Portal:European Union/Competences

The distribution of competences in various policy areas between Member States and the Union is divided in the following three categories:

Competences of the European Union in relation to those of its member states

Exclusive competence

Shared competence

Supporting competence

The Union has exclusive competence to make directives and conclude international agreements when provided for in a Union legislative act as to …

the customs union
the establishing of the competition rules necessary for the functioning of the internal market
monetary policy for the Member States whose currency is the euro
the conservation of marine biological resources under the common fisheries policy
Common Commercial Policy
conclusion of certain international agreements

Member States cannot exercise competence in areas where the Union has done so, that is …

the internal market
social policy, for the aspects defined in this Treaty
economic, social and territorial cohesion
agriculture and fisheries, excluding the conservation of marine biological resources
environment
consumer protection
transport
trans-European networks
energy
the area of freedom, security and justice
common safety concerns in public health matters, for the aspects defined in this Treaty

Union exercise of competence shall not result in Member States being prevented from exercising theirs in …

The Union coordinates Member States policies or implements supplemental to their common policies not covered elsewhere in …

The Union can carry out actions to support, coordinate or supplement Member States' actions in …

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