From 2fd7f3db100158033590d22a93cfa7d497cd3bbb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jordan Maris Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2024 19:29:44 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update terminology.markdown --- pages/getting_started/terminology.markdown | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/pages/getting_started/terminology.markdown b/pages/getting_started/terminology.markdown index c243250..ac25b55 100644 --- a/pages/getting_started/terminology.markdown +++ b/pages/getting_started/terminology.markdown @@ -6,3 +6,24 @@ nav_order: 2 --- # Terminology +Unfortunately, technical jargon (and acronyms) is common in the European Union. This page contains the most important terms to know to understand in order of chronological usefulness, followed by an A-Z glossary. + +## Need-to-know +### Commission Work-Programme +The list of legislative projects the EU has for a period of one year. Each year a new programme is announced. +### Proposal +A draft for a law, sent by the European Commission to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union. +### MEP +Member of the European Parliament, a politician elected to make laws for the EU. +### Amendments +Changes to a law written either by MEP's or by representatives in the Council. +### Report +A document produced by the European Parliament, containing a set of amendments to a law. +### Political Group +A Political Group is the European Equivalent of a political party. It brings together national parties that share similar ideologies. As of 2023 there are seven political groups (from most left-wing to most right-wing): The Left, Greens/EFA, Socialists and Democrats (S&D), Renew, the European People's Party (EPP), European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), and Identity and Democracy (ID). +### Rapporteur +The member of Parliament who is in charge of writing a Report on a proposed law. +### Shadow-Rapporteur(s) +Members of Parliament, one from each political group, who negotiate with the rapporteur on the contents of the report. + +## Glossary