European Commission

British

noun

Former name (until 1993): Commission of the European Communities. the executive body of the European Union formed in 1967, which initiates action in the EU and mediates between member governments

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Expected last year, the "Made in Europe" measures were pushed back several times due to disagreements over its scope inside the European Commission and divisions among member states.

From Barron's

The European Commission said Monday it was "enhancing preparedness through closer monitoring" of the situation and reinforcing cooperation with relevant United Nations agencies and partner countries.

From Barron's

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of global shockwaves from the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kaja Kallas, who leads the European Commission’s foreign and security policy, described the killing of Khamenei as “a defining moment in Iran’s history.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Later this month, the European Commission is expected to rule on a 2023 citizens' initiative that called on the EU to ban fur farms and the killing of animals such as mink, foxes, raccoon dogs or chinchillas solely for their pelts.

From Barron's

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