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A study of the European Commission
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MICHAEL ARRHENIUS DIT, AUNGIER STREET THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION A STUDY OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION INTRODUCTION When examining the European Union it is very easy to look at the European Commission as the central character of the EU's policy-making process. Without it's 20 Commissioners and the 15.000 staff members that serve it, the European Union would not work. In short, the Council and the European Parliament need a proposal from the commission before they can pass a legislation. Also EU laws are mainly upheld by Commission actions, the integrity of the single market is maintained through Commission policing as well as research & technological development programs managed by the Commission. The Commission is based in Brussels (200 rue de la Loi) and the Commissioners meet once a week to conduct their business. If necessary though, the Commission may hold special sessions in addition to it's weekly meeting. Routine matters are dealt with in simplified written procedures,...
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