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European Union - Jean-Yves Le Drian’s participation in the informal meeting of foreign ministers (Sofia, 15-16 February 2018)

Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will take part in the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers (Gymnich), due to take place in Sofia from February 15 to 16 at the invitation of the Bulgarian presidency and the high representative.

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The European Council brings together the heads of state or government of the European Union and the president of the Commission. It defines the general political guidelines of the European Union.

The General Affairs and External Relations Council brings together the ministers of foreign affairs of the Member States once a month. The ministers of European affairs, defence, development and trade may also participate in this Council, in accordance with the agenda.

Informal meetings of the ministers of foreign affairs (Gymnichs) bring together the ministers of foreign affairs about once every six months. The name “Gymnichs” comes from the German castle, which provided the setting for the first type of such meeting in 1974.

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