Week 2

Question 1

EU’s political institutions

Answer 1

European Parliament, Council, European Council, Commission

Question 2

Composition of European Council

Answer 2

HoG, President, President of commission. (high representative takes part)

Question 3

Role of European Council

Answer 3

define general political directions and priorities

Question 4

President of European Council

Answer 4

elected by members
2,5 years, renewable once
presents report to EP after each meeting

Question 5

Decision-making in European Council

Answer 5

meetings twice every 6 months
Conclusions after each meeting (by consensus), not legally binding

Question 6

European Commission tasks and responsibilities

Answer 6

promote general interest of EU
ensure application of EU law by MS
budgetary functions
Right of initiative

Question 7

European Commission membership

Answer 7

1 member per MS
portfolio for each
president
Some commissioners are vice-presidents
High Representative is Vice-president

Question 8

European Commission

Answer 8

5 years
MS suggest “their” member
EP votes on commission as a whole

Question 9

EU’s dual executive

Answer 9

European Council (political authority)
European Commission