In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and the European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council? 1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas the European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union. 2. European Commission comprises of the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and the European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council? 1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas the European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union. 2. European Commission comprises of the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.
- European Commission:-
- It is the executive branch of the European Union(EU) and entrusted with the following tasks:-
- Responsible for proposing legislation
- Implementing decisions
- Upholding the EU treaties
- Managing the day-to-day business of the European Union(EU)
- It comprises of Commissioners who are appointed by the European Council after receiving approval from the European Parliament.
- It is the executive branch of the European Union(EU) and entrusted with the following tasks:-
- European Council:-
- It is a collegiate body that defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities but does not negotiate or adopt EU laws as it is not a legislating institution.
- The members of the council include the following:-
- Heads of State or Government of the EU member states
- President of the European Council
- President of the European Commission
- Hence, from the above-mentioned points, we can conclude that Both the statements are incorrect.
Additional Information
- European Union:-
- It is a political and economic union comprising 27 nations that are primarily located in Europe.
- Some of the major goals of the union are:
- Promote peace, offer freedom, security, and justice without internal borders.
- Sustainable development based on balanced economic growth and price stability.
- Combat social exclusion and discrimination, enhance economic, social, and territorial cohesion and solidarity among EU countries.
- Establish an economic and monetary union whose currency is the Euro.
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