- Actually I'm not so sure. A merged president for Commission and Council would focus to keep MS happy not necessarily be more accountable to Parliament. Also, Weber proposing this is a also a political move for the EPP to continue to lead most EU institutions, even if they are getting weaker.
- Merging EU Commission & Council presidencies wouldn’t require treaty change—MS keep one commissioner per state. One president would mean clearer accountability to Parliament, less fragmentation, better visibility, and stronger democracy. Real question: will capitals cede control?
- The Parliament has already a lot of tools to gain more leverage and powers already. It is just that a majority of EU lawmakers don't want to use tools at their disposal. And as the EPP is ok w/ far-right groups confirms they are obsessed about their power rather than the institution as a whole.
