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The role of the European Court of Justice is aiding the international cooperation of EU laws, as well as making sure the law is interpreted and executed the same across EU countries.

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The Justice Court room structure consists of 27 judges ,each judge being from one member state, and 11 general advocates that are reappointed by the state every 6 years. 

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 Duties of the European Court of Justice include settling legal disputes with national governments and EU institutions. 

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The Council Of Ministers is made up of government ministers from each EU member state with the title of presidency being rotated every six months, currently holding the title is Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary. The council exists in 10 different configurations such as General Affairs, Economic and Financial affairs ect. the Council of Ministers is made up of 3 categories of ministers: cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and ministers of state.

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The role of the Council of Ministers includes joining with the European Parliament to create the legislative and budgetary functions. They also negotiate and adopt laws based on proposals from the European Commission. They conclude agreements between the EU and other countries.

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European Parliament -

1. The parliament has three main roles. Passing EU laws, together with the Council of the EU, based on European Commission proposals

2. Deciding on International Agreements

3. Deciding on enlargements

The European Parliament is an important forum for political debate and decision-making at the EU level.

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Directly-elected EU body with legislative, supervisory, and budgetary responsibilities

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The European Council defines the EU's overall political directions and priorities and sets the EU's policy agenda in both the short term and the long term. It usually adopts conclusions at European Council meetings which identify issues of concern and actions to take. It does not negotiate or adopt EU laws.

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The European Council was created as an informal forum for discussion between heads of state or government of the EU member states.

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The European Council was created as an informal forum for discussion between heads of state or government of the EU member states.

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European Parliament

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Passing EU laws; deciding international agreements;  deciding on enlargements; reviewing Commission work programme;

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The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.

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The members of the European Council are the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, the European Council President and the President of the European Commission. Simon Harris represents Ireland

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The European Council plays an important role in several appointment procedures for high profile EU- level roles, in particular: Electing the President of the European Council, Proposing the President of the European Commission, Appointing the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Officially appointing the entire body of the Commissioners, Appointing the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), Including the President of the ECB

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Promotes the general interest of the EU by proposing and enforcing legislation as well as by implementing policies and the EU budget.

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The Commission is composed of the College of Commissioners from 27 EU countries. Together, the 27 Members of the College are the Commission's political leadership during a 5-year term. They are assigned responsibility for specific policy areas by the President.

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The Commission helps to shape the EU's overall strategy, proposes new EU laws and policies, monitors their implementation and manages the EU budget. It also plays a significant role in supporting international development and delivering aid.

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Defines the general political direction and priorities of the European union

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Charles Michel from Belgium and Ursula von der Leyen from Germany (commission president)

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27 members, all chosen as their respective countries head of government

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1. sets the EU's common foreign and security policy looks at strategic interests for the EU as a whole 2. deals with the EU's direction and political priorities 3. nominates and appoints candidates for high profile roles such as the commission and ECB (European central bank) 

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Welcome to your First Padlet! Please follow the instructions below to complete the activity. If you have any questions, please ask for help.

• Choose one EU institution

• Create a post summarizing the institution's role, structure, and duties.

• Attach a relevant image or video to enhance your explanation.

• After posting, read at least three other posts and comment on one that you found particularly interesting or informative.

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Who is the President? Say something interesting about this person.

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e.g. Manage the international relations between EU and the rest of the world.

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Find the web address for your chosen EU institution