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EU Institutions
Match the name and task of the EU Institutions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The European Parliament | represents the EU's citizens and is directly elected by them |
| The European Ombudsman | guards EU citizens and businesses against maladministration |
| The European Commission | seeks to uphold the inteerests of the Union as a whole |
| The Council of the European Union | represents the individual member states |
| The Court of Justice | upholds the rule of European law |
| The European Data Protection Supervisor | ensures that EU institutions or bodies respect people's right to privacy when processing their personal data |
| The European Central Bank | is responsible for European monetary policy |
| The Committee of the Regions | represents regional and local authorities |