ACTA killed in EU parliament: 478 votes to 39

Re:ACTA killed in EU parliament: 478 votes to 39 by rmc on Wednesday July 04, 2012 @12:40PM (#4199994)

EU Commissoners are appointed by member states. Roughly one commisoner per state. The European Parliament is elected by the people. The Council of Ministers is made up of the governments.

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Re:ACTA killed in EU parliament: 478 votes to 39 by zspade on Wednesday July 04, 2012 @12:50PM (#4200045)

Can not be un-appointed, or are they like US Supreme court judges and serve for "life".

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Re:ACTA killed in EU parliament: 478 votes to 39 by rmc on Wednesday July 04, 2012 @12:57PM (#4200069)

They can be removed from office, yes. The European Parliament can even impeech the lot of them.

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