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Council of Ministers
and European Council
nThe Council of Ministers
–This is the main lawmaking body of the EU.
–It is composed of a single representative from each of the member states.
–The council cannot draft legislation, but it can accept, reject, or request proposals from the commission.
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nThe European Council.
–Summit meetings among the top leaders of the member states are called at least once every six months by the country holding the presidency of the Council of Ministers.
–This is a meeting of the heads of state (Presidents and Prime Ministers) of each member state.
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