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European law
body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.
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Committee of the Regions (CoR)
Law; European law
One of two 'consultative bodies' of the EU. It brings together elected local and regional government representatives from across the EU to discuss European policy.
Association agreement
Law; European law
Treaty promising tighter cooperation between the EU and an external nation in various economic, social, and political fields. Can also take the form of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
Law; European law
Controls the efforts of EU member states to act in a unified way on foreign policy and security affairs.
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)
Law; European law
EU policy designed to make EU fishing grounds a common resource by giving access to all member states.
Co-decision
Law; European law
A structure that means that EU decisions must be taken jointly by the Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Asylum seekers
Law; European law
People who migrate to another country looking to be protected from war or persecution.
Coalition
Law; European law
A formal agreement between political parties to share power in government.
