The Council of the European Union. 1952–2012: sixty years of law and decision-making

This booklet sets out the origins and history of the Council of the European Union. It outlines the events that have marked the Council from the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community and its Council until today - treaty changes, crises and enlargements. It gives insight into the preparation of the Council work and the voting system. A selection of fundamental legal provisions illustrates this rich 60-year history.