The institutions, bodies and agencies of the union

Institutions, advisory bodies, financial bodies, inter-institutional services, agencies, etc., make up the structure that enables the Union to operate. The 'institutional triangle' is at the basis of this structure. It is formed by the Commission, representing the general interests of the Communities, the European Parliament, representing the peoples, and the Council, representing the Member States. These three institutions lay down the policies and legislative acts that apply throughout the EU.
The powers and responsibilities of these institutions, and the rules and procedures governing them, are laid down in the Treaties.

THE INSTITUTIONS
- European Parliament
- Council of the European Union
  - Rules of procedure of the Council of the European Union
- European Commission
  - Rules of Procedure of the European Commission
- Judicial bodies
- Court of Auditors of the European Union
  - The Court of Auditors of the European Union
- European Council
  - Rules of Procedure of the European Council
CONSULTATIVE BODIES
- European Economic and Social Committee
  - Rules of Procedure of the European Economic and Social Committee
- Committee of the Regions
  - Rules of Procedure of the Committee of the Regions
THE OTHER BODIES
- European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF)
- European Central Bank (ECB)
  - The European Central Bank (ECB)
  - Enlargement of the euro area: adjustment of voting arrangements in the Governing Council of the ECB
- The European Ombudsman
  - The European Ombudsman
DECENTRALISED AGENCIES

EUROPA

Summaries of EU legislation

The institutions, bodies and agencies of the union

See also