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European Council

Name given to the meetings or summits between the heads of state and government of the European Union (EU) member states and the president of the European Commission. The council meets at least twice a year, usually towards the end of each country's rotating six-month presidency, and gives overall direction to the work of the EU. Foreign ministers and other ministers attend by invitation. The member state holding the presidency hosts the European Council.



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