European Council
EU institution
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| 2017 | An informal European Council meeting was held in Malta, representing an exception to the Brussels-based summit policy. |
| 2017 | The Europa building opened, featuring a distinctive 'lantern-shaped' multi-storey structure that became part of the European Council's official logo. |
| 2012 | Another instance of diplomatic tension in Romania occurred between President and Prime Minister (Victor Ponta) over European Council representation and foreign policy positioning. |
| October 2011 | Agreement reached to establish regular Eurozone summits, deciding to meet twice a year with additional meetings possible if needed. The summits would typically occur at the end of European Council meetings, chaired by the President of the European Council and including the President of the Commission, and limited to heads of state or government from Eurozone member states. |
| 2010 | Ad hoc meetings of Eurozone heads of state or government began to discuss the Sovereign Debt crisis, addressing critical financial challenges facing European member states. |
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