Coreper

4 important questions on Coreper

What is the difference between any particular ministerial Council and the members of Coreper?

Whereas any particular ministerial Council will be focused on a particular sectoral issue or set of policies, the members of Coreper negotiate across the entire gamut of EU affairs and thus hold the unique responsibility for maintaining the performance of the Council as a whole.

Why does Coreper has a unique vantage point?

Because it is vertically placed between the experts and the ministers, and horizontally situated with cross-sectoral policy responsibilities.

Why has Coreper split into two groups (Coreper I and Coreper II) since 1962?

Because of heavy workload in preparing upcoming Councils.
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Wie horen bij Coreper I en wie bij Coreper II?

Coreper I is made up of the deputy permanent representatives. The ambassadors (who the title of 'EU permanent representative') preside over Coreper II.

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