1.   He also initiated the idea of regular, formal EU summits to give some strategic steer to the bloc.

2.   Immigration is expected to be a top agenda item at the summit, one of four held every year to give strategic steer to the European Union.

3.   EU leaders gather every three months to give strategic steer to the bloc.

4.   The European Council is the formal name given to EU summits that take place every three months to give strategic steer to the European Union.