How does the EU work (and why is it so complex)? | DW News

The EU is complex. Even most Europeans struggle to understand which EU institution does what, who's in charge and how EU laws get passed. DW Reporter Anne-Sophie Brändlin breaks down everything you need to know about how the EU works and why it's so complicated. Because of course, there's a reason for that.
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[nagihan]

Video: “Laws can only pass if...”

Subtitles: “Allah can only pass if...”

[back_the_fuck_off]

I have a law exam tomorrow and your video made everything so clear. Thanks a lot for the simplicity of your explanations

[barrywebber]

Many countries trying to work together in mutual co-operation and understanding is difficult and complex.
The EU is the best attempt so far to do this in a democratic and respectful way with strong institutions which help to prevent cronyism and corruption.
Thank you for your helpful post highlighting the benefits of the EU.

[Chillypuwn]

Very good video, however; there is a little mistake with the flags. You have the Danish flag twice, one of them being mirrored. The flag missing in its place is Malta.

[orginal-ascended]

Excellent video, amazing amount of information for 5 minutes!

[veronicallef]

that moment when they showed every flag except MALTA. We are in the EU too you know...

[francescogiovannizollo]

The EU is complex, because Europe is complex!

[julian.kollataj]

Sorry, just thought I’d just point out the imagery in my head at 0:21 - “hundreds of building and people traveling back and forth…” - has anyone of late seen any walking buildings? 😋

[bobs]

The last 78 years have been the longest period in history that Europeans weren't at war with each other.

[SukacitaYeremia]

Explaining the EU in a nutshell in 5 minutes? That's a win for an Asian like me!

[keaseball]

Need this for my english-politics test thx 😂

[bluemoon]

It isn’t complex at all . EU just have to follow orders from the far west . That’s total obedience and all is ok …..

[clairet]

Why is Malta, a Member State, not represented...unless you got the flag wrong?

[Dead_in__side__]

I think the EU is a pretty good idea but it’s really confusing. It’s such a shame the U.K. left 😔

[veellseamus]

Map: shows Britain as a part of the eu
Me: starts crying

[jarosawsadowski]

Need more people so spread this video more

[stephenbarden]

The complexity is deliberate; it obscures just how much the EU bureaucracy dictates to its member states, making it very difficult to hold anyone accountable. People like Roland Rudd love the EU; it's profoundly undemocratic at heart, and is a lobbyists' dream.

[alex]

And somewhere in there there are more lobbyists than in washington DC, a city notorious for its legalised corruption.

[josephthompson]

Treaty changes yes but u must have noticed the fast creeping of eu laws & regs that interfear in the internal running of 'seperate countries. Charger connection to human transplants

[gringochucha]

Thanks for the great video. It's the best explanation I've seen yet.
I have to admit that I found the accent pretty distracting though, even if the reporter's English is excellent.
Cheers!