Article 149(1) TEU: Elected by the European Parliament
Responsibilities: Lay down guidelines, appoint vice-presidents, internal organisation
College Of Commsioners
Commission now comprised of members which represent two thirds of the member states, unless the European
Council votes unanimously to alter this number. Article 27(5) TEU
Previously One member from each member state - Article 17(4) TEU (PRE October 2014)
Member states make suggestions for members. The Council and the Commission's president elect then selects a list
of who are to be commissioners. This list is subject to a vote of approval by the European Parliament
Powers of the commission set out in Article 17 TEU
The European Parliament
750 members, plus the president. The number of each state's members
based on the population size. Minimum of six members per state, Maximum 96
The European Parliament Elects the President of the Commission
The European Council
Recommends A candidate for the
Presidency of the Commission to
Parliament
Presidency decided by a overall majority - In office for 2.5 years
Central to the EU's decision making
process. No important developments
occurs without having been considered by
the council
The Council
Split into different configurations depending on
the subject being discussed.
Members - A representative of each
member state at ministerial level
General Affaris Council
Creates Agenda for European Council
Foreign Affairs Council
Chaired By the High representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs
Economics Finance Council
Presidents of configurations (aside from
the foreign affairs committee) decided by a
qualified majority