The role of national parliaments in the European Union : The case of Sweden
Part of : Αρχείον οικονομικής ιστορίας ; Vol.IX, No.1-2, 1998, pages 71-117
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The role of the Swedish parliament (the Riksdad) in handling EU matters is analyzed. Four structures are described: the Standing Committees, the Advisory Committee on European Affairs, the Chamber and the Parliamentary Parties. For each of the four structures the ability of the Riksdag to gain influence in the EU is discussed. Moreover, their importance for facilitating openness in the public debate on the EU through improved transporency is elaborated on. The Advisory Committee on European Affairs deliberates with the government each week, before the meetings in the Council of Ministers. The Committee fulfills an important function in regard to influence and openess. The most active political parties in EU-matters are the most EU negative parties.
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