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The European Parliamentary Elections 2009 | 41 comments (41 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)
Re: The European Parliamentary Elections 2009 (4.00 / 2)
The main funding institutions of the EU (Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee fund), The Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, and the Regional Development Fund) do have quite an impact on ordinary lives, as do the Committee of the Regions, the EU Investment Bank and the Advisory Agencies - what they do is not sexy - or soundbiteable.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Fri Jan 16th, 2009 at 10:13:30 AM EST
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Agreed, and few of them are controlled by the Parliament

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Fri Jan 16th, 2009 at 10:17:31 AM EST
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Although not according to my description above of the responsibilities of the Parliament.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Fri Jan 16th, 2009 at 10:21:45 AM EST
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They may have some oversight, but AFAIK they were all negotiated/initiated at Council/Commission level

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Fri Jan 16th, 2009 at 10:44:59 AM EST
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The European Parliamentary Elections 2009 | 41 comments (41 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
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