The EU

Question 1

Key events in structural history of the EU

Answer 1

• Treaty of Paris 1951
• Treaty of Rome 1957
• Lisbon Treaty 2007

Question 2

Key institutions in the EU

Answer 2

• European Commission
• Council of the EU
• European council
• European Parliament

Question 3

European Commission

Answer 3

• proposes new legislation
• Implements EU policy
• Represents EU externally
• 27 commissioners ( 1 member per country)
  SUPRANATIONAL BODY

Question 4

Council of the EU

Answer 4

• Main decision making body (& Parliament)
• Ministers from each national govt

INTERGOVERNMENTAL BODY

Question 5

European Parliament

Answer 5

• Only directly elected body
• Approves legislation & budget
• Appointment powers

Question 6

European council

Answer 6

• Decides direction of EU policy & priorities

INTERGOVERNMENTAL BODY

Question 7

Executive powers

Answer 7

• EU commission
• Council of EU has some executive powers

Question 8

Legislative powers

Answer 8

• EU Parliament
• Council of EU

Question 9

What were the EU’s aims in the Lisbon Treaty

Answer 9

• Promote peace, values and well being
• Eliminate internal borders and establish free movement

Question 10

Did the EU achieve ‘promoting peace’ ?

Answer 10

• In 2012, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
• EU nations haven’t fought since WW2
• EU faces threat s from aggressive Russia
• Rise of populist & anti scepticist parties in recent elections (France, Hungary) - poor turnout levels