The European Parliament's desire to propose new laws has been met with strong opposition from the 27 member states, who argue it represents a power overreach. In a joint letter, they criticized the Parliament's push for a 'right of initiative' and expressed concerns about transparency and institutional balance. The letter responds to a statement from European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aimed at improving relations between the two institutions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)