Portal:European Union/Institutions Intro

The European Union currently has five institution. They are outlined in the treaties of the European Union in the following order: the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union (the Council); the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Communities and the European Court of Auditors.


~ Primary executive arm ~ ~ 1st legislative chamber / 2nd executive ~ ~ 2nd legislative chamber ~ ~ Judicial arm ~
Commission Council Parliament Court of Justice
  • Proposes legislation and manages day to day running
  • Co-legislates, proposes appointments, sole body for intergovernmental pillars
  • Co-legislates, approves appointments
  • Interprets EU law