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European Council

European Council. Presentation given by Jenny Lindner 03/04/2008. « 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). European Council.

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European Council

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  1. European Council Presentation given by Jenny Lindner 03/04/2008

  2. « 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) European Council

  3. 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 European Council

  4. 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. European Council

  5. The Justus Lipsius building, the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels European Council

  6. Powers and functions • Provides 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. European Council

  7. German EU Council Presidency 2007 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 Europe • Boosting Trade and European Competitiveness globally European Council

  8. Portuguese EU Council Presidency 2007 July - December 2007, Portugal (José Sócrates) • Strengthening the area of freedom, security and justice • New agenda on the Internal Market, on the basis of a Commission Communication • The impact of modernisation of public administrations on competitiveness and growth • Modernising higher education and life-long learning are essential components • Organise a European Cultural Forum and a European Tourism Forum • The central aim is to promote the creation of more and better jobs • Dealing with climate change and making progress towards a sustainable environmental and energy model European Council

  9. Slovenian EU Council Presidency 2008 January – 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 cycle • A step forward in addressing climate-energy issues • Strengthening of the European perspective for the Western Balkans • Promoting dialogue between cultures, beliefs and traditions in the context of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. July – December 2008, France European Council

  10. Thank you for your close attention European Council

  11. Reference • www.wikipedia.de • www.consilium.europa.eu • www.europa.eu • www.handelsblatt • www.eu2007.de • www.bpb.de • www.eu2008.de European Council

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