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Council of the European Union
Government Administration
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About us
The Council is the main decision-making body of the European Union; it is composed of the ministers of the Member States. — The Council of the European Union passes laws (usually legislating jointly with the European Parliament). — The Council coordinates the broad economic policies of the Member States. — The Council defines and implements the EU’s common foreign and security policy, based on guidelines set by the European Council. — The Council concludes, on behalf of the Community and the Union, international agreements between the EU and one or more states or international organisations. — The Council coordinates the actions of Member States and adopts measures in the area of police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters. — The Council and the European Parliament constitute the budgetary authority that adopts the Community’s budget. The presidency of the Council is held for six months by each Member State on a rotational basis.
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http://www.consilium.europa.eu
External link for Council of the European Union
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels
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- Government Agency
- Specialties
- European Union
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Rue de la Loi 175
Brussels, B-1048, BE
Employees at Council of the European Union
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🙋♀️ Are you a linguist or interpreter, or do you aspire to a career in the field of translation? Would you like to work at the heart of EU decision-making? ☞ Find out more about job opportunities in the Council's Translation Service: https://europa.eu/!3prv8v 📝 Register now for our online Career Days on 27 September!
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This year, the euro celebrates its 25th anniversary! 🎉 On 1 January 1999, 11 EU countries launched a new common currency: the euro. For the last quarter of a century, it has been making life easier for 350 million people in 20 EU countries. 🔍 Check out more interesting facts about the euro ⬇️ https://europa.eu/!NTDnkq
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⏲️ The countdown is on for our next traineeship programme at the Council. Applications open next week for the February traineeships! Traineeship period: February - July 2025. Want to know more? Join our webinar on 📅 5 September. More info 👉 https://europa.eu/!PFDJnN
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Lithuania 🇱🇹 + EU 🇪🇺 = 20 years! 'When you remove borders, you have more oxygen, more… freedom!' This is Agnė's take on what 20 years in the EU has meant for Lithuania 👇 https://europa.eu/!4JgCXb #20YearsTogether
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Today is Ukraine’s Independence Day. The EU and its member states stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people. The EU has adopted several measures in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including: ➡️ massive and unprecedented sanctions against Russia ➡️ political, financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for Ukraine Check our website to find out more: https://europa.eu/!pgN8pr #StandWithUkraine Photo: ©Shutterstock
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 In honour of Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Council's Europa building lights up in blue and yellow to show solidarity with Ukraine and its people. The EU stands with Ukraine and will continue to provide political, financial, humanitarian and military support for as long as it takes. #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine #EUsolidarity
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On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to all humanitarian workers, who save lives and help the most vulnerable people across the globe. The EU and its member states are among the leading donors of humanitarian aid in the world. More information on EU humanitarian aid: https://europa.eu/!Q9JwTc 📷 Picture: a refugee camp in Jordan #WorldHumanitarianDay #EUsolidarity #StrongerTogether
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Political advertising is key in informing and influencing how people vote. 📲 As democratic debate is increasingly moving online, the EU is faced with challenges such as election interference and spread of disinformation. 📲 🇪🇺 rules makes it easier to identify political ads and will help prevent voter manipulation. More facts & figures on transparency and targeting of political advertising ⬇ https://europa.eu/!PNPXqX #EUDemocracy #politicaladvertising #voting
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European Council or Council of the EU? What is the difference? Don't get confused, have a look at our complete guide ⬇️ https://europa.eu/!PT6MKx