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European Commission

noun

  1. 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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The European Commission wants a cap at $45.

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The European Commission has already proposed a fresh round of penalties aimed at Moscow's energy revenues, banks and military industry.

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His government has also made little headway, thanks to Duda's vetoes, on another campaign promise – removing political influence from Polish courts - which caused the European Commission to take legal action against Poland and withhold EU funds.

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A spokesperson for the European Commission told the BBC that in negotiations with the US it will act "in defence of European interests, protecting its workers, consumers and its industries".

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European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas said she was "deeply shocked" by the news.

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