European Council

Question 1

One of the newest institutions (3)

Answer 1

Became official institution Lisbon Treaty 2009
Had been informally meeting since 70s
Was formally recognised under SEA in 1990s

Question 2

Composition (4) plus article

Answer 2

Art 15(2) TEU
Consists of heads of state or government of MS
President
President of commission
High representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy

Question 3

Composition president elected (2) plus article

Answer 3

Elected by EC by qualified majority
Art 15(5)-(6) TEU
2 1/2 year term renewable once

Question 4

Composition current president

Answer 4

Donald tusk since 2014, re elected 2017

Question 5

Council meets how often (1) plus article

Answer 5

Art 15(3) TEU 
twice every 6 months

Question 6

Role (3) plus article

Answer 6

Art 15(1) 
Provide union with necessary impetus for its development 
Define general political directions and priorities 
Shall not exercise legislative functions

Question 7

Role has a high level…(3)

Answer 7

Executive function
Sets broad priorities and aims of union
Deals with sensitive/ complex issues not suitable for a lower level or administration