Back Quote by Frans Timmermans
“The Treaty of Lisbon gave the European parliament a stronger role as co-legislator and the European Council its own president. Furthermore, the treaty introduced checks on subsidiarity - the concept that decisions should be taken as close as possible to the citizens - in an effort to cut back on unnecessary rules and regulations.”
About This Quote
Source Official EU Document: Treaty of Lisbon, 2009
The treaty strengthens EU Parliament's co‑legislative role, creates a Council President, and adds subsidiarity checks to reduce bureaucracy.
In simple terms: Lisbon gives Parliament more power and adds checks.
Key Takeaway
Support EU reforms for efficiency.
Themes
governance
EU integration
subsidiarity
Mood
formal
informative
Type
policy
legal
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic study
Key Concepts
political structure
legislative balance
regulatory reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How does subsidiarity improve governance?
- What challenges arise from stronger parliamentary power?
A Different Perspective
May be politically biased; complex legal text.
