European Council facts for kids

The European Council is a very important group in the European Union. Think of it as the top leaders' club. It brings together the leaders of all the countries that are part of the EU. The President of the European Commission also joins these meetings. The country that is currently leading the Council of the European Union also leads these special meetings.

The European Council doesn't make laws every day. It also doesn't manage the EU's daily tasks. Instead, it focuses on big ideas and important decisions. The choices made by this group help set the main direction for the entire European Union. The Council meets at least two times a year. These meetings usually happen in Brussels, Belgium. They meet at the Justus Lipsius building. This is the main building for the Council of the European Union.

What is the European Council?

The European Council is the most important political group in the European Union. It is where the top leaders of EU countries meet. They talk about big plans and important issues. This group helps decide the main goals for the EU.

Who is in the European Council?

The European Council is made up of all the leaders of the EU countries. This means the presidents or prime ministers of each country attend. The President of the European Commission also joins them. The country that is currently in charge of the Council of the European Union leads these meetings.

What does the European Council do?

The European Council does not make laws. It also does not manage the daily running of the EU. Instead, it focuses on very important topics. It helps set the main political ideas for the European Union. The decisions they make are very important. They guide the future of the EU.

The Council meets at least twice a year. These meetings usually take place in Brussels, Belgium. They meet at the Justus Lipsius building. This building is the main home for the Council of the European Union.

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  Press conference with European Commissioner Jacques Delors and Dutch ministers Wim Kok, Hans van den Broek and Ruud Lubbers, after the European Council of 9–10 December 1991 in Maastricht, which led to the Maastricht Treaty (1992)

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In Spanish: Consejo Europeo para niños