co-decision
Noun
Meaning
co-decision (uncountable)
(law) A procedure, in the European Union, that requires consensus to be reached between the Council and the Parliament for legislation to be adopted
Examples
It monitors and co-ordinates work and deals with the Parliament on co-decision legislation. citation It is divided into two groups of the representatives (Coreper II) and their deputies (Coreper I).
For that reason both types of bodies have advisory councils which have advisory and co-decision authorities.
The President's signature is required for all acts adopted by co-decision, including the EU budget.