Correct Option
Both statements regarding the European Commission and the European Council are incorrect.
Statement 1:
- The first part, "European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations," is correct. The European Commission serves as the executive arm of the European Union and is responsible for representing the EU in external relations, including the negotiation of trade agreements.
- The second part, "European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union," is incorrect. The European Council defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities but does not possess formal legislative power. Legislative functions within the EU are primarily exercised by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (often referred to as the Council of Ministers).
Statement 2:
- The first part, "European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries," is incorrect. The European Commission is composed of Commissioners, typically one from each member state, who are nominated by their national governments and approved by the European Parliament.
- The second part, "European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament," is incorrect. The European Council consists of the Heads of State or Government of the EU member countries, along with its own President and the President of the European Commission.
Since both statements contain factual inaccuracies regarding the composition and functions of these EU institutions, neither statement is correct.
Incorrect Options
Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because they assert the correctness of one or both of the statements. As detailed above, both Statement 1 and Statement 2 contain factual errors concerning the roles and composition of the European Commission and the European Council. Therefore, neither statement can be considered correct individually or jointly.