How the European union works

1. How the European
Union works

2. The 28 member countries of the
European Union

3. Three key players

4. The EU institutions

5. How EU laws are made

6. The European Parliament - voice of
the people

7. The European political
parties

8. Council of Ministers - voice of the
Member States

9. Council of Ministers - how they
vote
double majority

10. Summit at the European
Council
Summit of heads of state and governments of all
EU countries

11. A high representative for foreign
affairs and security
Federica Mogherini

12. The European Commission -
promoting the common interest
28 independent members, one from each EU
country

13. The Court of Justice - upholding the
law
28 independent judges, one from each EU country

14. The European
Ombudsman
Emily O’Reilly
The European Ombudsman

15. The European Court of Auditors:
getting value for your money
28 independent members

16. The European Central Bank:
managing the euro
Mario Draghi
President of the Central Bank

17. The European Economic and
Social Committee: voice of civil
society
353 members

18. The Committee of the Regions:
voice of local government
353 members

19. Civil servants working for the
EU

20. Thanks for your
attention
Alex Gigov
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