Proper noun
European Council
an institution of the European Union (EU) charged with defining the EU's overall political direction and priorities, that comprises the heads of state or government of the member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission
In the long term, Germany didn't need a finance minister who was absent during important negotiations in the European Council. But the chancellor strongly encouraged me to stay. And everything did work out for the best in the end. Wolfgang Schauble
After two full sessions, summit host and European Council President Charles Michel worked with individual nations to narrow down their sizable differences over who should give and get the money and under what conditions. Source: Internet
April 24 (UPI) -- The European Council agreed to a short-term package on Thursday at its fourth teleconference meeting since the start of the pandemic, but failed to reach consensus on a longer-term plan. Source: Internet
BRUSSELS — The European Union is prioritizing maintaining open borders for goods to flow and the hunt for a vaccine against the coronavirus, European Council president Charles Michel said in a video conference of EU leaders. Source: Internet
After much debate about what kind of person should be President, the European Council agreed on a low-key personality and chose Herman Van Rompuy while foreign policy-novice Catherine Ashton became High Representative. Source: Internet
Although the European Council has no direct legislative power, under the "emergency brake" procedure, a state outvoted in the Council of Ministers may refer contentious legislation to the European Council. Source: Internet