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