European Commission

noun

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

Example Sentences

European Commission spokesman Frederic Vincent told reporters on Tuesday that the Spanish authorities have a lot to answer for.

From The Daily Beast

Over the weekend, Putin himself told the president of the European Commission that his forces could take Kiev within two weeks.

From The Daily Beast

The right to be forgotten is a law passed in 2012 that was upheld this year by the European Commission.

From The Daily Beast

Before the new recommendations can take effect they have to be adopted by the European Commission.

From The Daily Beast

Christine Lagarde can be the change… (laughter) 46:50 FRIEDMAN: President of the European Commission?

From The Daily Beast

The European Commission claims the right to exercise control whenever it sees fit.

From Project Gutenberg