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by ZenoArrow 3652 days ago
> "The parliament has power of censure over the EC so in theory the EC could be made to listen."

Could you explain further what you mean by this? I'm not familiar with the term 'power of censure'.

> "I look forward to the shining lights of the Brexit camp taking on these democratic deficits with the same enthusiasm in the future."

I don't care about what the 'shining lights' do, I know I'd gladly do so. First step in my opinion would be to renew the push towards proportional representation (and not the Alternative Vote cop out we were asked about before).

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B. Motion of censure There has been provision for a motion of censure against the Commission (under what is now Article 234 TFEU) ever since the Treaty of Rome. Such a motion requires a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of Parliament’s component members. If it is passed, the Commission must resign as a body
Thank you. You've given me some hope that the EU can be reformed from the inside. I'll still be voting to leave, but at least I'll know where to direct my attention if we stay in.