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Any attempts by any government to change Community legislation to its own wishes are doomed to failure following the extension of policy areas now subject to majority voting... In our opinion, this must have serious implications for the traditional view of Parliament as a legislative body sovereignty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Governments cannot easily manipulate community laws to suit their agendas due to the majority voting system.
Margaret Thatcher's quote emphasizes the limitations placed on governments in influencing community legislation per their desires, especially with the majority voting system in place. This suggests a significant shift in how legislative sovereignty is perceived, indicating that the power of traditional parliamentary structures may be weakening in the face of collective decision-making processes.
Themes
GovernmentLegislationSovereigntyMajorityPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
During a political debate, to illustrate the necessity of fair legislative practices.
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