Summary: Institutions Of The Eu
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EU basis
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How many EU member states?
28 -
What is the unique feature of the EU?
All the Eu member states are sovereign countries, but they have pooled some of their sovereignty in order to gain strength and the benefits of size -
Which treaty has been esthablished in 1951, and entered into force in 1952?
The treaty of Paris, esthablishing the European Coal and Steel Community -
Which treaty has been signed in 1957, and entered into force in 1958?
The treaties of Rome, the European Economic Community (ECC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Eurotom) -
Which treaty has been signed in 1986, and came into force in 1987?
The Single European Act (SEA) -
Which treaty has been signed in 2001, and came into force in 2003?
The treaty of Nice -
Which two things do not have binding force?
Recommendations and opinions -
What is a directive?
It is a law that binds the Member States, or a group of Member States, to achieve a particular objective -
What is a decision?
It can be addressed to Member States, groups, people or indivuduals. A decision is binding in its entirety. -
How is legislation passed?
Every European law is based on a specific treaty article. This determines which legislative procedure must be followed. The treaty sets out the decision-making process, including Commission proposals, successive readings by council and parliament and opinions of the advisory bodies. When a qualified majority is sufficient for the Council and when unanimity is required, legislation can be passed.
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