Institution or law · TEU Art. 15(1)
European Council
In plain English
The meeting of the EU's heads of state or government. It sets the EU's overall political direction but does not pass laws.
What the law says
The European Council shall provide the Union with the necessary impetus for its development and shall define the general political directions and priorities thereof. It shall not exercise legislative functions.
Related
Official website: consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council ↗
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