Council of the European Union

Policies

The Council is responsible for decision-making and co-ordination

·     The Council of the European Union passes laws, usually legislating jointly with the European
      Parliament.

·     The Council co-ordinates the broad economic policies of the member states.

·     The Council defines and implements the EU’s common foreign and security policy, based on guidelines
      set by the  European Council.

·     The Council concludes, on behalf of the Community and the Union, international agreements between
       the EU and one or more states or international organisations.

·     The Council co-ordinates the actions of member states and adopts measures in the area of police
      and judicial co-operation in criminal matters.

·     The Council and the European Parliament constitute the budgetary authority that adopts the
      Community’s budget.