The European Commission proposes laws, makes sure EU laws are properly applied, and manages EU spending programmes.
Digital Services Package: Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the EU’s new rulebook for digital services
(Source European Commission)
The Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, proposed by the Commission in December 2020.
The Digital Services Package sets out a first comprehensive rulebook for the online platforms that we all depend on in our daily lives. These […]
Speech by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the Ukraine Recovery Conference
(Source European Commission)
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Thank you Chair, honourable colleagues,
We must do everything necessary for Ukraine to prevail against the brutal Russian invasion, to ensure full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders.
We have mobilised more than EUR 4billion support since the war started. This includes […]
Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the opening ceremony of the Ukraine Recovery Conference
(Source: European Commission)
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President Zelenskyy,
President Cassis,
Prime Minister Shmyhal,
Distinguished guests,
One month ago, a young Ukrainian hero died on the battlefield, as he fought for the future of his country. His name was Roman Ratushnyi, and he would have turned 25 tomorrow. Roman belonged to a new generation of young Ukrainians. As a […]
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Prime Minister Fiala on the occasion of the College visit to the Czech Presidency
(Source: European Commission)
Thank you very much, dear Prime Minister, dear Petr,
It is wonderful to be here in the majestic town of Litomyšl, the birthplace of Smetana. I was just visiting the room where he obviously was born and spent his early childhood.
Dear Petr,
I know that you have Europe really at heart. It […]
Questions and Answers: Roaming*
(Source: European Commission)
Why is a new Roaming regulation needed?
The new Roaming regulation enters into force on 1 July 2022. Building on the outcome of the public consultation, the Commission proposed on 24 February 2021 a new Roaming regulation aimed at extending the rules for another 10 years and further enhancing its benefits […]
Questions and answers on the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report
(Source: European Commission)
What is strategic foresight and how does it support the EU’s policymaking?
Strategic foresight is a systematic approach to look beyond current expectations and explore plausible future developments. Its aim is to identify policy implications for the present. Using a range of methods, such as horizon scanning, megatrends analysis and scenario […]
Questions and Answers: Cohesion Policy steps up support to address the consequences of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine with the ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories’
(Source: European Commission)
Why did you propose ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories’ (‘FAST-CARE’)?
EU Member States are facing a major influx of people fleeing the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Since the beginning of the war, more than 6.2 million people arrived in the EU and efforts continue on the ground to welcome and swiftly integrate […]
About EU Commission
The European Commission is the European Union’s executive which consists of 27 commissioners, one from each EU state. The EU Commission is the only body in the European Union that can propose new legislation. It is the only body in the European Union that can propose new legislation.
The European Commission acts as the executive of […]
The History of the European Commission
The EU Commission first appeared in 1950, when the French Foreign Minister R. Shuman proposed the formation of an executive body for the European Steel and Coal Community (ECSC). The High Authority would be the name given to this body. It was headquartered in Luxembourg and began operations in 1952.
It was agreed to keep the […]
The EU Commission Appointments
The European Commission consists of a President and 27 Commissioners, one Commissioner for each European Union member state.
Appointing the President
The European Parliament is responsible for electing the Commission President. The appointment of the new president is a procedure that the incoming EU Parliament has to complete. The first step is for the Member States t […]
EU Commission Organisation
The EU Commission is made up of the President of the Commission, who is elected by the Member States. The College of Commissioners consists of 27 European Commissioners, one from each EU Member State. Each Commissioner is responsible for specific areas. The EU Commission acts as a whole, therefore the Commissioners must serve the interests […]
The organisation of the EU Commission
The EU Commission is made up of the President of the Commission, who is elected by the Member States. The College of Commissioners consists of 27 European Commissioners, one from each EU Member State. Each Commissioner is responsible for specific areas. The EU Commission acts as a whole, therefore the Commissioners must serve the interests […]