EU institutions playing a significant role in the Brexit negotiations are: a) the European Council,which defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU and consists of the heads of state or government of member states, together with the President of the European Commission. b) the Council of the EU, which represents member states' governments. That is where ministers from EU countries meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies. They play a key role in negotiating and approving EU legislation and international agreements; c) the European Commission, the only institution with the authority to initiate legislation in most areas. It draws on input from a variety of other bodies; d) the European Parliament, comprising 751 MEPs elected by citizens of the 28 member states. Its role is to scrutinise, amend and vote on legislation.
Brexit negotiations: who to pray for
Written by David Fletcher 16 Jun 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for God to be with all these EU bodies, as they prepare for next week’s meetings in Brussels which will launch the Brexit negotiations. (Job 8:6)
- More: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/brexit-explained/brexit-explained-eu-role-brexit-negotiations