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About the European Commission

Learn about the European Commission's role in instigating and implementing the EU's policies. The Commission's work is steered by a College of Commissioners, and led by its President. The Commissioners work on specific policy priorities that are set out by the Commission President.

President von der Leyen
President von der Leyen

President von der Leyen

President von der Leyen
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The Commissioners

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What the European Commission does

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Delivering on the political priorities

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Certain principles guide the Commission in its work: transparency, language coverage, the environment, equal opportunities and ethical behaviour.

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