Chapter 23 The European Union 19/02/2019 Chapter 23 The European Union This is the Title Slide © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

EU Institutions European Council Council of the EU Commission 19/02/2019 EU Institutions European Council Commission Parliament Council of the EU Court of Justice Court of Auditors European Central Bank © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

19/02/2019 The European Union The European Union is a trading bloc which operates as a free trade area for its 27* member states. * 27 members as of September 2012. Croatia due to join in 2013. This is the Title and Content Slide © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

19/02/2019 European Council These European Council meetings represent an attempt by Heads of State to set out priorities and a general political direction of the EU. This is a 2 Content Slide © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

The European Commission 19/02/2019 The European Commission There are 27 Commissioners; one nominee from each member state. They are appointed for a 5 year term and each has a specific area of responsibility, E.g. EU agriculture Commissioner. They are responsible for the day to day management of the EU. © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

Functions of the European Commission 19/02/2019 Functions of the European Commission Proposing new laws Enforcing EU laws Managing the EU’s budget Representing the EU internationally This is a comparison slide © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

The European Parliament 19/02/2019 The European Parliament They are directly elected by EU citizens Elections take place every five years MEPs work collaboratively with like-minded colleagues from other countries © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

Functions of the European Parliament 19/02/2019 Functions of the European Parliament To represent EU citizens To help introduce legislation To approve and monitor the Commission To approve the EU budget © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

Council of the European Union 19/02/2019 Council of the European Union (formerly The Council of Ministers) Council members are government ministers from EU member states. The membership of the Council is not fixed and depends on the topic under discussion. © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

Functions of the Council of the EU 19/02/2019 Goal setting and policy co-ordination Passing legislation Functions of the Council of the EU Approving the EU budget Signing international agreements © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

19/02/2019 EU Court of Justice This is an independent court of law with judges appointed by member states for a term of six years. This court seeks to ensure that EU laws are enforced and implemented in a manner that is uniform and fair. © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

19/02/2019 European Central Bank Located in Frankfurt, the ECB administers EU monetary policy and the single currency used by Eurozone members. The ECB also sets Eurozone interest rates. © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

19/02/2019 The Court of Auditors Its primary role is to monitor EU budgetary spending. It aims to ensure the EU budget is spent in a manner consistent with implementing EU policy. © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

EU Legislative Process 19/02/2019 EU Legislative Process Proposals from Commission Reviewed by Parliament and Council Redrafting by Commission Agreement by Parliament and Council Legislation enacted or proposal rejected © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

Major EU policies Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 19/02/2019 Major EU policies Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Single European Market (SEM) Economic and Monetary Policy (EMU) Competition Policy The EU Social Policy Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY

The Future of the EU Economic growth and stability 19/02/2019 The Future of the EU Economic growth and stability Safeguarding the single currency Enlargement of the EU © Edco 2012    It’s the Business R. DELANEY