Council of EU

Question 1

COE represents

Answer 1

governments of eu member states

Question 2

COE how many representatives

Answer 2

each member state has a minister

Question 3

COE composition of the council of ministers

Answer 3

varies on topic discussed (finance ministers for finance issue)

Question 4

COE what is it

Answer 4

+ EU Parliament main legislative body SHARED POWER

Question 5

COE what does it do

Answer 5

adopts laws, coordinates econ policies, foreign policy decisions

Question 6

COE treaty

Answer 6

of rome

Question 7

COE changes

Answer 7

lisbon treaty

Question 8

COE =

Answer 8

COUNCIL

Question 9

coe presidency rotates

Answer 9

among member states every 6 months

Question 10

coe president responsible

Answer 10

setting the agenda, chairing meetings, and representing the Council in external matters

Question 11

coe working groups do

Answer 11

civil servants prepare info for ministeriall lvl

Question 12

coe procedure 3 lvls

Answer 12

proposal by the Commission, amendments by Parliament, and Council’s position.

Question 13

coe must consult but

Answer 13

not bound by eu parliament

Question 14

coe must have acceptance from eu parliment

Answer 14

when accepting new member states

Question 15

coe voting

Answer 15

unanimity sometimes eg when changing eu treaties

Question 16

coe QM

Answer 16

55% of members represent 65% eu citizens

Question 17

coe how often meetings

Answer 17

regularly