Commission européenne

The Commission européenne, or European Commission, is the executive branch of the European Union. It is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU. Recent news highlights the Commission's involvement in several key areas. Ursula von der Leyen, the Commission's president, commented on the Hungarian elections, signaling a potential shift towards closer alignment with EU institutions following the victory of Peter Magyar. The Commission is also involved in regulating technology, as evidenced by the potential extension of Tesla's autonomous driving authorization across EU member states. Furthermore, the Commission is addressing border control, having reported a significant number of refoulements at the EU's external borders. Finally, the French government plans to consult the Commission regarding the proposed ban on social media for those under 15, indicating the Commission's role in evaluating national legislation for compliance with EU law.