The EU: Key Institutions Flashcards
key EU institutions
The European Commission
The European Council
The Council of the European Union
The European Parliament
The Court of Justice of the European Union
European Commission: membership
28 European commissioners (1 from each country)
these commissioners must give up their national loyalties and act without bias to their home country
each has a specific role as head of a Directorate-General
European Commission: role
proposes laws and the EU budget
oversees the implementation of EU law, known as Guardian of the Treaties
represents the whole of Europe and the common European interest of all member states
European Council: membership
heads of government of the member states
European Council: role
makes key political decisions and sets the political agenda
represents the member states
Council of the European Union: membership
ministers from the governments of member states
Council of the European Union: role
passes, amends and rejects legislation
represents the member states
European Parliament: membership
751 directly elected MEPs from the 28 member states
European Parliament: role
passes, amends and rejects legislation and approves the Commission
represents the people of the European Union
Court of Justice of the European Union: membership
1 judge from each member state
Court of Justice of the European Union: role
interprets EU law
represents justice
