**Summary:**
European Council Decision (EU) 2019/1135, enacted on July 2, 2019, formally elects Mr. Charles Michel as President of the European Council. This decision, based on Article 15(5) of the Treaty on European Union, addresses the expiration of the term of office of the previous President, Mr. Donald Tusk, on November 30, 2019. Mr. Michel's term is set to commence on December 1, 2019, and conclude on May 31, 2022. The Secretary-General of the Council is responsible for notifying Mr. Michel of this decision. The decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
European Council: A collective body that defines the overall political direction and priorities of the European Union.
Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union.
Donald TUSK: The current President of the European Council whose term of office ends on 30 November 2019.
Charles MICHEL: The newly elected President of the European Council for the period from 1 December 2019 until 31 May 2022.
Brussels: The city where the European Council Decision was made, located in Belgium.
Official Journal of the European Union: The official gazette of record for the European Union (EU).
3.7.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 179 I/1
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(Non-legislative acts)
DECISIONS
EUROPEAN COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/1135
of 2 July 2019
electing the President of the European Council
THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 30 November 2019, the term of office of the current President of the European Council, Mr Donald TUSK,
will come to an end.
(2) A new President of the European Council should therefore be elected,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Mr Charles MICHEL is hereby elected President of the European Council for the period from 1 December 2019 until
31 May 2022.
Article 2
This Decision shall be notified to Mr Charles MICHEL by the Secretary-General of the Council.
Article 3
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 2 July 2019.
For the European Council
The President
D. TUSK