EU Facts Flashcards
Presidencies of Council of the European Union
Poland, Denmark, Cyprus
EuroParl Pres/Speaker
Jerry Buzek (EPP)
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Catherine Ashton
Council of the European Union
represents member states, meets as ministers adopt laws and coordinate policies
European Council
(heads of state & govt) broad political priorities and major initiatives, no legislative powers
European Parliament
represents citizens
President of the European Council
Herman van Rompuy (CDF)
Court of Justice
interprets EU law, hears EU, member states, companies, individuals
Court of Auditors
audits EU finances
Committee of the Regions
advisory body representing local and regional authorities
7 Institutions
Parliament, European Council, Council of the EU, Commission, Court of Justice, European Central Bank, Court of Auditors
Commission’s role
represents EU, drafts law
Euro ECOSOC
consultative assembly, issuing opinions to the larger institutions
EcB
euro, price stability, monetary policy
co-decision
parliament and the council