What will the Lisbon Treaty change for the EP?
1,078 views · Published 30 November 2009 · 2:30 · Indexed 26 October 2026
Channel: European Parliament · 2009 · News & Politics
The EP stands to gain the most from the Lisbon Treaty. Not only will the number of MEPs increase, but also their powers to decide together with the Council on matters such as agriculture, justice and home affairs, and the budget. The EP's political control of the Commission will also be strengthened.
