inter-institutional balance and also can place the European Parliament in a legally unconfirmed position.