Static – World History – The Two Europe Since 1945 – (3) | Focus – Mains
Notes for World History
THE MACHINERY OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
The European Commission: It ran the day-to-day work of the Community. It was staffed by civil servants and economists.
The Council of Ministers: It consisted of govt representatives from each of the member states. Their aim was to keep running their govt on similar lines. There was a certain amount of friction between the Council and the Commission.
The European Parliament: It consisted of representatives chosen by the parliaments of the member states. They could discuss issues and make recommendations, but had no control over the Commission or the Council.
The European Court of Justice: It was set up to deal with any problems that might arise out of the interpretation and operation of the Treaty of Rome. It soon became regarded as a body to which people could appeal if their govt was thought to be infringing the rules of the Community.
