What is Mandate?
Mandate means: A mandate is the authorised negotiating position that lets Parliament or Council representatives enter interinstitutional negotiations on a file. Source: European Parliament Rules of Procedure and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
The mandate defines the room negotiators have in trilogue and helps observers compare the starting positions of the institutions.
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What is Mandate?
A mandate is the authorised negotiating position that lets Parliament or Council representatives enter interinstitutional negotiations on a file.
Why does Mandate matter in EU policy?
The mandate defines the room negotiators have in trilogue and helps observers compare the starting positions of the institutions.
Where can I verify the definition of Mandate?
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