WORLD HISTORY

POST COLD WAR WORLD

INTEGRATION OF EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which institution was established first? European Parliament or European Union?
A
European Parliament
B
European Union
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The European Parliament is the first of the seven European Union institutions mentioned in Article 13 of the Treaty on the European Union (EU Treaty). It represents the interests of the European Union’s citizens.

Detailed explanation-2: -The European Coal and Steel Community, founded in 1951, is the first step in securing a lasting peace. In 1957, the Treaty of Rome establishes the European Economic Community (EEC) and a new era of ever-closer cooperation in Europe.

Detailed explanation-3: -The European Parliament is the only directly elected body of the seven European Union institutions, standing as “the voice of the people.” Together with the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU.

Detailed explanation-4: -Overview. The European Parliament is the EU’s law-making body. It is directly elected by EU voters every 5 years. The last elections were in May 2019.

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