What are the principal institutions of the European Union

To what extent do these institutions engage with the sources of EU law?

QUESTION:

What are the principal institutions of the European Union? To what extent do these institutions engage with the sources of EU law?

Should identify the principal EU institutions and assess their individual composition, function and status within the overall EU structure. An analysis of each

principal institution in turn is recommended. You can also refer to other less important institutions but you should be aware of the parameters of the overall word

count. You should remember that this is a law assignment and not a political assessment. You should therefore avoid providing a political analysis.

You are permitted to provide a historical description of the evolution of the EU and the Treaties, but such description should be limited. When describing the

institutions you should also give a description of the legal basis for each institution and, where relevant, the institution’s legal function. You will then be

expected to explain the different types of EU law and the sources of EU law. You are additionally expected to provide a conclusion which addresses both parts of the

question and assesses the extent to which the institutions engage with the sources of EU law
For this institutions the essay should be for you dont have to include extra information –

The principal institutions of the EU are;
The EU Commission, (Arts 244-250 TFEU).
The Council, (Arts 237-243 TFEU).
The European Parliament, (Arts 223-234 TFEU).
The European Court of Justice, (Arts 251-281 TFEU).

Other EU institutions include, (inter alia);
The European Council.
COREPER.
Court of Auditors.
The EU Ombudsman.