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The European Commission (EC) is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU. Commissioners swear an oath at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg City, pledging to respect the treaties and to be completely independent in carrying out their duties during their mandate. The Commissioners are proposed by the Council of the European Union, on the basis of suggestions made by the national governments, and then appointed by the European Council after the approval of the European Parliament. It is common, although not a formal requirement, that the commissioners have previously held senior political positions, such as being a member of the European Parliament or a government minister.

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EU insists European companies could replace Huawei in 5G network Nokia and Ericsson can replace Huawei if the Chinese tech giant were to be sidelined for security reasons, the European Commission said on Friday.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Full steam ahead: hydrogen train boosted by EU climate goals As the European Commission pushes for cleaner fuels to fight global warming, hydrogen could mean the end of the line for diesel-powered locomotives.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:49Published 3 weeks ago


'Impasse' EU talks extended to Sunday European Union leaders ended a second day of negotiations late on Saturday without a concrete plan to pump hundreds of billions of euros into their economies ravaged by coronavirus and would resume on.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus: no ''mini-Schengens", warns EU Commission VP European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas talks to the Global Conversation about the future of Europe's border-free travel Schengen zone and what European solidarity should look like once.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:13Published on July 16, 2020

EU plans tax overhaul to shore up post-lockdown economy It came as Brussels suffered a setback when a court rejected a European Commission demand that Apple should pay €13 billion in Irish back taxes.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:53Published on July 15, 2020

Our partnership significant for world peace: PM Modi at India-EU Summit 2020 The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed India-EU Summit 2020 via video conference on July 15. PM Modi said, "India and European Union are natural partners. Our partnership is significant for peace.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published on July 15, 2020

Explainer: Why is the EU Commission betting on hydrogen for a greener future? Explainer: Why is the EU Commission betting on hydrogen for a greener future? Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:35Published on July 10, 2020

15th meeting of India-EU summit will be held in virtual mode on July 15: MEA The official spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Anurag Srivastava informed that 15th meeting of India-EU summit will be held in virtual mode on 15 July. Anurag Srivastava said, "The.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:00Published on July 9, 2020

EU to experience 'even deeper recession' than anticipated, as new forecast predicts 8.7% contraction The European Commission announced that the euro area economy will contract by 8.7%, as the lifting of lockdown measures has been more gradual than expected.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published on July 7, 2020

Gilead's remdesivir gets conditional EU clearance The European Commission said Friday it had given conditional approval for the use of antiviral drug remdesivir in severe COVID-19 patients. As Fred Katayama reports, that makes it the region's first.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on July 4, 2020

Coronavirus: EU launches legal action against 10 countries over cancelled flights compensation The European Commission says too many passengers whose flights were cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic have not been refunded on time or have been offered only vouchers, in violation of EU rules.View.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published on July 3, 2020

Brexit negotiations to 'intensify' to reach deal The European Commission confirmed that EU and UK negotiators resumed face-to-face talks on a post-Brexit trade deal on Monday, with both sides insisting that the process must accelerate if they are to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published on June 29, 2020

Miley Cyrus leads lineup for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future concert Miley Cyrus leads the lineup for Global Citizen and the European Commission's live summit and show 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future' concert. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:18Published on June 23, 2020

Black EU lawmaker reports Belgian police violence Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, a German Green party deputy who was born in Mali, told the European Parliament on Wednesday that she was a victim of "extremely traumatic" police violence outside a.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:34Published on June 17, 2020

EU pushes for global alliance to buy COVID-19 vaccines up front The European Union is urging global leaders to agree on joint advance purchases of potential vaccines against the new coronavirus. Joe Davies reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published on June 17, 2020

Brexit: UK and EU agree not to extend transition period beyond December 2020 The UK Prime Minister and European Commission President said in a joint statement that there would be no extension of the post-Brexit transition period.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on June 17, 2020

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EU to draw up safe countries list as borders open to travellers The European Union should gradually reopen its borders to non-EU travellers from July and draw up a list of countries outside the bloc for which restrictions can be removed, the European Commission.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

Coronavirus is not high threat to workers, EU says, causing outcry The European Commission classified the new coronavirus as a mid-level threat to workers, drawing criticism from socialist lawmakers because the move will allow less stringent workplace safety measures.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020
EU eyes overhaul of pharma rules to tackle vaccine, antibiotic shortages The European Commission on Tuesday started a process that could lead to reforms of drug manufacturing to limit shortages of vaccines and antibiotics and make medicines more easily available. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
UK PM plans Brexit talks with EU's von der Leyen, warned to reach deal pre-autumn: FT British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to hold Brexit talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in June, with UK officials warning Johnson that an agreement was needed.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020

EU launches new COVID-19 fundraising to address concerns over equal access The European Commission launched a new global fundraising campaign on Thursday to finance the development and worldwide distribution of testing, vaccines and treatments against COVID-19, seeking to.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Shipping plan would reel international emissions into EU carbon market The European Union's carbon market could capture a large chunk of emissions from outside Europe if the bloc succeeds in including shipping in the scheme, according to the European Commission's first.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Factbox: EU recovery fund - the battle lines The European Commission will issue on Wednesday a new proposal for a long-term European Union budget and a coronavirus recovery fund to help economies in the bloc rebound from recession. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020

International pandemic cooperation a 'no brainer': EU Commission chief International cooperation should be a no brainer during a global pandemic, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020
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Exclusive: Fearing shortages, EU may deploy emergency funds in COVID-19 vaccine race The European Commission is weighing using a $2.6 billion emergency fund to boost pharmaceutical labs' capacity, fearing that even if a COVID-19 vaccine is developed the EU may not be able to produce.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Factbox: How to travel in Europe in the era of coronavirus The European Commission unveiled a series of measures aimed at ensuring people can start travelling safely across the continent again as governments try to revive tourism and airline industries brought.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
EU sets out guidelines for tourism resumption, cross-border travel The European Commission has set out guidelines to allow the resumption of tourism so that people may be able to stay in hotels, eat in restaurants or go to beaches safely in the coming months despite.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	EU Commission calls for state guarantees for vouchers for cancelled travel The European Commission will tell countries in the European Union to provide state guarantees for travel vouchers during the coronavirus pandemic, if they prefer people to accept the vouchers instead.. Reuters - Published on May 9, 2020
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Kill the virus, not democracy - EU tells Hungary The European Commission told Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday that emergency powers he has assumed to combat the coronavirus outbreak risk upending democracy and must be subject to.. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020	EU announces work scheme, aid for farmers, fishermen amid coronavirus pandemic The European Commission proposed on Thursday a package of measures to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the EU economy, including a short-time work scheme and easier access to funds for.. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020
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Faced with shortages, EU plans stockpiling medical gear The European Commission decided on Thursday to set up a stockpile of face masks, intensive care equipment and other essential medical gear to tackle shortages in Europe in the face of booming demand.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020	Flurry of coronavirus disinformation spread by Russian sources - EU Commission The European Union has seen a flurry of disinformation about the coronavirus outbreak spread by Russian sources over the last few weeks, a European Commission spokesman said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020
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EU executive chief urges open borders as crisis increases The European Commission on Monday will present guidelines on border measures to prevent controls designed to stem the spread of coronavirus from blocking the supply of essential goods and medical.. Reuters - Published on March 15, 2020	Germany, under EU pressure, amends decree on exports of protective equipment Germany said on Saturday that, in agreement with the European Commission, it was amending a decree issued earlier this month that required a government agency to approve exports of protective equipment.. Reuters - Published on March 14, 2020
EU to give states spending leeway to tackle virus fallout on economy The European Commission is set to formally announce on Friday measures that would let EU governments spend more freely to prop up economic sectors battered by the coronavirus crisis, officials said. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020	European Union's March summit to go ahead, staff sent home over coronavirus A summit of European Union leaders will go ahead as planned at the end of March but most European Commission staff will be required to work from home from Monday due to the coronavirus outbreak. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020
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Executive branch of the European Union

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