European Council

British  

noun

1. an executive body of the European Union, made up of the President of the European Commission and representatives of the member states, including the foreign and other ministers. The Council acts at the request of the Commission

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Example Sentences

But at the recent G7 summit, Trump was caught on a hot mic, cryptically saying to European Council president António Costa, “You understand — Greenland.”

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

On a visit to Sarajevo on Monday, European Council President Antonio Costa insisted that the next high representative should follow "Bosnia and Herzegovina's choice to pursue European Union accession".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Still, the political will in the region to make these long-term investments is hardening, said Cinzia Bianco, a visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The trade deal “is expected to serve as a platform to continue engaging with the U.S. to lower tariffs and cooperate closely on shared challenges,” the European Council said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The European Council shall bring together the Heads of State or of Government of the Member States and the President of the Commission.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union