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Click through this guide to find out more about the EU's institutions.

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Introduction
Spread across the heart of Europe the institutions of the European Union form the framework for co-operation between the 27 member states.

As well as the high-profile Parliament, Commission and Central Bank, the EU relies on a number of smaller bodies to keep it running. In addition, there are a raft of agencies dotted across the continent dedicated to every aspect of European life.

Use this guide to find out where they are and what they do.

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