The European Commission proposes EU legislation, negotiates trade deals with other countries on behalf of the EU, and oversees the EU budget. It is also responsible for ensuring EU laws are properly applied and can refer countries to the European Court of Justice. The Commission consists of one Commissioner from each EU member state who are each responsible for specific policy areas.

1. The European Commission

2. The European
Commission: plays a role
in proposing legislation
The Commission
acts as the
‘guardian of the
treaties’
The Commission:
negotiates on the EU’s
behalf with other nations

3. The European Commission: has
responsibility for the EU budget
The Commission is
organised: 27
Commissioners
responsible for
Make referrals to the ECJ:
areas of EU policy.
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