European Council - Consilium
WEBThe European Council defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities, traditionally by adopting conclusions. It does not negotiate or adopt EU laws.
Visit the Council - Consilium
WEBDiscover the buildings where EU leaders meet and learn how the European Council and the Council of the EU shape Europe's future. Join our free visits and guided tours.
Meeting calendar - Consilium
WEBThis page gathers together latest and upcoming meetings organised by the European Council, the Council of the EU and their working parties and committees. It also includes international summits where the EU is represented.
European Council - Wikipedia
WEBThe European Council (informally EUCO) is a collegiate body (directorial system) that defines the overall political direction and priorities of the European Union. The European Council is part of the executive of the European Union (EU), …
European Council – role and powers | European Union
WEBEstablished in: 1974 (informal forum), 1992 (formal status), 2009 (official EU institution) Location: Brussels (Belgium) Website: European Council. The European Council brings together EU leaders to set the EU's political agenda.
Brussels and the European Union - Wikipedia
WEBBrussels (Belgium) is considered the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting a number of principal EU institutions within its European Quarter. [2][3] The EU has no official capital but Brussels hosts the official seats of the European Commission, Council of the European Union, and European Council, as well as a ...
Council of the European Union
WEBEstablished in: 1958 (as Council of the European Economic Community) Location: Brussels (Belgium) Website: Council of the EU. In the Council of the EU, informally also known as the Council, government ministers from each EU country meet to discuss, amend and adopt laws, and coordinate policies.
Plan a visit to an EU institution - European Union
WEBPlan your visit to the European Economic and Social Committee. The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) organises information visits at its premises in Brussels. Find out how the CoR works and the role of the regions in shaping the content of EU legislation. Virtual visits are also possible.
What is the European Council and why is it meeting in Brussels?
WEBMar 23, 2022 · EU leaders are meeting in Brussels this week to discuss energy prices, COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. The meeting is a summit of the European Council, made up of 27 member states and...
Council of the European Union - Wikipedia
WEBThe Council of the European Union, often referred to in the treaties and other official documents simply as the Council, [a] and informally known as the Council of Ministers, is the third of the seven Institutions of the European Union (EU) as listed in the Treaty on European Union. [2]