European Integration and Ireland's Links with Europe 28 1945 The end of World War Il 1949 Flashcards
Sovereignty
a country’s independence and power
The European Commission
runs the EEC day to day and implements the treaties
The Council of Ministers
national ministers meet regularly to discuss common issues and make decisions
The European Parliament
represents the people of Europe and since 1979, members have been directly elected
The European Court of Justice
rules on interpretations of the treaties and on disputes between the other institutions and member states
Common market
a free trade area created by eliminating restrictions (tariffs, custom duties) on trade on all goods amongst members. It has common external tariffs for goods coming into the free trade area
Freedom of movement
removal of restrictions on the movement of money, people, goods and services amongst member states
