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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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Informal video conference of economy and finance ministers

Press remarks by Executive-Vice President Dombrovskis at the informal video conference of economy and finance ministers European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Mar 2022 Merci Bruno. It is only 5 days…

2 March 2022 · 4 min read

Temporary protection and guidelines for border checks
Commission proposes temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine

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Temporary protection and guidelines for border checks

Today, the Commission is proposing to activate the Temporary Protection Directive  to offer quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Under this proposal, those fleeing the war will…

2 March 2022 · 6 min read

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Today’s news from the European Commission 01/03/2022

HR/VP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi travel to the Republic of Moldova on 2 and 3 March High Representative/ Vice-President Josep Borrell will, together with Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Oliver Várhelyi, travel to the Republic of Moldova…

1 March 2022 · 17 min read

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Joint Statement on further restrictive economic measures

We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin's war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and…

27 February 2022 · 3 min read