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| Until the Treaty of Lisbon (2007), the presidency of the European Council was an unofficial position held by the head of state corresponding to the current [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/CouncilOfTheEuropeanUnion|president of the Council of the European Union]]. ---- == Powers == The European Council nominated the [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/EuropeanCommission|president of the European Commission]] (subject to a vote by the [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/EuropeanParliament|European Parliament]]). |
The European Council nominates the [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/EuropeanCommission|president of the European Commission]] (subject to a vote by the [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/EuropeanParliament|European Parliament]]). |
European Council
The European Council is a component of the EU executive branch.
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Composition
The European Council is composed of the heads of state from each member state, the president of the European Commission, and a president. The latter two are non-voting members.
The president is elected by double majority among the Council. The president serves a term lasting two and a half years, with the possibility of reappointment once.
Role
The European Council nominates the president of the European Commission (subject to a vote by the European Parliament).