Having regards to both its composition and powers, critically analyse whether the Commission effectively promotes 'the general interest of the Union' as required by Article 17(1) TEU. Your answer should particularly focus on the Commission's power of initiative in the legislative process and explain how the Commission interacts in this context with the Council of the EU and the European Parliament. For reference, Article 17(1) TEU provides The Commission shall promote the general interest of the Union and take appropriate initiatives to that end. It shall ensure the application of the Treaties, and of measures adopted by the institutions pursuant to them. It shall oversee the application of Union law under the control of the Court of Justice of the European Union. It shall execute the budget and manage programmes. It shall exercise coordinating, executive and management functions, as laid down in the Treaties. With the exception of the common foreign and security policy, and other cases provided for in the Treaties, it shall ensure the Union's external representation. It shall initiate the Union's annual and multiannual programming with a view to achieving interinstitutional agreements.

Subject:EU Law

Country:UK