Explainer-What is the European Commission
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the new lineup of the executive arm of the European Union that runs the affairs of the 27-nation bloc on a daily basis and makes sure EU countries abide by the bloc's laws.
Will France gain more influence in the next European Commission?
Questions have been raised about the influence France will have over the new European Commission following the appointment of its new commissioner and the divide between conservatives and centrists.
European Commission to collect 200 million euro fine from Hungary
The European Commission announced on Wednesday it will move to subtract Hungary's 200 million euro fine from the country's EU funds, European Commission spokesperson Balazs Ujvari confirmed. This
Who's who in top picks for European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday nominated her candidates for posts in the EU executive.
European Commission picks put focus on defense, economy
President Ursula von der Leyen’s appointments for the European Union’s top jobs were announced Tuesday, pending approval by EU lawmakers.
40% Of Commission Will Be Women, But Still 'Work To Do': EU Chief
The new European Commission team will include 11 women -- a 40-percent share of the posts -- although there is still "work to do", EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
The EU is getting its first ever commissioner for startups
The EU has nominated the three new commissioners to be responsible for the bloc's tech and startup policies: Ekaterina Zaharieva, Henna Virkkunen, and Stéphane Séjourné.
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Animal fears, hatred and a commissioner for cruises: Behind the new European Commission
We’ll miss Thierry Breton, even if Ursula von der Leyen won’t. He’s the only European commissioner ever to have combined ...
The new EU Commission: Militaristic, right-wing, authoritarian
Responsibility for foreign policy and defence will in future lie with representatives of two Baltic states, Estonia and ...
Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on climate change, security, competitiveness
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named her team, which will lead the EU's most powerful institution ...
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European Commission president announces $11B flood recovery package
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an $11 billion flood recovery package Thursday for the central ...
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The European Commission’s education policies
Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, explains the pivotal role of the organisation in formulating and executing education policies ...
Ursula von der Leyen names 26 members of new European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled Tuesday the 26 names of her picks for the new commission that ...
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Breton’s Resignation Highlights Political Intrigue at the European Commission
Thierry Breton’s resignation as European commissioner for the internal market is noteworthy for a number of reasons.
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Can a new crew of European commissioners revive the continent?
F or a sense of what Europeans fret about, look at the job titles given to European commissioners in Brussels. Five years ago ...