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Presentation given by Jenny Lindner 03/04/2008
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Presentation given by Jenny Lindner03/04/2008
« The European Council shall provide the Union with the necessary impetus for its development and shall define
the general political guidelines thereof »
(Article 4 of the Treaty on European Union)
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European Council It came into being in 1974
Highest political body of the European Union
Compromises the Heads of State or Government of the Union’s Member and the President of the Commission
Has no formal executive or legislative power
Deals with major issues and decisions taken
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Meetings Its meeting is chaired by the member from the member
state currently holding Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Meetings usually take place four times a year (two per Presidency)
Special European Councils are also organised
All Meetings will be held in Brussels.
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The Justus Lipsius building, the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels
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Powers and functionsProvides the impetus for the major political issues relating to
European integration
Serves as a forum for top-level political discussion in crisis situations
Setting guidelines
Declarations or resolutions
The primary function:give the general impetus and social, economic and political guidance in all areas of European Union activities at both European and national levels.
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German EU Council Presidency 2007
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January – June 2007, Germany (Angela Merkel)
Economic Policy During the 2007 German EU Presidency Improving the Competitiveness of Europe's Companies Strengthening the EU Single Market Developing a secure, environmentally-friendly and
competitive energy supply for EuropeBoosting Trade and European Competitiveness globally
Portuguese EU Council Presidency 2007July - December 2007, Portugal (José Sócrates)
Strengthening the area of freedom, security and justiceNew agenda on the Internal Market, on the basis of a Commission
CommunicationThe impact of modernisation of public administrations on
competitiveness and growthModernising higher education and life-long learning are essential
componentsOrganise a European Cultural Forum and a European Tourism
ForumThe central aim is to promote the creation of more and better jobsDealing with climate change and making progress towards a
sustainable environmental and energy model
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Slovenian EU Council Presidency 2008January – June 2008, Slovenia (Janez Janša)
The future of the European Union and timely entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty
Successful launching of the new Lisbon Strategy cycleA step forward in addressing climate-energy issuesStrengthening of the European perspective for the Western
BalkansPromoting dialogue between cultures, beliefs and traditions in
the context of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
July – December 2008, France
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Thank you for your close attention
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Referencewww.wikipedia.dewww.consilium.europa.euwww.europa.euwww.handelsblattwww.eu2007.de www.bpb.de www.eu2008.de
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