The institutions of the European Union
The European CouncilThe Council of the European Union The ParliamentThe Commission The Court of Justice
The European Council:
The highest political body. Composed by:
The heads of State of the member states The president of the European Commission A president elected for 2.5 years
Its main function: To determine the general objectives and priorities of
the EU.
The Council of the European Union:
Represents the member states. Composed by:
One minister from each country. Its functions:
Shared with the Parliament, to approve the community laws and budget.
Develops the foreing policy of the EU.
The European Parliament:
Represents the citiziens of the Eu. It is composed of 785 members. Its function:
To approve the community laws and budget.
Oversees the Council and the Commission
Ratifies important international agreements.
The European Parliament
The European Commission:
Represents the interest of the EU. Composed by:
A president. A vice-president. Diferent commissioners.
Its functions: To propose laws. Ensure complinance with European legislation
and treaties. To manage the European programmes and
budget.
The European Commission
The Court of Justice:
Its composed of one judge from each country, appointed for six years.
Its functions: To guarantee that the EU legislation is
interpreted and applied equally in all the states
To resolve disputes related to community laws.
The Court of Justice
The Court of Justice
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