the Council of the European Union
/ðə ˌkaʊnsl əv ðə ˌjʊərəpiːən ˈjuːniən/
/ðə ˌkaʊnsl əv ðə ˌjʊrəpiːən ˈjuːniən/
- the most powerful organization of the European Union, consisting of one government minister from each EU member country. Governments can send different ministers to the Council, depending on the subject being discussed. It is based in Brussels and is responsible for most EU decisions.