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However, the Council may itself, after consulting Parliament, decide unanimously to extend the ordinary legislative procedure to cover some aspects of family law with cross-border implications, if no national parliament objects.
However, the Council may itself, after consulting Parliament, decide unanimously to extend the ordinary legislative procedure to cover some aspects of family law with cross-border implications, if no national parliament objects.
(4) The major innovation as regards judicial cooperation in criminal matters is that the ordinary legislative procedure (qualified majority) is to be used for the approximation of laws covering both procedural matters (minimum rules to facilitate mutual recognition of judgments and judicial decisions, etc.) and substantive criminal law, with minimum rules concerning the definition of some serious crimes with cross-border dimensions listed in the TFEU and sanctions.
(4) The major innovation as regards judicial cooperation in criminal matters is that the ordinary legislative procedure (qualified majority) is to be used for the approximation of laws covering both procedural matters (minimum rules to facilitate mutual recognition of judgments and judicial decisions, etc.) and substantive criminal law, with minimum rules concerning the definition of some serious crimes with cross-border dimensions listed in the TFEU and sanctions.
The new Treaty even provides that the Council may, acting unanimously, with Parliament’s consent, identify other aspects of criminal laws procedure and other areas of crime to which the ordinary legislative procedure may apply.
The new Treaty even provides that the Council may, acting unanimously, with Parliament’s consent, identify other aspects of criminal laws procedure and other areas of crime to which the ordinary legislative procedure may apply.
Some Member States were strongly opposed to this, despite the guarantee that European legislation in this area must respect the fundamental aspects of the Member States’ legal systems.
Some Member States were strongly opposed to this, despite the guarantee that European legislation in this area must respect the fundamental aspects of the Member States’ legal systems.
Therefore, in order to secure agreement, the 2004 Intergovernmental Conference had made provision for an ‘emergency brake’ mechanism, which was reworked during the 2007 negotiations.
Therefore, in order to secure agreement, the 2004 Intergovernmental Conference had made provision for an ‘emergency brake’ mechanism, which was reworked during the 2007 negotiations.
This mechanism provides Member States which are having problems in this area with all the guarantees they require, without completely ruling out any further progress: should a Member State consider that a legislative proposal jeopardises ‘fundamental aspects of its criminal justice system’, it can ask for the matter to be referred to the European Council.
This mechanism provides Member States which are having problems in this area with all the guarantees they require, without completely ruling out any further progress: should a Member State consider that a legislative proposal jeopardises ‘fundamental aspects of its criminal justice system’, it can ask for the matter to be referred to the European Council.
That body has four months in which, to take a consensus decision to refer the matter back to the Council, so that the procedure can continue.
That body has four months in which, to take a consensus decision to refer the matter back to the Council, so that the procedure can continue.
If the dispute cannot be settled during that four-month period, enhanced cooperation will automatically be initiated in the matter concerned, on the basis of the legislative proposal in question, if nine Member States are in favour.
If the dispute cannot be settled during that four-month period, enhanced cooperation will automatically be initiated in the matter concerned, on the basis of the legislative proposal in question, if nine Member States are in favour.
(5) Parliament can also welcome the fact that the new Treaty incorporates the Convention’s proposal to establish a European Public Prosecutor’s Office , which has responsibility for combating offences damaging to the Union’s financial interests and may prosecute the perpetrators of such offences, despite strong opposition from several delegations during the 2004 IGC.
(5) Parliament can also welcome the fact that the new Treaty incorporates the Convention’s proposal to establish a European Public Prosecutor’s Office , which has responsibility for combating offences damaging to the Union’s financial interests and may prosecute the perpetrators of such offences, despite strong opposition from several delegations during the 2004 IGC.
The stipulation in the Constitution that the Council European regulation establishing the office must be adopted unanimously once Parliament has given its consent has been retained, but the 2007 negotiations led to the introduction of a clause symmetrical to that referred to in the previous paragraph, which might be termed an ‘emergency accelerator’: if unanimity cannot be secured in the Council, a group of at least nine Member States may ask for the proposal to be referred to the European Council; if that body reaches a consensus, it refers the proposal back to the Council so that the procedure can continue; if no consensus has emerged in the European Council after four months, a group of at least nine Member States may request the automatic transition to enhanced cooperation.
The stipulation in the Constitution that the Council European regulation establishing the office must be adopted unanimously once Parliament has given its consent has been retained, but the 2007 negotiations led to the introduction of a clause symmetrical to that referred to in the previous paragraph, which might be termed an ‘emergency accelerator’: if unanimity cannot be secured in the Council, a group of at least nine Member States may ask for the proposal to be referred to the European Council; if that body reaches a consensus, it refers the proposal back to the Council so that the procedure can continue; if no consensus has emerged in the European Council after four months, a group of at least nine Member States may request the automatic transition to enhanced cooperation.
Moreover, a 'bridging clause' ('passerelle') provides for the possible extension of the office's responsibilities to cover action to combat serious crimes with a cross-border dimension, by means of a European decision adopted unanimously by the Council after Parliament has given its consent.
Moreover, a 'bridging clause' ('passerelle') provides for the possible extension of the office's responsibilities to cover action to combat serious crimes with a cross-border dimension, by means of a European decision adopted unanimously by the Council after Parliament has given its consent.
(6) Lastly, the ordinary legislative procedure has also been introduced for police cooperation , although unanimity continues to be the rule for operational cooperation and intervention by the competent authorities of one Member State on the territory of another.
(6) Lastly, the ordinary legislative procedure has also been introduced for police cooperation , although unanimity continues to be the rule for operational cooperation and intervention by the competent authorities of one Member State on the territory of another.
As in the case of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, the 2007 IGC added an 'emergency accelerator', which, in the event of an impasse, clears the way for enhanced cooperation if at least nine Member States request it.
As in the case of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, the 2007 IGC added an 'emergency accelerator', which, in the event of an impasse, clears the way for enhanced cooperation if at least nine Member States request it.
(7) In conclusion, it should also be borne in mind that, primarily at the instigation of the United Kingdom, whose special position in the area of Justice and Home Affairs was already recognised (as was Ireland's and, to a different extent, Denmark's
(7) In conclusion, it should also be borne in mind that, primarily at the instigation of the United Kingdom, whose special position in the area of Justice and Home Affairs was already recognised (as was Ireland's and, to a different extent, Denmark's
The special position of the United Kingdom and Ireland derives from the two protocols referred to in the two following footnotes, whilst that of Denmark, which has remained largely unchanged, derives from the Protocol on the position of Denmark. ), special provisions consolidating that special status have been incorporated into the new Treaty by means of protocols.
The special position of the United Kingdom and Ireland derives from the two protocols referred to in the two following footnotes, whilst that of Denmark, which has remained largely unchanged, derives from the Protocol on the position of Denmark. ), special provisions consolidating that special status have been incorporated into the new Treaty by means of protocols.
In return for its agreement, the United Kingdom demanded changes to the two protocols recognising the specific position of the United Kingdom and Ireland (which in some ways has no choice but to fall into line with the United Kingdom, given the substance of the specific agreements concluded between the two Member States in this area) on the development of the area of freedom, security and justice and, in particular, on the measures to build on the Schengen acquis.
In return for its agreement, the United Kingdom demanded changes to the two protocols recognising the specific position of the United Kingdom and Ireland (which in some ways has no choice but to fall into line with the United Kingdom, given the substance of the specific agreements concluded between the two Member States in this area) on the development of the area of freedom, security and justice and, in particular, on the measures to build on the Schengen acquis.
The position of these two Member States is the result of special factors: they are islands, they have no identity card system for their residents and they have a system of common law.
The position of these two Member States is the result of special factors: they are islands, they have no identity card system for their residents and they have a system of common law.
As a result, the derogations already granted to the United Kingdom and Ireland in the area of immigration, asylum and visa policy and judicial cooperation in civil matters has been extended to cover judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation
As a result, the derogations already granted to the United Kingdom and Ireland in the area of immigration, asylum and visa policy and judicial cooperation in civil matters has been extended to cover judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation
Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland on the area of freedom, security and justice. .
Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland on the area of freedom, security and justice. .
As regards the Schengen acquis, in which the Council had agreed that the United Kingdom and Ireland would participate on a case-by-case basis, provided that they also participated in the measures to build on the relevant parts of the acquis, the two Member States will not now be required to participate in these measures if they do not wish to.
As regards the Schengen acquis, in which the Council had agreed that the United Kingdom and Ireland would participate on a case-by-case basis, provided that they also participated in the measures to build on the relevant parts of the acquis, the two Member States will not now be required to participate in these measures if they do not wish to.
However, they may be excluded from all or part of the Schengen area in question if the Council, the European Council or, in the final analysis, the Commission so decides
However, they may be excluded from all or part of the Schengen area in question if the Council, the European Council or, in the final analysis, the Commission so decides
Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union. .
Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union. .
Moreover, as regards the transition to the new legal arrangements governing acts under the former third pillar, in particular the stipulation that they should be subject to judicial review by the Court of Justice and scrutiny by the Commission, the United Kingdom has secured an addition to the protocol on the transitional provisions specifying that measures in the areas of cooperation on criminal matters and police cooperation adopted prior to the entry into force of the new Treaty will be exempt from that requirement for a period of up to five years (or until the acts in question are amended under new procedures).
Moreover, as regards the transition to the new legal arrangements governing acts under the former third pillar, in particular the stipulation that they should be subject to judicial review by the Court of Justice and scrutiny by the Commission, the United Kingdom has secured an addition to the protocol on the transitional provisions specifying that measures in the areas of cooperation on criminal matters and police cooperation adopted prior to the entry into force of the new Treaty will be exempt from that requirement for a period of up to five years (or until the acts in question are amended under new procedures).
Prior to the expiry of that five-year period, the United Kingdom may go as far as to opt not to accept the new arrangements governing such acts, in which case all existing acts in the area in question will cease to apply to the United Kingdom, which may even be required to bear the direct financial consequences 'necessarily and avoidably incurred as a result of the cessation of its participation in those acts' if the Council so decides
Prior to the expiry of that five-year period, the United Kingdom may go as far as to opt not to accept the new arrangements governing such acts, in which case all existing acts in the area in question will cease to apply to the United Kingdom, which may even be required to bear the direct financial consequences 'necessarily and avoidably incurred as a result of the cessation of its participation in those acts' if the Council so decides
Article 10 of the Protocol (No 11) on the transitional provisions. .
Article 10 of the Protocol (No 11) on the transitional provisions. .
Other internal policies
Other internal policies
(1) Aside from the introduction of a few new legal bases for 'new' - or more clearly defined - competences, the changes which the new Treaty makes to the other sectoral policies stem mainly from the establishment of codecision (and thus qualified majority voting) as the ordinary legislative procedure and the breakdown between legislative and executive acts as now defined.
(1) Aside from the introduction of a few new legal bases for 'new' - or more clearly defined - competences, the changes which the new Treaty makes to the other sectoral policies stem mainly from the establishment of codecision (and thus qualified majority voting) as the ordinary legislative procedure and the breakdown between legislative and executive acts as now defined.
(2) Some of the most striking changes are to be found in the fields of agricultural policy and fisheries policy , where the ordinary legislative procedure will apply for the adoption of legislative acts laying down rules for the common organisation of agricultural markets and the other provisions required for the pursuit of the common agricultural and fisheries policies (under the current arrangements, Parliament is merely consulted).
(2) Some of the most striking changes are to be found in the fields of agricultural policy and fisheries policy , where the ordinary legislative procedure will apply for the adoption of legislative acts laying down rules for the common organisation of agricultural markets and the other provisions required for the pursuit of the common agricultural and fisheries policies (under the current arrangements, Parliament is merely consulted).
This means that the shaping of the main lines of the common agricultural and fisheries policies will become a matter to be decided by Parliament as well, and no longer just by agricultural ministers.
This means that the shaping of the main lines of the common agricultural and fisheries policies will become a matter to be decided by Parliament as well, and no longer just by agricultural ministers.
However, the setting of prices, levies, aid and quantitative limitations and the allocation of fishing quotas are to be dealt with by means of executive acts (implementing regulations or decisions) adopted by the Council.
However, the setting of prices, levies, aid and quantitative limitations and the allocation of fishing quotas are to be dealt with by means of executive acts (implementing regulations or decisions) adopted by the Council.
(3) A new strand, space policy , has been added to research and technological development policy .
(3) A new strand, space policy , has been added to research and technological development policy .
The framework programme will now be enacted by a legislative act adopted by a qualified majority.
The framework programme will now be enacted by a legislative act adopted by a qualified majority.
Parallel to that, a European research area within which researchers, scientific knowledge and technologies may move freely will be established under regulations adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure.
Parallel to that, a European research area within which researchers, scientific knowledge and technologies may move freely will be established under regulations adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure.
A European space programme may also be adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure.
A European space programme may also be adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure.
(4) The objectives set out in the new title on energy include ensuring the functioning of the energy market and security of energy supply and promoting energy efficiency and the development of renewable forms of energy.
(4) The objectives set out in the new title on energy include ensuring the functioning of the energy market and security of energy supply and promoting energy efficiency and the development of renewable forms of energy.
The new Treaty places a limit on legislative action by the Union, which must not affect a Member State's right to determine the conditions for exploiting its energy resources, its choice between different energy sources and the general structure of its energy supply.
The new Treaty places a limit on legislative action by the Union, which must not affect a Member State's right to determine the conditions for exploiting its energy resources, its choice between different energy sources and the general structure of its energy supply.
Furthermore, although the ordinary legislative procedure and qualified majority voting are the rule in this area, the IGC stipulated that any measures primarily of a fiscal nature must be taken by means of a Council law adopted unanimously after Parliament has been consulted.
Furthermore, although the ordinary legislative procedure and qualified majority voting are the rule in this area, the IGC stipulated that any measures primarily of a fiscal nature must be taken by means of a Council law adopted unanimously after Parliament has been consulted.
However, the Council, acting unanimously, may take a decision making the ordinary legislative procedure applicable to those areas.
However, the Council, acting unanimously, may take a decision making the ordinary legislative procedure applicable to those areas.
Finally, in the light of the public debate which has been conducted over the last two years, the 2007 IGC added a specific reference to solidarity among the Member States in the area of energy, as advocated by the EP.
Finally, in the light of the public debate which has been conducted over the last two years, the 2007 IGC added a specific reference to solidarity among the Member States in the area of energy, as advocated by the EP.
(5) At the 2007 IGC, the Member States also agreed to add a specific reference to the fight against climate change, thus endowing the Union with a more specific legal basis which will enable it to enact binding measures in this area.
(5) At the 2007 IGC, the Member States also agreed to add a specific reference to the fight against climate change, thus endowing the Union with a more specific legal basis which will enable it to enact binding measures in this area.
(6) In the area of public health , the new Treaty adds 'early warning of and combating serious cross-border threats to health' to 'the fight against the major health scourges' among the support measures to be taken by the Union.
(6) In the area of public health , the new Treaty adds 'early warning of and combating serious cross-border threats to health' to 'the fight against the major health scourges' among the support measures to be taken by the Union.
The Union must also, among other things, lay down measures setting high standards of quality and safety for medical products and measures to protect public health in connection with tobacco and alcohol abuse.
The Union must also, among other things, lay down measures setting high standards of quality and safety for medical products and measures to protect public health in connection with tobacco and alcohol abuse.
It should be emphasised that the new Treaty stipulates that Union action in this area must respect the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of their health policy, including the management of health services and medical care and the allocation of the resources assigned to them.
It should be emphasised that the new Treaty stipulates that Union action in this area must respect the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of their health policy, including the management of health services and medical care and the allocation of the resources assigned to them.
(7) It is regrettable that the text finally agreed does not contain more substantial changes in the social policy field, particularly as regards the extension of qualified majority voting (no change by comparison with the current situation).
(7) It is regrettable that the text finally agreed does not contain more substantial changes in the social policy field, particularly as regards the extension of qualified majority voting (no change by comparison with the current situation).
It would, however, be wrong to say that the Treaty of Lisbon represents a step backwards in this area.
It would, however, be wrong to say that the Treaty of Lisbon represents a step backwards in this area.
On the contrary, some advances can be identified.
On the contrary, some advances can be identified.
Thus, aside from classifying social policy among the shared competences and explicitly indicating that the Union can take measures to coordinate the Member States' social policies, the new Treaty achieves progress in the following areas:
Thus, aside from classifying social policy among the shared competences and explicitly indicating that the Union can take measures to coordinate the Member States' social policies, the new Treaty achieves progress in the following areas:
– inclusion of 'full employment' and 'social progress' among the Union's objectives;
– inclusion of 'full employment' and 'social progress' among the Union's objectives;