1. European Council

The heads of state or government get together at least twice a year. They set the goals and rules of the community and discuss plans for the future. Every six months, a different country serves as president of the union.


European Council Meeting in 2011
Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/minister-president/5555966067/in/set-72157626347814212/
Author : Prime Minister of the Netherlands



Words

  • community = group of countries with the same interests
  • government = group of people who rule a country; usually the Prime Minister and his or her cabinet
  • head of state = the highest official of a country
  • rules = instructions on how things must be done
  • serve = here: to be