European Council
The Lisbon Treaty turned the European Council into an institution in its own right. In addition, it created the position of ‘President’ of the European Council, nominated for two-and-a-half years, with the possibility of renewing his/her nomination for another similar term to a maximum of five years. The main tasks of the President of the European Council are to prepare, chair and lead its meetings, to make sure that decisions are subsequently put into practice and to represent the European Union abroad at his level. At present, the president of European council is Herman van Rompuy.
Spokesperson for President Van Rompuy: Dirk De BACKER
Tel: +32 (0)2 281 97 68
Mobile: +32 (0)497 599 919
Council Press Office
The Council press officers speak on background. They supports the Council and its Presidency. It also supports the European Council and its President.
The Council Press Office includes press officers responsible for specific Council policy areas, such as environment or foreign affairs. It is also in charge of the Council press centre and runs an audiovisual sector.
Press conferences and public events in the Council can be followed by video streaming here.
Video coverage of Council / European Council events is available for preview and download in broadcast quality (MPEG4) here
Central Press Office secretariat:
Tel: +32 (0)2 281 63 19
Fax +32 (0)2 281 80 26
Head of the Press Office: Nicolas KERLEROUX
Tel: +32 (0)2 281 82 39
Tel: +32 (0)2 281 82 39
Fax: +32 (0)2 281 80 26
Mobile: +32 (0)475 369 676
