European Union

The main European Union home page. Site is available in many languages.

The European Council consists of the heads of state or government of the EU's member states, together with its President and the European Commission President. It defines the EU's general political direction and priorities.
The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. Also known informally as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies.

The presidency represents the Council in relations with the other EU institutions, particularly with the Commission and the European Parliament. The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council.

The Parliament acts as a co-legislator, sharing with the Council the power to adopt and amend legislative proposals and to decide on the EU budget.

Main portal for the EU court system, including the European Court of Justice, General Court and Civil Service Tribunal.

One of the very best web sites to locate information, and the place to go for information about US/EU relations. Be sure to try their A-Z index.

The European Documentation Center in Valencia, Spain also maintains an excellent homepage. In Spanish.