Commission, Parliament, Council: who holds the power in EU institutions?

Understanding the EU requires knowing how to navigate its political landscape. The European elections in 2024 took place during a period of significant economic and geopolitical turmoil — and it showed at the ballot box. Brussels' traditional centre-right leadership was knocked further off-balance; previously shunned, the EU's extremist voices now hold more power — which they are eagerly using to influence the bloc's agenda.