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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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The Rule of Law: what is it and why is it important? In recent years, citizens of EU countries have taken to the streets, protesting against what they saw as democratic backsliding. The European Commission has introduced ways to limit regression on rule.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:39Published 6 hours ago

Britain will not back down over Brexit legislation, Michael Gove tells the EU The Government has rebuffed a fresh demand from the EU to withdrawcontroversial legislation which could see the UK unilaterally tear up elementsof the Brexit divorce deal. At talks in Brussels on.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:33Published 2 days ago

EU must rise to challenge on migration, EU Commission chief says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:14Published 6 days ago

EU plans for health union to boost pandemic preparedness European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Wednesday her plans for a European Health Union during her first State of the Union address to the European Parliament. But what will.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:48Published 2 weeks ago

Von der Leyen sets out EU's ambitious new goals European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen set out ambitious new climate goals for the EU on Wednesday, and also said a proposal was on the way for minimum wages. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:56Published 2 weeks ago

Trade talks in the balance after the UK rejects EU ultimatum Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU are hanging in the balance afterBrussels demanded the UK abandon plans to override key elements of theWithdrawal Agreement. At a stormy meeting in London.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

Government tells EU they are not withdrawing new bill Michael Gove says he has told European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic that the UK government “would not be withdrawing” the Internal Market Bill, following an “extraordinary meeting”.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:54Published 3 weeks ago

EU official arrives for talks with Michael Gove European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic arrives in London for an “extraordinary meeting” of the Joint Committee between the UK and EU with Michael Gove. Report by Jonesia. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 3 weeks ago

EC's Schinas promises 'affordable and equitable' access to COVID-19 vaccine The vice president of the European Commission has reassured citizens that the rollout of a future coronavirus vaccine will be fair and well organised, and admitted the frustration felt within the EU.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 17:05Published 3 weeks ago

Ireland set to lose key trade portfolio after European Commission reshuffle Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis is set to be the EU's new trade commissioner, while Ireland's Mairead McGuinness has been given the financial services portfolio. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:24Published 3 weeks ago

Pharmaceutical industry looking to avoid lawsuits in Covid vaccine race The pharmaceutical industry are preemptively looking to avoid lawsuits in the coronavirus vaccine race through their negotiations with the European Commission. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:50Published on September 3, 2020

EU could buy COVID vaccines through WHO European Union states could buy potential COVID-19 vaccines through a procurement scheme co-led by the World Health Organization, the EU Commission said in what appears to be a change in position. Joe.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:20Published on September 2, 2020

Golfgate: Phil Hogan's COVID-19 breach calls into question clout of EU Commission's code of conduct Is the EU's code of conduct fit for purpose? The case of Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan is proving a test for the institution's rule book. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:44Published on August 25, 2020

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