29 and 30 October 2009 including the mandate and the attributions of the President of the European Council and of the High Representative of the Union for the foreign and security policy/vice-president of the Commission, as well as the structure of the new Commission

This procedure documents the decisions made by the European Council regarding the leadership and organization of the EU. It specifically defines the roles, powers, and mandates of the President of the European Council and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to ensure more consistent EU leadership.

These changes affect the internal governance of the European Union and how it represents itself globally, impacting the coordination between the European Commission and the Council in foreign policy matters.