Article I-19 The Union's institutions
1. The Union shall have an institutional framework which shall aim to:
— promote its values,
— advance its objectives,
— serve its interests, those of its citizens and those of the Member States,
— ensure the consistency, effectiveness and continuity of its policies and actions.
This institutional framework comprises:
— The European Parliament,
— The European Council,
— The Council of Ministers (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Council’),
— The European Commission (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Commission’),
— The Court of Justice of the European Union.
2. Each institution shall act within the limits of the powers conferred on it in the Constitution, and in conformity with the procedures and conditions set out in it. The institutions shall practise mutual sincere cooperation.
