Establish bilateral agreements with non-EU countries

Seek approval from the European Parliament for domestic legislation

Comply with EU law and cooperate with other member states

Prioritize their own national interests over EU policies

Not engage in diplomatic relations with non-EU countries

Enter into agreements with non-member states and international organizations

Only participate in international organizations as an observer

Only enter into agreements with its member states

Free movement of data

Free movement of persons

Free movement of goods

Free movement of capital

Treaty of Lisbon

Maastricht Treaty

Treaty of Paris

Federalism

Executive prerogative

Judicial supremacy

Parliamentary sovereignty

Proposing legislation

Representing the member states

Appointing the European Commission

Implementing policies

Non-interference in the internal affairs of other member states

Competition and market liberalization

Self-sufficiency among member states

Mutual assistance and support among member states

A confederation of sovereign states

An intergovernmental alliance

A regional military coalition

A supranational organization

Council of the European Union

European Commission

European Council

European Parliament

Supranational organizations

Local authorities

EU institutions

National governments