The structure of European Union can be presented as Greek temple, which roof is supported by three pillars, whereas the base is created by decision-making processes and legal standards.
The first pillar of European Union has economic character. It is created by three original organizational structures - European Community, European Coal and Steel Community and European Atomic Energy Community. This pillar cope with all topics that were domain of previously mentioned organizations, that is:
The second pillar include common foreign and security policy. The major tasks are:
The third pillar concerns co-operation in the fight against crime. Its main aims are preventing and fighting with:
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