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European Council and Decision-Making in the EU
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European Council and Decision-Making in the EU

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When was the European Council formalized?

  • 2009
  • 1969
  • 1974 (correct)
  • 1986
  • What is the primary function of the European Council?

  • Budget allocation
  • Ordinary legislative procedure
  • Strategic decision-making (correct)
  • Foreign policy and defence
  • How often does the European Council meet per presidency?

  • 3 meetings per presidency
  • 2 meetings per presidency (correct)
  • 1 meeting per presidency
  • 4 meetings per presidency
  • What is unique about the European Council's decision-making process?

    <p>Unanimous decision-making by default</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Council of the European Union composed of?

    <p>10 different formations, each headed by an MS head of department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the Council of the European Union's permanent consultation among MSs?

    <p>Permanent input-output interactions in the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinguishing characteristic of the European Council's highest-level representation?

    <p>Highest-level representation of member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Single European Act of 1986 in the context of the European Council?

    <p>It marked the first appearance of the European Council in a legal document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the COREPER II in the Council of the European Union?

    <p>It is responsible for preparing and managing compromises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Council of the European Union's presidency?

    <p>To achieve key goals and address ongoing issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 6-month presidency in the Council of the European Union?

    <p>It provides a platform for member states to bargain and negotiate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Council of the European Union's special committees?

    <p>To facilitate the special legislative procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    European Council

    • Established in 1969 at The Hague Summit
    • Formalized its operation in 1974
    • First appeared in a legal document in 1986 with the Single European Act
    • Institution of the EU as per the Lisbon Treaty in 2009
    • Highest-level representation of Member States (MS)

    Key Functions

    • Strategic decision-making
    • Institutional and policy reforms
    • Political strategy
    • Foreign policy and defence
    • Highest decision-making forum
    • Appointment of key positions (European Commission, European Central Bank, President of the European Council)

    Decision-making Process

    • Unanimous decision-making by default
    • 2 meetings per presidency (6 months)
    • One of the oldest institutions of integration
    • Representation of Member States
    • Preparation and management of compromise
    • Decision-making and lawmaking

    Ordinary and Special Legislative Procedures

    • Ordinary legislative procedure
    • Special legislative procedure
    • Majoritarian/unanimous decision-making

    Council of the European Union

    • 10 different formations
    • Each MS head of department forms the Council of ...
    • Permanent consultation among Member States
    • Presidency: key goals and ongoing issues
    • Permanent input-output interactions in the system
    • Member State parliament's scrutiny over government: document-based model and mandating model

    European Council

    • Established in 1969 at The Hague Summit
    • Formalized its operation in 1974
    • First appeared in a legal document in 1986 with the Single European Act
    • Institutionalized as an EU institution with the Lisbon Treaty in 2009
    • Inter- and supranational forum for highest-level representation of Member States (MS)
    • Strategic decision-making, key institutional and policy reforms, and political strategy
    • Responsible for foreign policy and defense
    • Highest decision-making forum in the EU
    • Key positions include the European Commission, European Central Bank, and President of the European Council
    • Unanimous decision-making by default, with 2 meetings per presidency (6 months)
    • One of the oldest institutions of integration, with MS representation
    • Prepares and manages compromises, and facilitates decision-making and lawmaking

    Decision-Making Processes

    • Ordinary legislative procedure
    • Special legislative procedure
    • Majoritarian/unanimous decision-making

    Council of the European Union

    • Comprises 10 different formations, each with a MS head of department
    • Each formation is referred to as the Council of [specific area]
    • Characterized by permanent consultation among MSs
    • Presidency has key goals and ongoing issues
    • Features permanent input-output interactions in the system
    • MS parliaments have scrutiny over their governments through a document-based model
    • Original proposals are discussed, and government positions are mandated

    Structural Background

    • Council supported by COREPER II and COREPER I
    • Special committees and working groups
    • Member State governments and permanent representations are involved in the decision-making process

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    This quiz covers the origins and key functions of the European Council, including its role in strategic decision-making, policy reforms, and foreign policy and defence. It also touches on the Single European Act and the Lisbon Treaty.

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