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Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission| Legal instrument | Interinstitutional agreement (IIA) |
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| CELEX number i | 32010Q1120(01) |
| Document | 20-10-2010; Date of signature |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 20-11-2010; OJ L 304, 20.11.2010,Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 08 Volume 004 |
| Signature | 20-10-2010; Strasbourg |
| Effect | 20-10-2010; Entry into force Date of signing |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
20.11.2010 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 304/47 |
Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION (hereinafter referred to as ‘the two Institutions’),
having regard to the Treaty on European Union (TEU), the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), in particular Article 295 thereof, and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Treaties’),
having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreements and texts governing relations between the two Institutions,
having regard to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure (1), and in particular Rules 105, 106 and 127 thereof and Annexes VIII and XIV thereto,
having regard to the political guidelines issued, and the relevant statements made, by the President-elect of the Commission on 15 September 2009 and 9 February 2010 and the statements made by each of the candidate Members of the Commission in the course of their hearings by parliamentary committees,
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whereas the Lisbon Treaty strengthens the democratic legitimacy of the Union’s decision-making process, |
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whereas the two Institutions attach the utmost importance to the effective transposition and implementation of Union law, |
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whereas this Framework Agreement does not affect the powers and prerogatives of Parliament, the Commission or any other institution or organ of the Union but seeks to ensure that those powers and prerogatives are exercised as effectively and transparently as possible, |
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whereas this Framework Agreement should be interpreted in conformity with the institutional framework as organised by the Treaties, |
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whereas the Commission will take due account of the respective roles conferred by the Treaties on Parliament and the Council, in particular with reference to the basic principle of equal treatment laid down under point 9, |
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whereas it is appropriate to update the Framework Agreement concluded in May 2005 (2) and to replace it by the following text, |
AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
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I.SCOPE
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To better reflect the new ‘special partnership’ between Parliament and the Commission, the two Institutions agree on the following measures to strengthen the political responsibility and legitimacy of the Commission, extend constructive dialogue, improve the flow of information between the two Institutions and improve cooperation on procedures and planning. They also agree on specific provisions:
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II. POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY
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After being nominated by the European Council, the President-designate of the Commission will submit to Parliament political guidelines for his/her term of office in order to enable an informed exchange of views to take place with Parliament before its election vote. |
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In conformity with Rule 106 of its Rules of Procedure, Parliament shall communicate with the President-elect of the Commission in good time before the opening of the procedures relating to giving its consent to the new Commission. Parliament shall take into account the remarks expressed by the President-elect. The designated Members of the Commission shall ensure full disclosure of all relevant information, in conformity with the obligation of independence laid down in Article... |
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