The European Commission, headquartered in Belgium, was founded in 1958 and employs approximately 34,050 individuals. Functioning as a body independent of national governments, the Commission represents and upholds the interests of the European Union as a whole. Its primary activities revolve around government administration, including preparing legislation for adoption by the Council (representing member countries) and the Parliament (representing citizens). Additionally, it administers the budget and various policy programmes, such as agriculture, fisheries, and research, in cooperation with authorities in the member countries.
On July 10, 2026, the European Commission formally established its new Battery Booster Facility, allocating up to €1.5 billion from EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues in the Innovation Fund to assist battery cell manufacturers in increasing production across Europe. Earlier that day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Commission agreed to strengthen their partnership during the 17th EU-ILO High-level Meeting, aiming to ensure global economic and technological changes contribute to more quality jobs, stronger labor markets, and greater social inclusion. Also on July 10, the EU was preparing to recommend new restrictions on minors' social media use, following Australia's decision to bar children under 16 from accessing social media. Digital rights advocates, however, urged the EU to prioritize enforcing existing laws to make platforms safer for children.
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