Sentence examples for commitment to subsidiarity from inspiring English sources
Nor, so far, has the EU's commitment to "subsidiarity" (the principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest possible tier of government) been taken to mean pushing decisions below the level of national governments.
This suggestion, which is being heard more and more frequently and has also been made in a study by Mr Bandet, demonstrates the tendency on the part of the Community, regardless of the formal commitment to subsidiarity, to use dubious legal grounds for laying claim to powers to which we believe it has no right.
He wanted an enhanced role for national parliaments, a strengthening of the EU's commitments to subsidiarity – the idea that EU decisions should only be taken at an EU level where necessary – and a clear statement that national security remained the sole responsibility of member states.
The document also contains a strong commitment to the principle of subsidiarity.
He said: "We need a new commitment to the principle of subsidiarity.
The Dutch strongly commit to the subsidiarity principle, which is why local planning is the responsibility of local authorities.
"This follows the Lerwick Declaration made in Shetland last July by the first minister, affirming the Scottish government's commitment to the principles of local decision-making and subsidiarity.
Plus a commitment to pleasure.
His commitment to hygiene is laudable.
"We have a commitment to winning here.
