The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union, responsible for proposing new EU legislation, enforcing EU treaties and law across member states, and negotiating international agreements on the Union's behalf. It traces its institutional origin to the Treaty of Rome, signed in 1957 and in force from January 1, 1958, and today operates as a College of Commissioners, one nominated by each member state and led by the Commission's President, acting independently of national governments rather than representing them directly.
Facts
Founded YearThe Treaty of Rome was signed March 25, 1957, and entered into force January 1, 1958, when the Commission and the EEC's other institutions began work; 1958 is recorded here as the year the Commission itself became operational. Founded DateDate the Treaty of Rome, which created the Commission's direct predecessor (the EEC Commission), entered into force. Headquarters Classification
Institution TypeInternational or Intergovernmental Body 1 Connections
Associated With
Created the single European Commission serving all three European Communities.
Source Merger Treaty (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. European Commission (Britannica)
Encyclopaedia BritannicaInstitution type, descriptionQuote, Institution type, description
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union, responsible for proposing new EU legislation, enforcing EU treaties and law across member states, and negotiating international agreements on the Union's behalf.
2. History of the EU (European Union)
Merger Treaty (Wikipedia)
WikipediaAssociated With: Merger Treaty (Treaty of Brussels, 1965)View the Source European Commission: About the European Commission
European CommissionIn Group: The European Union and Its Governing Institutions, Page textQuote, In Group: The European Union and Its Governing Institutions, Page text
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.