Just the Facts | What is the Council of the European Union?

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The European Union has four key decision-making bodies: the European Commission, the European Parliament, Council of the European Union, and the European Council. The Council of the European Union is the voice of member state governments at the EU level, and alongside the European Parliament, is responsible for negotiating and adopting new EU legislation. This Just the Facts explains what the Council of the European Union is, how it interacts…