The European Union 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsRegionalism and world orderA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Katie BeaumontCreated on: 23-01-17 10:32 5 parts of the European Union The 5 institutions within the EU include: 1). The European Parliament 2). The Council of Ministers 3). The European Council 4). The European Commission 5). The European Court of Justice 1 of 6 1). The European Parliament The European Parliament: This represents the EU citizens Implements binding laws on the EU member states Consists of 800 MEPs and 8 political groups Votes in favour and against new laws Consists of MEPs, such as Nigel Farage. It is a SURPRANTIONAL body, as it makes binding laws. 2 of 6 2). The Council of Ministers The Council of Ministers: This adopts new laws, on behalf of national governments Consists of Ministers from each member state These ministers have special fields Negotiates with the European Parliament Every 6 months, the Presidency changes. INTERGOVERNMENTAL body- as it seeks influence, not binding laws. 3 of 6 3). The European Council The European Council: This consists of the Heads of States or Heads of Governments from each member state. Meets 4 times a year Negotiates economic and foreign policy This is an institution within the EU INTERGOVERNMENTAL body 4 of 6 4). The European Commission The European Commission: This makes proposals This overseas implementation effectively Represents common European interest. However, this is seen as a negative because this means that member states are not representing the interest of their nation states. Has a staff of 20,000. Undemocratic as they are unelected. SUPRANATIONAL body 5 of 6 5). The European Court of Justice The European Court of Justice: Composed of 28 Judges (one Judge from each member state). Takes on cases where countries part of the EU have failed to abide by the EU law. They work closely with the European Commission SUPRANATIONAL body has they are above the state-it's authority is higher than state sovereignty. 6 of 6
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