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The European Commission (EC) is part of the executive of the European Union (EU), together with the European Council. It operates as a cabinet government, with 27 members of the Commission headed by a President. It includes an administrative body of about 32,000 European civil servants. The Commission is divided into departments known as Directorates-General (DGs) that can be likened to departments or ministries each headed by a Director-General who is responsible to a Commissioner.

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Italy: 'Europe is by your side,' says von der Leyen after visiting flood-devastated Emilia Romagna The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen met locals in Cesena on Thursday after last week's devastating floods. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:34Published 2 weeks ago

EU Commission calls for intensified bloc-wide naval operations Together, the 27 EU member states manage the largest maritime exclusion zone in the world. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:41Published 2 weeks ago

The European Year of Skills: Future proofing Europe's workforce The European Commission is eager to train and reskill workers across all member states. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 2 weeks ago

Brussels urges EU countries to end energy support measures by year-end The European Commission said on Wednesday that if energy prices were to flare up again, any support measures rolled out should be "targeted at protecting vulnerable households and firms." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published 2 weeks ago

Brussels warns Greece it could take 'formal steps' over latest illegal migrant pushback allegations The European Commission has called for an independent investigation into allegations authorities carried out an illegal migrant pushback in April and warned it could take "formal steps" against the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:45Published 2 weeks ago

How the EU is supporting Europe's film industry at this year's Cannes Film Festival Fourteen films currently presenting at this year's Cannes Film Festival have received support from the European Commission. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:37Published 2 weeks ago

Leaders of the G7 lay wreaths at Hiroshima memorial site Leaders of the G7, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, President Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President lay wreaths - ahead of the G7 Summit - at Hiroshima Peace Memorial.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

EU Regulators Approve Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard EU Regulators , Approve Microsoft's Acquisition , of Activision Blizzard. Just weeks after regulators in the United Kingdom blocked Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the $68.7 billion.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

EU court annuls approval of Germany's COVID-19 state aid for Lufthansa The European Commission committed several errors in approving the measure, according to the ruling. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:18Published on May 10, 2023

EC President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv for talks with President Zelenskyy As Russia stages its annual Victory Day parade, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrates Europe Day with a visit to Ukraine. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on May 9, 2023

Brussels unveils €500-million plan to support Ukraine and put the EU industry in 'war economy mode' Under the new plan, the European Commission intends to address the bottlenecks hindering the production of 155mm artillery shells. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:49Published on May 3, 2023

Dispute over Doñana park prompts scathing accusations between conservatives and socialists S&D Leader Iratxe García said EPP Chair Manfred Weber was "making a fool of himself" after Weber attacked the European Commission's partiality. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:46Published on April 27, 2023

Brussels makes overture to Berlin with new EU rules to cut down deficit The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a series of legislative proposals to reform the EU's fiscal rules. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:17Published on April 26, 2023

Spain pleads for aid from EU after historic drought devastates its farmers Spain is asking for aid from the European Commission to help its farmers after the country was hit by a historic drought Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published on April 26, 2023

Romania and Poland lift ban on Ukrainian grain while awaiting EU decision Romania and Poland are allowing Ukrainian food products to pass through their territory until the European Commission decides on the matter next week Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on April 21, 2023

8 billion people on earth: What are the opportunities and challenges we face? Euronews speaks to United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, and European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, Dubravka Šuica, to discuss the opportunities.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:01Published on April 20, 2023

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The Windsor Framework: What is in the new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed a new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, calling it the Windsor Framework. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023
UK and EU enter 'final talks' on Northern Ireland post-Brexit deal - how the day will unfold Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet tomorrow for "final talks" about the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2023
King Charles was due to meet Ursula von der Leyen tomorrow in final part of NI Protocol negotiations King Charles was lined up by Number 10 to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday - just as highly contentious negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol were poised to.. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023

TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cyberattack fears The European Commission has temporarily banned TikTok from its employees' phones over concerns around potential cyberattacks. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2023
Breaking: Election Commission recognises Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena The EC ordered allocation of Shiv Sena's name and 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction. DNA - Published on February 17, 2023
EU corruption scandal of 'utmost concern' after four charged over alleged bribes from Qatar, von der Leyen says The EU corruption scandal is of the "utmost concern" after investigators charged four people with allegedly receiving money and gifts from Qatar, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has.. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2022

Delhi MCD Election 2022: 1,349 candidates in fray; check poll timings, ward details and other info here The results of the MCD elections will be declared on December 8, according to the EC's announcement. DNA - Published on December 4, 2022
EU chief 'confident' NI Protocol solution can be found after 'encouraging' meetings with Sunak The European Commission's president said she has had "encouraging" meetings with Rishi Sunak over the Northern Ireland Protocol and is "very confident" a solution can be found. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2022
Gujarat polls: IAS officer removed from election duty over Instagram post The EC removed IAS officer Abhishek Singh from poll duty for using his official position as a "publicity stunt", Election Commission said in an order. DNA - Published on November 18, 2022
'Unprecedented' wildfires torch record area of EU land to date Wildfires have torched a record amount of EU land this year, according to European Commission data, as one of its senior fire researchers warns that climate change is spreading the danger to more.. Sky News - Published on August 17, 2022

Europe's drought 'on course to be worst for 500 years' The drought scorching much of the European Union is set to be the worst endured since the sixteenth century, a senior scientist at the European Commission's (EC) drought service has warned. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2022
Almost half of EU countries suffering from drought Almost half of European Union land is currently under a drought warning or more severe "alert" level, hampering agriculture, energy production and water supply, the European Commission has confirmed. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2022
Drought hitting nearly half of Europe - and it could last for months Almost half of European Union land is currently under a drought warning or in the most severe "alert" status, hampering agriculture, energy production and water supply, the European Commission has.. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2022	EU chief tells UK it's time to get Brexit done in latest salvo over Northern Ireland Protocol European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said it was "high time we got Brexit done" as he fired the latest salvo against Boris Johnson's government over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published on June 29, 2022
PM Modi holds talks with EU Commission Prez Ursula von der Leyen in Germany IndiaTimes - Published on June 27, 2022	Ukraine put forward for EU membership Ukraine could become a member of the European Union after the EU Commission proposed it as a candidate, the first step on a long road toward membership for the war-torn country. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2022
Boris Johnson's plan to overhaul Brexit agreement is 'politically driven', says EU Commission President Boris Johnson's plan to unilaterally overhaul parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol is "politically driven", the vice president of the European Commission has suggested. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2022	EU Commission threatens 'proportionate actions' over UK government plans to override NI Protocol part of post-Brexit deal The European Commission has warned it will take "proportionate action" to secure the legal implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol after the UK government published legislation which will.. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2022
EU chief, Jaishankar discuss India-EU partnership, Ukraine conflict European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday and discussed ways to take the India-EU partnership forward and exchanged views on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 25, 2022	PM Modi to inaugurate 7th edition of Raisina Dialogue today, know theme, agenda The dialogue will be held from April 25 to April 27, European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen will also participate as chief guest. DNA - Published on April 25, 2022
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India for two-day visit European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in India for a two-day official visit on Sunday to strengthen India-EU strategic partnership. This will be her first visit to India as the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 24, 2022	PM Modi, Europe Commission head to talk Ukraine IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2022
Assembly Elections 2022: Check voter turnout till 3 pm in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa The EC has put out a disclaimer that the data made available is approximate as data from some polling stations takes time to reach. DNA - Published on February 14, 2022	UP Elections Phase 1 voting tomorrow: Covid-19 guidelines that voters should know For the elections, the EC has made a number of Covid-related protocols, reinforcing polling stations with preventive measures. DNA - Published on February 9, 2022
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NATO and European Commission condemn deadly attack on tanker near Oman Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has welcomed both NATO and the European Commission's condemnation of the deadly attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2021	'We will not renegotiate,' EU chief tells PM after UK demands changes to key part of Brexit deal The president of the European Commission has told Boris Johnson that the bloc "will not renegotiate" a key component of the Brexit deal the two sides negotiated. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2021
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EU Commission sues AstraZeneca over vaccine contract The European Commission has launched legal action against AstraZeneca for not respecting a contract for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2021	EU takes legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine supply A legal case has been started by the European Commission against AstraZeneca over its "complete failure" to meet delivery and contractual agreements, Ireland's health minister has said. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2021

European Commission

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