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Re:EU Commission says it cannot find messages with Pfizer CEO by nwellnhof on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @12:20PM (#31922267)
> But was she not elected by EU members of parliment, who were elected by EU citizens?

The EU parliament can only "elect" a president nominated by the European Council, just like it can only approve laws proposed by the European Commission. It doesn't have the right of initiative, only veto power.

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Re:EU Commission says it cannot find messages with Pfizer CEO by wronglyprepaid on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @12:46PM (#31922633)
They could veto all laws that don't change this. So to me it as democratic as Democratically elected representatives want it to be.

That being said I have to agree it is not ideal if they can only approve or veto.

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