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In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council?

1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of mattes pertaining to economic policies of the EU.

2. European Commission comprises the heads of state/government of member countries whereas the European council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both statements are incorrect.
The European Council is a strategic decision making body that “defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities.”
European Commission is the executive body. They do the actual dirty work on drafting the legislation and running the EU.
The European Commission is the EU's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.