Fra:Simon Laub (simonl@daimi.aau.dk) Emne:Democracy in the EC - a thing of the past? Nyhedsgruppe:soc.culture.europe, soc.culture.german View: Complete Thread (13 articles) Dato:1992-07-01 03:55:06 PST Democracy in the EC --- A Thing Of The Past? ---------------------------------------------- 'After Maastricht Russia will be the freest country in Europe' -- One political commentator said after reading the deal. Still, the full implications are not commonly known throughout Europe. Where are we headed? For some politicians it might be a wonderful idea to take powers away from the constituency and moving it to some international body of heads of state, where 'nobody can really be blamed for the decisions being made' --- making it impossible for voters to place responsibility. Not so good for democracy though... Take the example of the appointment of Delors for another term as head of the Commission. Among ordinary Danes not exactly a popular man ... On the contrary, more like a person to get rid of as soon as possible. Impossible says the danish foreign secretary -- 'He is backed by the 11 other countries, so we will also back him, to avoid causing trouble.' Danish voters aggravated, but gives in .... ------ One week later the scenario is repeated in the UK. 'There are no other candidates', Major tells the press ....British voters are aggravated. Then one begins to wonder if a united Europe will be build according to the wishes of ordinary constituency? Simon Laub.