European Council
executive: regular meetings of heads of government of member states to propose legislation for the Parliament and resolve major political issues
European Parliament
legislative: passes EU laws, democratic supervision over institutions, authority over budget
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European Council
executive: regular meetings of heads of government of member states to propose legislation for the Parliament and resolve major political issues
European Parliament
legislative: passes EU laws, democratic supervision over institutions, authority over budget
European Commission
Cross between civil service and an executive body, 27 commissioners.
Council of Ministers
Composed of relevant government ministers, presidency rotates every 6 months. Tasked to settle disagreements and further objectives agreed by the council. Voting by unanimity and majority
European court of Justice
Composed of 27 judges and responsible for making judgments where there are disputes and interpreting community law. Most supranational institution, takes precedence over national law
European central bank
Responsible for control of monetary policies, independent of national governments
Court of Auditors
Carries out value for money audits, indicates if previous expenditure was legally/properly incurred (reports addressed to EP and Court of ministers)
Economic and Social committee
Forum of interested groups to express opinions on proposed legislation
European investment bank
Provides loans to finance capital projects, mostly in regions lacking infrastructure