EU Institutions and Decision-Making

What are the main institutions listed in Article 13 TEU?

Commission, Council, Parliament, European Council, CJEU, Court of Auditors, ECB

Name some advisory bodies in the EU

Committee of the Regions, Economic and Social Committee

What is the European Council’s role?

Sets strategic direction; composed of Heads of State or Government.

What is the European Commission’s role?

Proposes legislation, represents the Union’s interest

What is the European Parliament’s role?

Co-legislates and represents citizens

What is the Council’s role?

Co-legislates and represents member states

What are the types of legislative acts?

Regulations, directives, decisions

What are delegated and implementing acts?

Non-legislative acts used to specify or apply legislation

What is the typical legislative procedure?

Commission proposes → Council & Parliament adopt → Court interprets/enforce