Ch.2 Institutional Structure Concept
Question
What is the European Commission's role, and what near-monopoly does it hold?
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Answer
It promotes the general interest, is 'guardian of the Treaties', implements policy and the budget — and holds the (near-)monopoly on the right to initiate legislation.
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Often called the EU's executive.
Consolidated TEU (EUR-Lex) — eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:12016M/TXT
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