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The Council is the main decision-making body of the European Union. The ministers of the Member States meet within the Council of the European Union. Depending on the issue on the agenda, each country is represented by the minister responsible for that subject. The Council is presided for a period of six months (from January to June, and from July to December) by each Member State in turn, in accordance with a pre-established rota. Website: www.consilium.europa.eu/homepage?lang=en
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Malta Declaration by the members of the European Council on the external aspects of migration: addressing the Central Mediterranean route

3 February 2017 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

EU-Turkey statement, 18 March 2016

18 March 2016 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Speeches/Statements

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1601 of 22 September 2015 establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece

24 September 2015 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Regional Legislation

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1523 of 14 September 2015 establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and of Greece

14 September 2015 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Regional Legislation

Presidency Conclusions, Brussels European Council, 18-19 June 2009

19 June 2009 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Pacte européen sur l'immigration et l'asile

24 September 2008 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Policy/Position Papers

European Pact on Immigration and Asylum

24 September 2008 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Policy/Position Papers

Council Decision of 14 May 2008 establishing a European Migration Network

14 May 2008 | Publisher: European Union: Council of the European Union | Document type: Regional Legislation

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