European Law-Making

Commission;

• 'initiate of new laws'.
• propose new laws.
• consider what's benefitation to the EU.
• draft proposals to Council of Ministers for approval.

Council of Ministers;

• Vote on proposals.
• Some laws need an unanimous or simple majority vote.
• Qualified majority vote; votes have proportional representation in relation to the countries population, ensuring a decision made when its difficult to agree. This proposes the question of fairness, with larger countries ultimately deciding. However the process would be extremely long & difficult otherwise.

European Parliament;

• Consultation; giving their opinion on draft proposals, to help the Council of Ministers to decide whether to approve or not. They don't have to follow this.
• Cooperation; if laws affect internal markets they are consulted. If approved by the Council of Ministers vote unanimously then they can suggest amendments.
• Co-decision; if law affects internation agreements then they can veto proposals if Council of Ministers refuse to accept…