With the heads of world's top economies set to meet for their annual summit in June, MEPs Sven Giegold and Gunnar Hökmark debate the role and legitimacy of the G20.
Othmar Karas (EPP) criticises the recent trend towards intergovernmental decision-making in Europe, and Bernd Lange (S&D) welcomes Russia's WTO membership.
Mario Monti calls for more democratic legitimacy in crisis management, eurobonds are considered and the EP wants a bigger say in the European semester.
Brussels-based correspondents for major news providers talk about their thoughts on why the European Parliament has a hard time selling itself to the voters. Does the Parliament lack legitimacy, or is the media simply too blasé?
The current economic crisis could contribute to a lower voter participation in the June 2009 European elections. What can be done to make Europeans vote? Three MEPs discuss.
In the mid-term review of the financial framework 2007-2013, the chairman of the Budget Committee suggests to have Parliament's and Commission's five year terms synchronised with the financial framework to improve legitimacy and accountability.