Ch.1 History of the Councils Concept
Question
Why does the composition of the Council of the EU vary between meetings?
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Answer
To match ministers' portfolios with the policy area under discussion.
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Different 'configurations' (ECOFIN, Foreign Affairs, etc.). Rotation applies to the presidency, not membership.
EU history & treaties (EUR-Lex / european-union.europa.eu)
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