European Union: Power and Policy Making - A Comprehensive Overview

The European Union (EU) is a unique political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU has developed a complex system of power and policy making that has evolved over time. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the EU's power and policy-making structures, including the roles of the European Parliament, the European Council, the European Commission, and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

European Union: Power and policy-making

by Jody C. Baumgartner

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The European Parliament

The European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the EU. It is composed of 751 members who are elected by the citizens of the EU member states for a five-year term. The Parliament has the power to propose legislation, to amend legislation proposed by the European Commission, and to adopt or reject the EU budget. The Parliament also plays a role in the appointment of the President of the European Commission and the members of the European Commission.

The European Council

The European Council is the highest political body of the EU. It is composed of the heads of state or government of the EU member states. The European Council meets at least four times a year to discuss and set the general political direction of the EU. The European Council also plays a role in the appointment of the President of the European Commission and the members of the European Commission.

The European Commission

The European Commission is the executive body of the EU. It is composed of 27 commissioners, one from each EU member state. The commissioners are appointed by the European Council and approved by the European Parliament. The Commission has the power to propose legislation, to implement legislation adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council, and to enforce EU law. The Commission also plays a role in the negotiations of international agreements between the EU and other countries.

The Court of Justice of the European Union

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is the highest court of the EU. It is composed of 27 judges, one from each EU member state. The CJEU has the power to interpret EU law and to ensure that it is applied consistently throughout the EU. The CJEU also has the power to annul legislation adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council that it finds to be in violation of EU law.

The European Union is a complex and evolving political and economic union. Its system of power and policy making is designed to ensure that the EU is responsive to the needs of its member states and its citizens. The European Parliament, the European Council, the European Commission, and the Court of Justice of the European Union all play important roles in the EU's power and policy-making process.

European Union: Power and policy-making

by Jody C. Baumgartner

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7508 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	508 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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