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1. Who has been elected as President of the European Council?
H.E António Costa, a Portuguese lawyer and politician who previously served as the 118th prime minister of Portugal, has been elected as the President of the European Council. He is set to assume this role in December 2024. The European Council plays a crucial role in defining the European Union's overall political direction and priorities, focusing on strategic decisions rather than legislative matters within the EU framework.