WorksheetsCouncil of the EU II
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is one of the main responsibilities of the Council of the EU?
Drafting EU legislation independently
Supervising the work of the ECB
Managing the EP's budget
Negotiating and adopting EU laws
Representing the EU in the UN
Who's the current President of the Council of the EU?
What must happen before the Council of the EU concludes an international agreement?
EP gives its consent
Nothing
The Commission must ratify it alone
ECB provides financial backing
EU Court of Justice reviews it
The Presidency of the Council of the EU rotates once every (a) months.
What is the role of the Council of the EU in the EU’s common foreign and security policy?
Appoints the High Representative
Negotiates directly with third parties
Commands EU military operations
Drafts international treaties
Defines and implements the policy
The other two Member States in the current Council Presidency 'Trio' are:
Ireland & Lithuania
Denmark & Poland
Ireland & Greece
Sweeden & Denmark
Lithuania & Latvia
In which case does the Council of the EU use a simple majority vote?
Approving new EU member states
Passing the EU budget
Adopting foreign policy measures
Approving new Schengen member states
Procedural matters
What are the representations conditions for a qualified majority vote in the Council of the EU?
50% members 50% population
60% members & 50% population
55% members & 65% population
75% members & 80% population
35% members & 70% population
Which of the following decisions require unanimity in the Council of the EU?
Common foreign and security policy decisions
EU Enlargement
Taxation
Important International Agreements
Critical Immigration and Asylum Policy
In which area does the Council of the EU NOT coordinate member state policies?
Judicial appointments
Economic and fiscal policies
Employment and social policy
Education and culture
Foreign and security policy
