European council
Composition
Task & responsibilities Functioning
1974
- Meeting of Heads of State of Policy-making body Organic development
government leaders of the Member - No legislative role
States - General political policy guidelines Initially: no set intervals for meetings
- President of the Commission - Stimulating the development of EU - Would convene at least twice per year.
- The High Representative for Foreign in an appropriate manner
Affairs and Security Policy Now:
- (President of the European Parliament Has already fulfilled this task but was only - Shall convene 4 times per year.
> on invitation) recognize as having that role in a treaty - On the initiative of the president.
text with the Maastricht treaty.
Before: rotating presidency Conclusions are made public
Lisbon treaty: an official institution of the
Lisbon Treaty: permanent president EU
Composition
Task & responsibilities Functioning
1974
- Meeting of Heads of State of Policy-making body Organic development
government leaders of the Member - No legislative role
States - General political policy guidelines Initially: no set intervals for meetings
- President of the Commission - Stimulating the development of EU - Would convene at least twice per year.
- The High Representative for Foreign in an appropriate manner
Affairs and Security Policy Now:
- (President of the European Parliament Has already fulfilled this task but was only - Shall convene 4 times per year.
> on invitation) recognize as having that role in a treaty - On the initiative of the president.
text with the Maastricht treaty.
Before: rotating presidency Conclusions are made public
Lisbon treaty: an official institution of the
Lisbon Treaty: permanent president EU
