SW2: Institutions and EU Budget

Question 1

The Big 5

Answer 1

• EU Parliament
• EU Commission
• European Council
• Council of the EU
• European Court of Justice

Question 2

Function EU Parliament

Answer 2

• Legislative Branch
• Oversees EU Commission
• President David Sassoli
• 751 MP’s

Question 3

Function EU Commission

Answer 3

• Executive Branch
• Enforcement of Laws (Driver of EU integration)
• Propose new laws
• President Ursula von der Leyen
• 27 Commissioners

Question 4

Function European Council

Answer 4

• Strategy and Political Guidance
• Propose new president of European Commission
• 28 Members, one for each country
• Appoints president of the ECB
• Appoints all commissioners
• President Charles Michel, elected by council
• Decision making by consensus
• No formal role in EU law making
• Is elected by the populous

Question 5

Function Council of the EU

Answer 5

• Main Decision making body
• Direct influence for member states
• the Second Chamber
• Presidency is half a year and on a rotating basis
• Implements EU foreign & security policy
• Negotiates agreements on behalf of the EU

Question 6

What is new with the new European Commission?

Answer 6

• 8 VP’s (2 also had been candidates for the presidency)
• European green deal
• Europe fit for the digital age
• Protecting our european way of life
• A stronger europe in the world
• European democracy

Question 7

When does the Council of the EU require unanimous votes?

Answer 7

1. On accession of new members
2. Treaty Changes
3. Multi-year budget