By contrast, a European Commission that is directly elected would have great legitimacy, as well as being insulated from political fights inside the European Parliament, thereby increasing its political effectiveness.
Par contre, l'élection directe de la Commission européenne accroîtrait sa légitimité et la protégerait des conflits politiques à l'intérieur du Parlement européen. Elle disposerait ainsi d'une plus grande liberté d'action.