The European Parliament this week adopted three resolutions aimed at streamlining the democratic process within the EU's complicated bureaucracy. It wants to get rid of the power of veto, improve rule-of-law mechanisms and hand Brussels broader control over national policymaking. But it's still a long way off before the measures will be accepted by EU member states – especially Poland and Hungary, who dislike too much interference from Brussels.
The parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging the EU Council to “urgently” amend European Treaties. The aim: get rid of the paralysing requirement of bloc unanimity on certain decisions, including sanctions. A total of 355 MEPs voted in favour, while 154 were opposed.
