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The Council of Ministers. Authors:. Oier Diaz de Corcuera. Maria Perez de Villareal. Maite ugarte. Definition. The Council is the main decision making body of the European Union. Organization.
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The Council of Ministers Authors: Oier Diaz de Corcuera Maria Perez de Villareal Maite ugarte
Definition • The Council is the main decision making body of the European Union.
Organization • Presidency held by each Member State for a 6 month period on a rotational basis decided by the European council. • Depending on the topic under debate, it consists of ministers from the Member State.
The Council is responsible for decision making and coordination
The acts of the Council • Can take the form of regulations, directives, decisions, common actions or common positions, recommendations or opinions, adopt conclusions, declarations or resolutions.