The European Commission proposes laws, makes sure EU laws are properly applied, and manages EU spending programmes.
NextGenerationEU: European Commission disburses €271 million in pre-financing to Finland
(Source: European Commission)
The European Commission has today disbursed €271 million to Finland in pre-financing, equivalent to 13% of the country’s financial allocation under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The pre-financing payment will help kick-start the implementation of the crucial investment and reform measures outlined in Finland’s recovery and resilience plan.
The Commission […]
State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for France
(Source: European Commission)
The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the map of France for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’).
The revised RAG, adopted by the Commission on 19 April 2021 and entered into force on […]
EU challenges Russian export restrictions on wood at WTO
(Source: European Commission)
Today, the EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic reduction in the number of border crossing points through which exports […]
EU challenges Russian export restrictions on wood at WTO
(Source: European Commission)
Today, the EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic reduction in the number of border crossing points through which exports […]
Questions and Answers on the 2022 New European Bauhaus Prize
(Source: European Commission)
What is the objective of the New European Bauhaus prizes?
Applications are now open for the second edition of the New European Bauhaus prizes. Following the success of the first prizes in 2021, with more than 2,000 applications received from across Europe and beyond, the 2022 edition will celebrate new inspiring […]
Questions and Answers – Partial suspension of the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu
(Source: European Commission)
What is the purpose of the EU-Vanuatu visa waiver agreement?
A visa waiver agreement between the EU and Vanuatu applies since 2015 and allows citizens of Vanuatu to travel to the EU without a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-period.
Why is the Commission proposing the partial suspension […]
The next generation of EU own resources: Questions and Answers
(Source: European Commission)
OVERVIEW
How does the own resources system work today?
There are currently four own resources for the EU budget:
Customs duties, which are levied on imports, collected at the external borders of the EU, and go directly to the EU budget. Member States retain 25% of the amount as collection costs.
The Value Added […]
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 […]
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