1. Institutions of the eu
How is the EU run?

2. INSTITUTIONS What is an institution? 4 main institutions
An organization founded for a similar purpose or goal
EU goals: peace, cooperation, and a common market
4 main institutions
European Council
European Parliament
Council of the EU
European Commission

3. European Council 28 members: heads of government of each state
President or prime minister
Meets 4 times a year to set the EU’s policy agenda
Integration
President is Donald Tusk

4. European Parliament Voice of the European citizens 5-year terms
Directly elected
Based on population
5-year terms
Passes laws and adopts the EU budget with the Council of the EU

5. Council of the eu 28 members Policy specialists Broad policies are set
One from each country
Policy specialists
Each member knows extensive information about a specific topic
Broad policies are set
Passes laws and adopts the EU budget with the Parliament

6. European comission Proposes legislation “executive branch”
Makes laws
“executive branch”
Day-to-day activities
Enforces rules
Negotiates international trade agreements

7. Other institutions Court of Auditors Court of Justice
Oversees the budget
Court of Justice
Arbitrates EU law
European Investment Bank
Provides funding for projects to achieve EU goals
Lends the funds
Used both within (90% of loans) and outside the EU
Boost jobs and growth
European Central Bank
Monetary policy of the Eurozone
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