Oral history of European integration

The role of the European Parliament in structuring institutional relations in the European Union

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Interview with Josep Borrell Fontelles (San Domenico di Fiesole, 13 July 2011) — Excerpt: The role of the European Parliament in structuring institutional relations in the European Union

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In this interview excerpt, Josep Borrell, President of the European Parliament (2004–2007), discusses the ‘natural’ alliance between Parliament and the Commission, guarantors of the EU’s interests, and refers to the drift towards intergovernmentalism following the crisis.