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