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The European Commission (EC) is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU laws and directing the union's administrative operations. 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. (Wikipedia)

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Commission launches a new call for reform support projects

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2021 Today, in the framework of the Technical Support Instrument Annual Conference, the Commission has launched a new Technical Support Instrument (TSI) call…

30 June 2021 · 1 min read

VAT: New e-commerce rules in the EU will simplify life for traders and introduce more transparency for consumers

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VAT: New e-commerce rules in the EU will simplify life for traders and introduce more transparency for consumers

The EU's VAT system was last updated in 1993 and has not kept pace with the rise in cross-border e-commerce that has transformed the retail sector in recent years. The…

28 June 2021 · 3 min read

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Statement by European Commission President on the new Hungarian bill that discriminates against people based on their sexual orientation

European Commission Statement Brussels, 23 Jun 2021 This Hungarian bill is a shame. I have instructed the responsible commissioners to send a letter to express our legal concerns before the…

23 June 2021 · 1 min read

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Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the manufacturing and distribution of garments sector

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jun 2021 On 22 June 2021, the European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections in Germany at the premises of a company active in…

22 June 2021 · 1 min read

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Speech by Commissioner Schmit at the high-level conference to launch the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness

Speech by Commissioner Schmit at the high-level conference to launch the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness

21 June 2021 · 1 min read

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European Innovation Scoreboard: Innovation performance keeps improving in EU Member States and regions

European Innovation Scoreboard: Innovation performance keeps improving in EU Member States and regions

21 June 2021 · 1 min read

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European and Regional Innovation Scoreboards 2021 – Questions and Answers

European and Regional Innovation Scoreboards 2021 – Questions and Answers

21 June 2021 · 1 min read

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Forest fires: European Commission is stepping up its preparations for the forest fire season 2021

Forest fires: European Commission is stepping up its preparations for the forest fire season 2021

21 June 2021 · 1 min read

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Belgian Court orders AstraZeneca to deliver vaccine doses to the EU – Questions and Answers

Belgian Court orders AstraZeneca to deliver vaccine doses to the EU – Questions and Answers

19 June 2021 · 1 min read

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Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Insurance Ireland for restricting access to a data sharing platform

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Insurance Ireland for restricting access to a data sharing platform

18 June 2021 · 1 min read