Council of Ministers

American  

noun

1. the policy-making body of the European Economic Community, representing all the member nations.

2. (sometimes lowercase) the highest administrative body of various countries, usually serving in an advisory capacity to the chief executive; cabinet.

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Example Sentences

The setting of tax policy should be taken out of Treasury control and instead developed by the Council of Ministers, according to the EPRC's report.

From BBC

The national team's performance at the Africa Cup of Nations was reviewed by the Council of Ministers following Sunday's 3-2 defeat to 102nd-ranked Mozambique, which meant that Gabon could not progress to the knock-out stages.

From Barron's

Lecornu has said a revised draft budget for 2026 could be presented to a council of ministers on Monday, the deadline for the bill to pass parliament by the end of the year.

From Barron's

Residents will vote to elect a local assembly, led by a chief minister and council of ministers.

From BBC

Mr Macron talked about the Courbevoie attack during a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, where he meets with the members of his government.

From BBC