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European Commission

The European Commission develops policy initiatives, implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the European Council, and guards the treaties of the European Union. The Commission is an executive institution of 20 appointed commissioners and numerous directorates-general. Although the directorates-general are responsible for general implementation of policy, the commissioners are the final authority in the Commission's decision-making process.

Stylistic conventions used in this category echo those used in Embassies and Consulates categories, in which are listed entities such as Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions, Permanent Representatives and de facto equivalents. See the FAQ of Society: Government: Embassies and Consulates.

Delegations

Diplomatic entities from the European Commission to non-members are called 'Delegations' and listed in Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: European Union: Institutions: European Commission: Delegations, this category.
Diplomatic entities from non-members to the European Communities are called 'Missions' and listed in Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: European Union: Missions.
Diplomatic entities from member states to the European Communities are called 'Permanent Representations' and listed in Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: European Union: Member States: Permanent Representations.
The European Commission maintains press and information offices in member states. These offices do not have diplomatic status and are listed in Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: European Union: Institutions: European Commission: Representations in EU Countries.

European Commissioners

Each Directorate is headed by a politically appointed Commissioner. These pages contain biographical information, policies, speeches, news etc., about each of the Commissioners.

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