5 EU Institutions Flashcards
1
Q
European Council
A
NO LEGISLATIVE POWERS
head of gov’s of 27 states
Key focus = policy direction
2
Q
Council of EU
A
LEGISLATIVE POWERS
representatives at minister level from 27 states
Budgets
3
Q
European Commission
A
Only EU body that can DRAFT LAWS
Develop laws for member states of EU and enforce them
27 Commissioners
“ Guardian of EU treaties”
4
Q
European Parliament
Think of our Parliament
A
Directly elected
751 MEPs / UK has 73!
Legislation / budget / supervisory
5
Q
Court of justice of EU
A
Ensure EU law upheld in same ways in all member states
Interpret law
Enforce it
