European Commission
Government AdministrationBrussels, Belgium10001+ Employees
The European Commission is a government administration that represents and upholds the interests of the European Union and operates independently of national governments, based in Brussels, Belgium. It prepares legislation for adoption by the Council and the European Parliament, which represent member states and EU citizens, respectively. The Commission administers the EU budget and policy programmes, including agriculture, fisheries, and research, in cooperation with authorities in member countries. It employs over 10,000 people and maintains a web presence at https://commission.europa.eu. The commission operates within the EU institutional framework and pursues policy development and program administration on behalf of the Union.