How the EU Institutions Function

The EU institutions include the European Council, European Commission, and European Parliament, among others.
The European Council is composed of the leaders of the EU member states and meets four times a year to set EU policy, integrate Europe, and has an "emergency brake" power to veto EU plans.
The European Commission is responsible for drafting EU laws and is comprised of 28 commissioners, one from each member country, with the president nominated by the European Council.
The European Parliament plays a role in adopting EU laws, with the number of seats allocated to each country based on population, and it operates like a national parliament with political parties and elections.
The distribution of power between the Commission and Parliament is a key criticism of the EU, with the Commission proposing laws and the Parliament voting on them, leading to concerns about the lack of direct voter influence in the Commission's selection.
Explore the inner workings of the European Union in this informative video. Uncover the key institutions that drive EU policies and governance and discover their unique roles and responsibilities. From the European Council's decision-making to the European Commission's law-drafting processes and the European Parliament's legislative authority, we break it all down for you.

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🔍 In this video, we cover:

European Council: Decision-making body
European Commission: Law-drafting institution
European Parliament: Legislative authority
Council of Ministers: Balancing national interests
European Court of Auditors: Ensuring efficient spending
European Court of Justice: Upholding EU law
Other EU institutions: Economic and Social Committee, Committee of Regions, and more
EU's influence on non-member countries
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