Council Tasks

Council Tasks in Europe

Content about Council Tasks from the publication “The ABC of European Union law” (2010, European Union) by Klaus-Dieter Borchardt.

The top priority of the Council is legislation, which it carries out together with Parliament in the co-decision process. The Council is also responsible for ensuring coordination of the economic policies of the Member States. It also establishes the budget on the basis of a preliminary draft from the Commission, although this must still be approved by Parliament. In addition, it issues a recommendation to Parliament on giving discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the budget, and is responsible for appointing the members of the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The Council is also is responsible for concluding agreements between the EU and non-member countries or international organisations.


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