The article discusses how the European Union is governed and the efforts to make it work better. The Lisbon Treaty was created to improve the EU's institutions and decision-making processes. Multi-level governance shows that different authority structures interact in the global political economy. The Open Method of Coordination (OMC) is a new way for EU countries to work together on economic issues. Flexible integration is a potential method for EU integration, but it's controversial and needs more practical steps to be successful.