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 The European Council o The European Council
The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states , together with its President and the President of the Commission.
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Setting the EU's political agenda
Role in nominations and appointments
European Council conclusions
President of the European Council
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Setting the EU's political agenda
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The Council of the EU o The Council of the European Union
The Council of the EU is the institution representing the member states' governments. Also known informally as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies.
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Decision-making process
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Role in international agreements
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Presidency of the Council
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The Council of the EU and the European Council are active in a wide range of areas , from agriculture to justice and transport.
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Education and training
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The Council of the EU and the European Council work on a wide range of issues affecting the interests of the EU and its citizens.
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Adopting EU restrictive measures - 'sanctions'
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Eastern Partnership
Energy union
Digital single market for Europe
Meetings o Meetings
Fair labour mobility in the EU
Fight against terrorism
Investment plan for Europe
Modernising EU rules for medical devices
Response to migratory pressures
Tackling climate change
The 4th railway package
Clean air package
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Energy union
Fair labour mobility in the EU
Fight against terrorism
Adopting EU restrictive measures - 'sanctions'
Investment plan for Europe
Tackling climate change
The 4th railway package
Modernising EU rules for medical devices
Response to migratory pressures
The European Council brings together EU leaders at least four times a year.
The Council of the EU meets in different configurations depending on the topic discussed.
Committees and working parties handle the preparatory work on files before they are discussed at Council meetings.
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 Documents & Publications o Documents & Publications

Council and European Council documents are made available through the public register , in accordance with EU rules on transparency .
You can also take a look at Council publications, access the archives and search for legislation that the Council negotiates together with the European Parliament.
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Intergovernmental conferences
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Press o Press office
The press office is the first point of contact for all media requests. Press officers speak 'off the record' about the Council's activities.
The press office holds press events , offers audiovisual coverage of major events and provides facilities for journalists .
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 Contact o Contact
The headquarters of the Council of the EU and the European Council are located in Brussels (Belgium).
You can get in contact to arrange a visit , ask questions about the work of both institutions, and request a document, among other services.
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