Eu Other Institutions

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In which pillars does the ECJ function?

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only the first

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How many judges are in the ECJ?

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25 judges, one for each country

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what is the role of the advocates general? How many are there?

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8 advocated general; provide legal opinion and prepare decision making; 90% decided by AG

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how long is a judges term?

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6 years, renewable

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what does the president of the ECJ do? How is he elected?

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directs work of court; presides over hearing; elected by the judges

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where does the ECJ meet? what configuration?

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usually in chambers of 3-5 judges; meet in Luxembourg

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What is the Court of First Instance? When was it created?

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(1988) deals with more technical matters; created to increase efficiency (also 25 judges)

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What are the powers of the ECJ?

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proceeding for failure to fulfill an obligation; proceedings for annulment; proceedings for failur to act; actions for damages; Appeals; Preliminary Rulings

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What is a Preliminary ruling?

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If national cour doesn't know what to do (which EU law to apply) can ask a higher court, eventually the ECJ delivers the final ruling;

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why is the Preliminary ruling important?

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keeps rulings of all member states consistent

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When was the European Court of Auditors created?

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1975

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what does the European Court of Auditors do?

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watches over finances and budget

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Is Court of Auditors primary institution? A judicial power?

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No, neither; have no legal character

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What is the organization of the Court of Auditors? How are they elected?

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one member from each country, with 6 year term; appointed by council after consultation with EP;

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Where is Court of Auditors based? How many people does it employ?

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Luxembourg; 300 people

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What are the tasks of the Court of Auditors?

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auditing accounts and iplementation of the EU budget which aims at improving financial management and reporting to the citizens (use of public funds by authorities)

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What is in the yearly report by Court of Auditors

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implementation of EU budget each financial year; reliability of accounts and legality/regularity of transactions; annual reports concerning certain Community bodies;

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Does the Court of Auditors have to be consulted?

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YES --for opinion prior to adoption of certain EC regulations of financial nature

Front 19

What is the expenditure of the EU budget?

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most goes to CAP (48%); regional development (35%); only 5.5% to administrative

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What is the principle revenue of the EU budget?

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Custom duties, part of value added tax, fraction of GNI

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what is the maximum amount of member states GNI used in budget? what is it currently for 2007-

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1.27%; is only 1.24% right now

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what is a net contributor vs a net receiver?

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contributor contribues more money to the EU than gets from it, and receivers receive more for infrastructure than put in

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how many years is the budget plan?

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7 years (2007-2013)

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How does so much get done when the EU has such a little budget?

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co-financing with member states; not true for CAP

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when was the European Central Bank created?

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1998

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are those without the euro part of ESCBs?

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yes, with special status; allowed to conduct respective national monetary policies but doesn't take part in decision-making regarding euro or its implementation

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what is the ESCBs responsible for?

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common currency policy guranteeing price stability;

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What does the ESCB consist of?

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European System of Central Banks consists of the ECB and all national central banks

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what are the tasks of the ECB?

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Define and implement monetary policy of euro area; foreign exchange operations; hold and manage official foreign reserves of member states; promote smooth operation of payment systems

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What are the decision making bodies within the ECB?

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Governing Council; Executive Board

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what does the Governing Council of the ECB do?

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adopts guidelines for Eurosystem and formulates monetary policy of the euro area

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what is the organization of the governing council of the ECB? how do they vote?

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members of the executive board and governors of the NCBs of member states with euro; vote by simple majority; independent

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What does the executive board of the ECB do?

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implement monetary policy in accordance with the guidelines and decisions laid down by governing council; give necessary instructions to the NCBs

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what is the organization of the executive board of the ECB?

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president, Vice-President and four other members; appointed by common accord of governments and member states (recommented by Council, consulted EP and Governing Council)

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What is the General Council of the ECB?

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Advisory body; gathers information; President, vice-president and governors of NCBs of all member states

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What is the difference between French and German economic policies?

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Germany supports free market, uses inflation, central bank to steal economy; France uses political influence of central bank to get goal done (lower unemployment)

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When is the Economic and Social Committe created? Why?

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1958; to assemble employers and employees in a social partnership

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What does the EESC do?

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Issues statements on proposals (no one needs to listen) and reduces transaction costs

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How many members in the EESC? Who are the representatives?

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317 members (344 with new members); employers, employees and various interest groups

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how many times do the economic and social committee meet? in what formation?

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9 plenery sessions a year; 6 single market sections; meet in working groups like Commission (Divded into sections);

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When was the Committee of Regions created? Why?

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1993; to give representation to the regions in Brussels

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What is the CoR role?

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advisory body; must be consulted but not listened to

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who consults the CoR?

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Commmission and Council; after Amsterdam, EP as well

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How many members in the CoR? who are they?

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317; governors and deputies of regions;

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What policy areas can the CoR deal with?

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economic and social cohesion; trans-European infrastructure networks; health, education, culture; after amsterdam: employment policy, social policy, environment, vocational training and transport

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What are the problems with the CoR?

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only minority of states are federal, so artificial regions are created; economical diversity, different interests so difficult to find agreement; not a lot of power

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What was the ICG aim in 1999 after Amsterdam? (Amsterdam leftovers)

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Possible extension of QMV in Council; Weighting of votes in Council; size and composition of the European Commission; enhanced co-operation;