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The EU’s Power Balance: The Council of the EU explained The Council of the European Union—also known as the Council of Ministers—is where national governments shape EU policy. From passing laws to setting foreign policy, this institution plays a crucial role in how the EU operates. But how does it work? Who really holds the power? And why is it often criticised for inefficiency and lack of transparency? In this 2025 update of our 2017 video, we break down the Council’s structure, decision-making process, and its key responsibilities, including how voting works, why smaller countries struggle for influence, and what happens when unanimity is required. ——————————————————— For more information on the EU and its institutions please subscribe to our channel. In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of EU expert Teun Janssen, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us. ——————————————————— Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/Ciceroni With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We make videos on little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones, ranging from current affairs like the European Union, to historic events like the Tulip Mania, and even mythological stories like those of the Greek Gods. In all these videos we strive to present the subjects in a objective manner and within their complex context.