Figure 2.2

A chart shows key E U institutions, members, and roles in a vertical sequence. The seven columns are as follows. 1. European Council; Heads of government or state; Sets general political direction. 2. Council; Ministers of national governments; Sets speci¬fic political direction; Approves legislation; Adopts budget, jointly with Parliament. 3. Commission; Independent appointees; Develops policy; Drafts legislation; Enforces E U Law. 4. European Parliament; Directly elected MEPs; Approves legislation, jointly with Council; Adopts budget, jointly with Council. 5. CJEU; Independent judges; Interprets or applies E U law. 6. Court of Auditors; Independent auditors; Audits EU -nuances. 7. ECB; Independent bankers; Sets EU monetary policy.

Figure 2.2 Summary of the EU institutions

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