The citizens have the right to elect the President of the European Commission

The UEF invites you to debate with the representatives of European Political Parties the possibility to bring more democracy in the EU by involving the citizens in the election of the president of the European Commission.

The Treaty of Lisbon opens the door to the European Parliament to elect the President of the European Commission (Art 9A and 9D, Lisbon Treaty). In view of the forthcoming 2009 European elections, this is a historic opportunity for the European parties to build a link between the citizen vote and the political vision for the EU.

The nomination of the candidate for president of the European Commission from each political party would open the door to European-wide campaign for elections, upgrading the role of the European Political Parties.

The European Parties debated on this topic on Tuesday 24th of June, and more events will be taking place. Visit www.who-is-your-candidate.eu and join the campaign for a transparently and democratically elected President of the European Commission.

UEF
Union of European Federalists