Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said on Thursday that it is time for Europe “to reaffirm unity and firmness in the defence of the principles, sovereignty and territorial integrity of its states”. Speaking to journalists in Brussels as he arrived at the informal European Council, the head of government said this had been an important meeting ...
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Context & Explainers
The European Council (Conselho Europeu) brings together EU heads of state or government to set the bloc’s overall political direction and priorities; it does not adopt ordinary legislation. Its president, Charles Michel, has chaired meetings since December 2019, and the Council’s political endorsement is important for major trade and investment deals, so those following EU policy should note its stance on agreements like the EU–Mercosur deal.
