European Council


The European Council brings together the heads of state or government of the European Union and the president of the Commission. It defines the general political guidelines of the European Union

The decisions taken at the European Council meetings represent a major impetus in defining the general political guidelines of the European Union.

The meetings of the European Council usually take place in Brussels, in the Justus Lipsius building.

 

Factsheets

President of the European Council   

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / The European External Action Service