Institutional aspects of the report on the future of European competitiveness (Draghi Report)

Text as a whole without the words: ‘underlines that this, together with the need to abandon fragmented national approaches and strengthen a refocused, accelerated and simplified decision-making process at EU level, will enable the Union to act more efficiently and effectively where it matters most, as a true global actor; acknowledges the importance of addressing blockages in the Council in several areas;’ and ‘all’

Text as a whole without the words: ‘including moving to qualified majority voting (QMV) and the ordinary legislative procedure, when it is needed, in key policy fields; notes that higher voting thresholds should be envisaged in some areas of vital importance;’

Text as a whole without the words: ‘Urges the European Council to discuss the proposals set out in Parliament’s resolutions of 9 June 2022 and 22 November 2023 regarding convening a convention in accordance with the ordinary revision procedure provided for in Article 48 TEU, and to consider, where possible, targeted amendments to the treaties via the simplified procedure established under Article 48(6) TEU to speed up essential and urgent reforms; recalls the conclusions of the CoFE, and urges the Commission and the Council to take concrete and timely steps to follow up on these recommendations;’

Text as a whole without the words: ‘notes that the Draghi report proposes that where unanimous agreement to introduce QMV cannot be reached, willing Member States could also consider resorting to intergovernmental cooperation;’

Text as a whole without the words: ‘Underlines that achieving the EU’s competitiveness goals requires embedding climate neutrality and sustainability objectives within the EU’s institutional and governance framework;’

Text as a whole without the words: ‘whereas the Draghi report also points out that the EU’s decision-making rules have not substantially evolved with EU enlargement and that they need to be strengthened and streamlined in view of future enlargements and the complex global environment;’

‘whereas the Draghi report clarifies that strengthening the EU’s political and institutional model is possible within the existing legal framework, by applying targeted streamlining measures, without the need for treaty change;’