Relacionar Columnas European institutionsVersión en línea Match the EU institutions with their functions por Laura Mercader Martinez 1 European Council 2 Council of the EU 3 European Parliament 4 European Court of Auditors 5 Court of Justice of the EU 6 European Commission It sets the EU's general political direction. It ensures that the law is observed in all member states. It is the executive body of the EU. It prepares and passes laws and budgets It ensures that the EU funds are invested properly. It coordinates economic and defence policies.