CERN Council

The CERN Council is the governing body responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of CERN, the world's leading particle physics laboratory. Comprising representatives from member countries, it makes key decisions on budgets, scientific priorities, and collaborations. The Council ensures that CERN’s work advances fundamental understanding of the universe through large-scale experiments like the Higgs boson discovery. It also promotes international cooperation, maintains oversight of infrastructure, and supports CERN's scientific mission. Essentially, it guides CERN’s activities to ensure they align with the collective goals of its participating nations.