European Council
type: Class
preferred label: EU Summit
alternative label: Council of the European Union Heads of State
subclass of: RVG1zLys64KOCQFR2MhzS7
definition: The European Council is a key institution of the European Union that comprises the heads of state or government of the member states, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission. It plays a crucial role in setting the EU's overall political direction and priorities, but does not have legislative power.