European Council
The European Council (informally EUCO) is a collegiate body that defines the overall political directions and priorities of the European Union. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also takes part in its meetings. Established as an informal summit in 1975, the European Council was formalised as an institution in 2009 upon the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. Its current president is Charles Michel, former Prime Minister of Belgium.
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European Union
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heads of state
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government
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EU member states
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President of the European Council
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President of the European Commission
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High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
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Treaty of Lisbon
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Charles Michel
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Prime Minister of Belgium
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European Council
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European Council
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European Council
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office held by head of the organization
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