European Commission
WebsiteBrussels

Founding Year: 1958

Staff: 32847

Budget: € 1 b (2020)

Ursula von der Leyen (President)

Is the executive branch of the European Union. It prepares legislation for adoption by the Council and the Parliament and “administers the budget and the policy programs in cooperation with authorities in the member countries.” Furthermore, it manages the day-to-day administration of the EU.

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European Commission contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals


  Organization Type

Multilateral|Multilateral Programs/Projects/Commissions

  Geographic Foci

Europe

 Subjects

Law|Policy

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