Medlemsstaterne repræsenteres i Det Europæiske Råd af deres stats - eller regeringschef og i Rådet af deres regeringer , der selv er demokratisk ansvarlige enten over for deres nationale parlamenter eller over for deres borgere . 3 .
In the light of the guidelines provided by the European Council , the Union shall negotiate and conclude an agreement with that State , setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal , taking account of the framework for its future relationship with the Union .