EU Institutions

The European Union (EU) is governed by a number of institutions that work together to make and implement policies that affect the lives of EU citizens. The main EU institutions are:

European Commission: The Commission is the executive arm of the EU and is responsible for proposing and implementing EU policies and laws.

European Council: The Council brings together the heads of state or government of EU member states to set the EU's political priorities and agenda.

Council of the European Union: The Council is the main decision-making body of the EU and represents the interests of member states. It negotiates and adopts EU laws and policies.

European Parliament: The Parliament is the EU's directly elected legislative body and represents the interests of EU citizens. It has the power to approve or reject EU laws and policies.

Court of Justice of the European Union: The Court of Justice is responsible for interpreting EU law and ensuring its uniform application across all member states. It consists of two courts: the European Court of Justice and the General Court of the European Union.

European Central Bank: The ECB is responsible for managing the euro currency and ensuring price stability in the eurozone.

European Court of Auditors: The Court of Auditors is responsible for auditing the EU's accounts and ensuring that EU funds are spent in accordance with EU law and regulations.

European External Action Service: The EEAS is the EU's diplomatic service and is responsible for implementing the EU's foreign and security policies.

These institutions work together to ensure the smooth functioning of the EU and to promote the interests of EU citizens and member states.
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