EPSO EU Institutions Questions
Test your knowledge of EU institutions — from the Commission and Parliament to the Court of Justice, ECA, and ECB.
What are EU institutions questions?
EU institutions questions test your knowledge of how the European Union's institutional framework works: the roles, powers, and composition of each institution, how they interact, and key procedural details. This is the largest subtopic within the EU knowledge test.
EPSO expects you to know not just the 'big three' (Commission, Parliament, Council) but also the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, the Court of Auditors, and advisory bodies like the EESC and Committee of the Regions.
Tips for EU institutions questions
Know the exact composition: 27 Commissioners, 705 MEPs, rotating Presidency
Understand the legislative procedures: ordinary (co-decision), special, consent
Don't confuse the European Council (heads of state) with the Council of the EU (ministers)
Learn which institution has which exclusive powers — this is heavily tested
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Test your knowledge of EU institutions — from the Commission and Parliament to the Court of Justice, ECA, and ECB.