About European Commission
The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union.
Read MoreThe Commission operates in the method of cabinet government, with 27 "Commissioners". There is one Commissioner per member state, however Commissioners are bound to represent the interests of the EU as a whole rather than their home state. One of the 27 is the Commission President (currently José Manuel Barroso) appointed by the European Council with the approval of the European Parliament. The present Barroso Commission took office in late 2004 and is serving a five-year term."
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European Union Floats Tighter Animal-Research Rules
Science/AAAS (Nov 13 2008) Explore Article
A proposal released last week by the European Commission would ban the use of great apes in medical experiments, although it does not include a complete pro... (Read Full Article)
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