Commission - compostion - Control of the commission

5 important questions on Commission - compostion - Control of the commission

What can happen to the 'High Representative' if the EP puts out a motive of censure towards the functioning Commission?

He will remain in office, in order to fulfil his responsibilities towards the Council

What can a the Commission do to prevent getting a motive of censure?

It can resign in its entirety before it gets a motive of censure from the European parliament.

What situation might bring about instability in democratic legitimacy in regards the censure or mass resignation?

The Commission will remain in office until a new Commission has been elected.
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How IS it possible to remove a single commissioner?

The court of justice (on application by the Council or the Commission) can remove a single member of the Commission when he or she is 'guilty of serious misconduct' or 'cannot do their job'. Also a President of the Commission can force the resignation of a single Commissioner.

WHat is a power that the President of the Commission has that is similar to that of a member state's Prime-minister?

A president can also fire a single Commissioner.

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