Institution

Council of the European Union

Also known as Council of Ministers

The Council of the European Union is the institution in which government ministers of the member states meet to adopt EU laws, usually jointly with the European Parliament, and to coordinate policy. Its presidency rotates among the member states every six months, and the country holding it chairs most meetings and sets priorities. It is distinct from the European Council of heads of government.

Council of the European Union
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Council of the European Union. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/council-of-the-european-union
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