Portal:European Union/Institutions Intro

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The European Union currently has five institution. They are outlined in the treaties of the European Union in the following order: the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union (the Council); the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Communities and the European Court of Auditors.


~ Executive arm ~ ~ 1st legislative arm ~ ~ 2nd legislative arm ~ ~ Judiciary arm ~
Commission Council Parliament Court of Justice
  • Proposes legislation and budgets
  • Decides the budget
  • approves commissions and budgets
  • Interprets EU law