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Describe the functions of the Council of Ministers, European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice in making and interpreting European Union law.
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Law Exam Question June 2003 3 (a) Describe the functions of the Council of Ministers, European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice in making and interpreting European Union law (15 marks) There are 4 main institutions established by the Treaty of Rome, which make and interpret law in the European Union. The first of these is the Council of Ministers. For example, the Minister for Agriculture will attend meetings when the issue to be discussed involves agriculture. This means that the exact membership of the Council varies depending on the topic. Twice a year there are summit meeting where the heads of government meet to discuss broad matters of European policy. The Member States take it in turn to provide the President of the Council for a six month period. The President is assisted with the day-to-day work of the Council by a committee of permanent representatives known as...
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