I agree, but it’s just a gesture—it has no real power. EU regulations are generally directly applicable law in the member states. In Germany, almost everything is waved through by the Bundestag without scrutiny or debate. If it ever really comes to the point where an EU regulation doesn’t suit those in power in the member states, they will very quickly remind themselves of their national legislative authority.
Real change can ONLY come from the people in the member states
Yes. The PEOPLE. The people will be emboldened and motivated into action by such optics imo. Moreso than if the vote went the other way and the parliament was silent. Wouldn't you agree?
Oh well.
At least 2/3 of the EU parliament were chanting "Send Them Back'.
It's a start. I do like the optics.
I agree, but it’s just a gesture—it has no real power. EU regulations are generally directly applicable law in the member states. In Germany, almost everything is waved through by the Bundestag without scrutiny or debate. If it ever really comes to the point where an EU regulation doesn’t suit those in power in the member states, they will very quickly remind themselves of their national legislative authority.
Real change can ONLY come from the people in the member states
Yes. The PEOPLE. The people will be emboldened and motivated into action by such optics imo. Moreso than if the vote went the other way and the parliament was silent. Wouldn't you agree?
YES!