Draft Treaty establishing the European Union

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Part Three INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

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Article 32 Functions of the European Council

Article 32 Functions of the European Council

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1. The European Council shall:

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formulate recommendations and undertake commitments in the field of cooperation,

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take decisions in the cases laid down by this Treaty and in accordance with the provisions of Article 11 thereof on the extension of the competences of the Union,

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designate the President of the Commission,

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address communications to the other institutions of the Union,

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periodically inform the Parliament of the activities of the Union in the fields in which it is competent to act,

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answer written and oral questions tabled by the members of the Parliament,

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exercise the other powers attributed to it by this Treaty.

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2. The European Council shall determine its own decision-making procedures.

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