Delimitation of Competences

Delimitation of competences and the Treaties of the European Union

Description of Delimitation of competences provided by the European Union Commission: The delimitation of competences between the European Union and its Member States is one of the main points for consideration identified by the Declaration on the Future of the Union annexed to the Treaty of Nice and by the Laeken Declaration. The aim is to establish a clear and precise distribution of the Union's competences, respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality whilst meeting, as far as possible, the expectations of European citizens. The system for monitoring compliance with this delimitation must also be stepped up. The aim is to better identify what comes under Community, regional or even local competence. One of the main innovations in the European Constitution currently being ratified is that it clarifies the delimitation of powers between the Unionand the Member States. The Constitutional Treaty also establishes a classification of Union powers in three categories – exclusive powers, shared powers, and supporting, coordinating or complementary powers.

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Delimitation of competences and the Treaties of the European Union

Description of Delimitation of competences provided by the European Union Commission: The delimitation of competences between the European Union and its Member States is one of the main points for consideration identified by the Declaration on the Future of the Union annexed to the Treaty of Nice and by the Laeken Declaration. The aim is to establish a clear and precise distribution of the Union's competences, respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality whilst meeting, as far as possible, the expectations of European citizens. The system for monitoring compliance with this delimitation must also be stepped up. The aim is to better identify what comes under Community, regional or even local competence. One of the main innovations in the European Constitution currently being ratified is that it clarifies the delimitation of powers between the Unionand the Member States. The Constitutional Treaty also establishes a classification of Union powers in three categories – exclusive powers, shared powers, and supporting, coordinating or complementary powers.

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Popular Treaties Topics

• Treaties of the United Nations (UN)
• Types of Treaties
• International Treaties
• Famous Treaties
• Law of Treaties
• Numbered Treaties