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European Parliament
The European Parliament is the EU's legislative body that ratifies international agreements such as association pacts with microstates.
The European Parliament is the legislative body of the European Union. It ratifies international agreements such as association pacts with microstates. Coverage highlights its role in ratifying the EU association agreement with Andorra and San Marino after EU Council approval and signing. Recent stories note that European Parliament ratification will follow autumn signing by Andorra, San Marino, and the European Commission, preceding Andorra's binding referendum. The European Parliament collaborates with the EU Council and European Commission in the approval process for association agreements.
Key Points
- The European Parliament is the legislative body of the European Union responsible for ratifying international agreements such as association pacts with microstates.
- Coverage highlights the European Parliament's role in ratifying the EU association agreement with Andorra and San Marino after EU Council approval and signing.
- Recent stories note that European Parliament ratification will follow autumn signing by Andorra, San Marino, and the European Commission, preceding Andorra's binding referendum.
- The European Parliament collaborates with the EU Council and European Commission in the approval process for association agreements.
- This refers to the supranational European Parliament in Brussels, distinct from national parliaments involved in ratification.
Timeline
EU Council Approves Andorra-San Marino Association Agreement
EU Council approved the final text of the Andorra-San Marino association agreement after Coreper endorsement, paving the way for autumn signing followed by European Parliament ratification.
Andorra Confirms Post-Ratification EU Referendum
Andorra's Prime Minister Xavier Espot confirmed plans for a politically binding public consultation on the EU association agreement after European Parliament ratification.
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