What is Second reading?
Second reading means: Second reading is the later stage of the ordinary legislative procedure used when Parliament and Council have not agreed at first reading. Source: EUR-Lex glossary: ordinary legislative procedure and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Second reading narrows the room for change and raises the procedural stakes for accepting, amending or rejecting the Council position.
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What is Second reading?
Second reading is the later stage of the ordinary legislative procedure used when Parliament and Council have not agreed at first reading.
Why does Second reading matter in EU policy?
Second reading narrows the room for change and raises the procedural stakes for accepting, amending or rejecting the Council position.
Where can I verify the definition of Second reading?
Lex cites EUR-Lex glossary: ordinary legislative procedure; European Parliament: legislative powers and procedures for this definition and links the source records on this page.
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