In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European commission and European Council? 1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participated

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Q: 72 (IAS/2010)
In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European commission and European Council?
1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participated in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union
2. European Commission comprises the heads of State of govt. of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

IAS

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Neither of the statements is correct.

The European Commission is the executive arm of the European Union and is responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, managing EU policies and allocating EU funding. In the context of trade negotiations, the European Commission represents the EU in external trade negotiations, including negotiations with India.

The European Council, on the other hand, is a forum where EU leaders meet to set the EU`s political agenda and priorities. It provides the impetus for policy and decision-making, but does not participate in trade negotiations.

Therefore, the correct option is "Neither 1 nor 2".