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The EU is active in all areas of politics in Europe

What Does the EU Actually Do?

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The European Union is active in all aspects of its citizens’ lives through its social, economic, regulatory and financial policies. Originally, its ultimate aim was to bring the citizens of Europe closer together through the greater freedom of movement of people, goods, services and money. It operates through a bureaucratic network of institutions, and to [...]

Votes are conducted democratically

The Voting Process Within the European Parliament

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The European Parliament handles thousands of votes annually. It votes up to three times for all bills for regulations, which are binding EU-wide legislation, and for directives, which set goals for member states to achieve through their own processes. It votes on the EU budget, some of the administrative decisions of the European Commission, the [...]