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Oscar Hidalgo-Redondo
In addition to representatives
there are delegations
5-6 experts
2 or more ministries involved
but just one position
presence of regional representatives
informal bargaining
but vital for EU legislation
the decision made by the representative is binding
for the
country
even if there are differences of opinion between
members of the government
Voting method varies according the issue voted
treaties and legislation establish the voting methods
does
International agreements
asks the EU Commission to negotiate
decides on signature and ratifies
after EP agrees and member states ratify
Finance control
adoption of the budget (with the EP)
No decision can be done without the consent of the Council
Below the Council of the European Union are two types of supporting
entities
Working groups and Committees
Committees of Permanent Representatives (COREPER)
Working groups are set up for countries to discuss different aspects of
European Integration initiatives
preliminary meetings that explore potential agreements
discussions about policies and implementations
once the agreements could be possible topic will be taken to
COREPER
COREPER (divided into two, I and II)
COREPER II: Ecofin, Foreign Aff., Gen. Aff. And Justice and Home aff.
Antici group
COREPER I: the rest
Mertens group
meetings of permanent representatives to the EU
preparation of decision in the Council meetings
weekly meetings