Brussels, 21/12/2010 (Agence Europe) - In 2011 a new mechanism for implementing EU legislation, as introduced in the framework of the Lisbon Treaty, will replace the old so-called “comitology” procedure (committees made up of representatives from member states). The new mechanism consists of two procedures (advisory and examination procedures) applicable when the European Parliament and the Council grant the Commission implementing powers.
After nine months of negotiations, the European...