How Does Law-making in the EU Work?

The European Union makes laws by having a special team of people from different countries work together like a group of friends who all want to build the best treehouse ever.

The European Parliament is like the kids in the group, they come from many countries and vote on what should be added to the treehouse. The Council of the EU is like the parents, they represent each country and help decide if the treehouse plan is good enough.

1. Someone proposes an idea, like adding a slide or a ladder.
2. The Parliament votes on it, just like kids deciding what to add next.
3. The Council checks in, like parents making sure everything is safe and fun.
4. If both agree, the European Commission, like the group leader who keeps things moving forward, makes sure the law is put into action across all countries.

Sometimes they have to go back and forth a few times, just like when kids argue about which game to play next. But eventually, everyone agrees on something fun and useful for all of them!