5. European Court of Justice

The ECJ runs the courts of the EU. It is located in Luxembourg and is made up of 28 judges who decide if the actions of the Commission, member states or private citizens comply with the rules of the EU. The court’s decisions are final and everyone, including governments, must follow them.

European Court of Justice building in Luxembourg
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Words

  • comply = to do whatever you are asked to do
  • government = the people who rule a country
  • located = place where it can be found
  • rules = instructions on how things must be done