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What are the main institutions of the European Union?

EU institutions European Parliament European Council Council of the European Union European Commission Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) European Central Bank (ECB) European Court of Auditors (ECA) European External Action Service (EEAS) European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) European Committee of the Regions (CoR)

What is the European politics & institutions programme?

The European Politics and Institutions programme covers the EU’s institutional architecture, governance and policymaking to ensure that it can move forward and respond to the challenges of the 21st century democratically and effectively.

What role do national institutions play in the EU system?

EU institutions are at the heart of the EU system, but national institutions also play key roles. Governments attend the European Council and the Council of the European Union, administrations and agencies implement and enforce EU policy, and parliaments and courts contribute to accountability and scrutiny.

What is the role of government in the European Union?

Governments attend the European Council and the Council of the European Union, administrations and agencies implement and enforce EU policy, and parliaments and courts contribute to accountability and scrutiny. The combination of EU and national institutions distinguishes the EU from other international organizations.