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European Union – Institutions & Agencies

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Main Institutions

  • European Parliament
    The legislative power of the European Union. Elections are held every five years. It acts as an equal partner to the Council of Ministers and passes the majority of European laws. Members are elected representatives of EU-wide political parties, not individual member states.
  • Council of the European Union
    Consisting of Ministers of the member states. Meetings are arranged based on topic being considered. (eg. Foreign policy issues discussed by all foreign affairs ministers from member states).
  • Presidency of the Council of the European Union
    President oversees all activities and activities of the Parliament. It is a rotating 6-month position.
  • Secretary General of the Council of the E.U.
    Assists Council in all matters related to foreign policy and security

Subsidiary Institutions

Consultative Groups

  • Committee of the Regions
    Representative assembly of local and regional authorities.
  • Economic and Social Committee
    Consultative body to advise the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on matters related to economic and social issues affecting members.

Other Administrative Bodies

Reference Tools

  • Europa
    Gateway site to European Union.
  • Europa publications
    Links to papers and publications dealing with all aspects of the E.U. Publications are available in pdf format through the "EU Bookshop" link.
  • Introduction to the European Union. ZZ EM 97E71. Online
    Provides basic information on institutions and activities of the E.U.
  • Official Documents of the E.U. ZZ EM B72. Online
    Select the "Documents" tab. Contains documents from all institutions of the E.U.
  • Overview of Institutions of the European Union
    Detailed view of all institutions of the E.U.

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Last updated April 23rd, 2009 by C.P. (details)