What treaty introduced the Spitzenkandidat process?
Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Rome
Maastricht Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Answer
The Treaty of Lisbon introduced the Spitzenkandidat process, a system in which European political parties nominate lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission. Voters cast their ballots for party lists, and the candidate from the party that wins the most seats becomes the Commission President.
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