Public research body · Policy · Brussels, Belgium (European Union institutions’ seat)
The European Commission is the European Union’s main executive body. It helps set the EU’s overall strategy, proposes new EU laws and policies, monitors and ensures their implementation across EU member states, and manages the EU budget and EU funding programmes.
It is also involved in representing the EU internationally and delivering aspects of EU external action and development policy.
No curated programs yet. Check the careers page ↗.
<p>The European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield visits the European Centre for Democratic Resilience</p>
EU KIDS Act: helping children navigate a safer online world<p>Protecting children online is a priority for the European Commission. This is why we have proposed a new KIDS Act to introduce a gradual uptake of social media for children across the EU.</p>
Announcement of next auction (EU-Bonds) on 26-10-2026<p>Auction announcement EU-Bonds.</p>
Results of 21-10-2026 auction (EU-Bills)<p>Auction results EU-Bills.</p>
A long-term vision for a successful fisheries and aquaculture sector<p>The European Commission has set out its vision for fisheries and aquaculture towards 2040 to support fishers, aquaculture producers and local communities.</p>
Click wisely: promoting online safety during European Cybersecurity Month<p>Learn about the EU campaign to promote cybersecurity in the Europe and about what the EU is doing to better prepare us for and respond to cybersecurity threats</p>
An EU strategy for a rapidly changing Arctic<p>The new strategy for the Arctic is a framework of cooperation that places people, security, climate and prosperity at its core</p>
The European Centre for Democratic Resilience opens cooperation to candidate countries and potential candidates<p>The European Centre for Democratic Resilience opens cooperation to candidate countries and potential candidates</p>
Announcement of next auction (EU-Bills) on 21-10-2026<p>Auction announcement EU-Bills.</p>
Apply now to be a European Climate Pact Ambassador!<p>You have until 31 October 2026 to submit your European Climate Pact Ambassador application. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis – so early applications are welcome! </p>
Staying one step ahead of breast cancer, our talk with Europa Donna<p>Our interview with the largest breast cancer patient advocacy organisation in Europe during Pink October</p>
The Commission launches a repository for transparency information on online political ads<p>Commission launches pilot European Repository for online political ads, boosting transparency and accountability. The platform helps publishers meet rules and enables researchers, journalists and citizens to scrutinise sponsors, funding and targeting.</p>
China has rejected a European Union request for voluntary limits on hybrid car exports. The European Commission is considering temporary restrictions amid concerns that surging shipments could trigger a serious trade conflict.
European Commission Considers Broad Tax on Large Corporations to Capture Big Tech RevenueThe European Commission is considering a broad levy on large corporations, potentially including Big Tech, to avoid targeting U.S. digital services companies specifically.
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Circle press EU on perps and stablecoin reserves in MiCA reviewHyperliquid's policy group is advocating for perpetual contracts to fall under MiFID II, while Circle is challenging MiCA's bank deposit floor in filings to the European Commission's MiCA review.
Tim Cook meets EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as bloc pushes new child safety rulesTim Cook met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen while the European Union is pushing new child safety rules. The meeting is described as part of Cook’s continued involvement in Apple’s government relations after stepping down as CEO.
Teresa Ribera Says AI Needs Safety StandardsEuropean Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera said artificial intelligence needs safety standards respected by everyone. She also discussed future UN leadership and said she believes it is time for a woman to lead.
The Commission promoted its “KIDS Act” initiative for a gradual uptake of social media for children across the EU, positioning child online protection as a priority.