Eurooppaneuvosto
Eurooppaneuvosto, known in English as the European Council, is an EU institution that defines the Union's overall political direction and priorities. It brings together the heads of state or government of the member states, the president of the European Commission, and the president of the European Council, who chairs the meetings. The presidency is a full-time role held for a term of 2.5 years and is responsible for setting the agenda and ensuring continuity between summits.
Function and powers: The European Council does not legislate; instead it defines strategic objectives and decides
Meetings and location: The European Council typically meets four times a year in Brussels, with additional
History and relation to other bodies: Summits of national leaders began informally in the 1970s. The Lisbon