Former Presidencies
2004: Ireland, 2004: Netherlands, Presidency of the EU 1999: Finland, Presidency of the EU 2001: Sweden, Presidency of the EU 2002: Denmark, Presidency of the EU 2003: Greece, Presidency of the EU 2003: Italy
Council of the European Union
The Council of Ministers representing the Member States' governments. Exercises high-level influence in foreign and security policy, economic policy, and international agreements.
Council of the European Union
Online encyclopedia entry, giving brief background on the Council, and distinguishing it from the Council of Europe.
Council of the European Union Bookshop
List of the Council's publications with on-line ordering of those which are free of charge. Others can be obtained through the authorized sales agents.
EU 2005.lu
Official site for The Luxembourg Presidency of the EU from January to June 2005.