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From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council

From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council

It would be hard to imagine the European Union without its summit meetings attended by all EU leaders, who gather in Brussels to reach decisions together. Today, the European Council plays a central role in shaping EU policies and responding to crises. But as this documentary shows, it wasn’t always like this…

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From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (EN)

From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (EN)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise[...]
From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (DE)

From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (DE)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise[...]
Un club de discussion devenu centre de décision : l’histoire du Conseil européen (FR)

Un club de discussion devenu centre de décision : l’histoire du Conseil européen (FR)

A partir des années 50, alors que la construction européenne était encore[...]

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