The spectre of Maastricht II

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At the EC summit in Lisbon in June 1992 the subject of the increasing size of membership is likely to arise as Finland, Austria and Sweden have applied to join and others may apply in future. EC institutions were designed for six and working for 12 is problematic. The main problems if the EC grows to 25 members are the impossibility of unanimity and the six-monthly system of presidency;administration is already time-consuming. Possible solutions are giving more control to the most powerful countries or more power to Brussels. The Commission President could be responsible to the European Parliament, which would have to delegate minor decision-making back to national parliaments.

Powers and duties, European Union. European Parliament

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When the people say no

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Denmark's referendum on the Maastricht treaty resulted in a 'no' vote and if all EC countries held a referendum, it would probably not be supported. In fact, Danish law does not require a referendum and a five-sixths parliamentary majority could endorse it. Preservation of a single structure is a major EC rule but a rethink might be necessary. When Britain assumes the presidency in July 1992 it could suggest two sections for the EC: an area of borderless trade with an eventual single currency and another with complete political union.

Denmark, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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Maastricht debate shelved

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Mr Jacques Delors, former finance minister of France, may not be reappointed as EC president because of the failure to accept the Maastricht treaty. The Lisbon summit in Jun 1992 decides whether to reappoint Mr Delors at the end of his period in office, the end of 1992. A possible candidate could be Hans-Dieter Genscher, former German foreign minister. France, Germany, Denmark and the UK wish to amend the Maastricht treaty. The British Prime Minister, John Major, intends to restore the treaty while Britain holds the EC presidency.

Europe, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, European Union. European Commission, Summit meetings, Delors, Jacques

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