Select Committee on Foreign Affairs Third Report

Annex 2: Foreign policy-making structures and processes under the current and Lisbon Treaties

A) UNDER THE CURRENT TREATIES

The European Council comprises the heads of state or government of the Member States. The Foreign Affairs Council comprises the Foreign Ministers of the Member States. As well as the Commission, any Member State may refer CFSP matters and make CFSP proposals to the Council.

B) UNDER THE LISBON TREATY

          

The European Council comprises the heads of state or government of the Member States. The Foreign Affairs Council comprises the Foreign Ministers of the Member States. As well as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, any Member State may refer CFSP matters and make CFSP proposals to the Council.

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Prepared 20 January 2008