WORLD HISTORY

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INTEGRATION OF EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which EU Institution has the right to sign EU’s international agreements?
A
the Council, after a proposal by the Commission, unless the Commission has specific competencies
B
the Commission, after a proposal by the Council and after consulting the European Parliament
C
the Commission autonomously
D
the Council autonomously
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Together with the European Parliament, the Council is the main decision-making body of the EU. Not to be confused with: European Council-quarterly summits, where EU leaders meet to set the broad direction of EU policy making. Council of Europe-not an EU body at all.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Treaty of Maastricht, the European Council acquired a formal status and role to provide the impetus and general political guidelines for the EU.

Detailed explanation-3: -The European Commission is the sole holder of the right of legislative initiative within the EU.

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