European Commission: Quick Facts

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News •

Montenegro could sign accession treaty with EU in June 2027, European Commission says • Nov. 4, 2026, 7:57 AM ET (Straits Times)

EU Commission: Polish Parliament has right to appoint new judges • Nov. 1, 2026, 1:04 AM ET (Euronews)

Brussels slams brakes on Austria's social media ban for children • Oct. 30, 2026, 12:00 AM ET (Toronto Star)

Carney says Canada is working to become an 'associate member' as he hosts EU leaders in Montreal • Oct. 29, 2026, 11:14 AM ET (CBC)

EU approves €319 million state aid to Austrian semiconductor factory • Oct. 28, 2026, 12:06 PM ET (Euronews)

Facts

Also Known As	EC
Date	1951 - present
Areas Of Involvement	executive
Related People	Ursula von der Leyen • Kristalina Georgieva • Jean-Claude Juncker • Jacques Santer • Romano Prodi • José Manuel Barroso

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European Union United Nations North Atlantic Treaty Organization OPEC Commonwealth World Health Organization International Monetary Fund League of Nations World Trade Organization United Nations Security Council