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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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European law

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.

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