Ch.1 History of the Councils Concept
Question
What is the European Council's main function — and what can it NOT do?
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Answer
It sets the EU's overall political direction and strategic priorities; it does NOT exercise legislative power.
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Its summits resolve deadlocks and steer integration but adopt no legislation.
EU history & treaties (EUR-Lex / european-union.europa.eu)
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