European Council presidency rotating every six months
The rotating presidency of the European Council sees each nation get the top role for six months.
Adam Fleming reports from Brussels and spoke to EU Irish Ambassador Rory Montgomery on what happens during those few months in control.
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08 Feb 2013
- From the section UK Politics