At the end of this week we will know the result of the German General Election. Angela Merkel seems to be a certain favourite to retain her post as Chancellor.
However, there has been an undercurrent in Germany against the blind German support of the EURO ! Greece, Cyprus and now Italy, if not other countries, are lining up for more "financial aid".
Will Germany in this context, still be prepared to support more aid if other EUROZONE countries become hesitant to shoulder their share of the burden ? The answer to this question will become clearer in the coming weeks.
The next elections for the EU parliament are scheduled to take place 22/25 May 2014 when about 751 MEPs will be elected. This will also bring to an end the "appointment" of Manual Barroso, the President of the European Commission.
The new candidate for President will be proposed by the EU Council and will then be elected by the European Parliament. Thanks to the Lisbon Treaty, this introduces just a tiny little bit more democracy in its functioning ...
Real democracy for EU electors will only come if and when:
- MEPs are elected at the same time as local MPs, when a country calls for a General Election ! Only then will the EU Parliament really feel the wind of change on a current basis !
- Ultimately, MEPs in the EU parliament choose their own candidate for the post of President of the European Commission ! .
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