The following glossary contains 233 terms relating to European integration and the institutions and activities of the EU. It is updated regularly and includes all the changes brought about by the Treaty of Nice as well as the latest draft reforms for the Treaties.

The glossary is being updated given the recent signing of the Treaty of Lisbon.

The definitions explain how the individual terms have evolved and rovide references to the Treaties, if necessary. Historical background, how the institutions work, what the procedures are, what areas are covered by a Community policy - the answers to these questions and many others can be found by following these links.

Source: site of the Europa Glossary

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