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Institutions & Procedures II

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  1. 1.Which TEU article lists the EU's seven institutions?

    Article 13 TEU: Parliament, European Council, Council, Commission, Court of Justice of the EU, European Central Bank and Court of Auditors.

    Art 13 TEU

  2. 2.Qualified majority voting in the Council (Art 16(4) TEU)?

    At least 55% of Council members, representing Member States with at least 65% of the EU population; a blocking minority needs at least four members.

    Art 16(4) TEU

  3. 3.Which TFEU article sets out the ordinary legislative procedure?

    Article 294 TFEU: Commission proposal, then co-decision by Parliament and Council.

    Art 294 TFEU

  4. 4.Article 288 TFEU — types of legal act?

    Regulations (binding and directly applicable), directives (binding as to result), decisions (binding on addressees), and recommendations and opinions (not binding).

    Art 288 TFEU

  5. 5.Time limit for an annulment action under Article 263 TFEU?

    Two months from publication of the measure, its notification to the claimant, or the day it came to the claimant's knowledge.

    Art 263(6) TFEU

  6. 6.Which article governs withdrawal from the EU, and when did the UK leave?

    Article 50 TEU; the UK left on 31 January 2020.

    Art 50 TEU

  7. 7.Article 7 TEU?

    A procedure to determine a serious and persistent breach of the Article 2 values by a Member State, which can lead to suspension of rights, including voting rights in the Council.

    Art 7 TEU