The European Commission is the EUs main executive body. It proposes legislation, upholds EU treaties and ensures Member States apply EU law and policies. The Commission manages the EU's budget and.

The main aspects of the EUs long-term budget for 2028-2034, its revenue and spending areas, as well as factsheets on key aspects are available on this page.

Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union, independently responsible for publishing high-quality Europe-wide statistics and indicators that enable comparisons between countries and regions.

Understanding the Context

2025 European Semester: Country Specific Recommendations / Commission Recommendations

Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European Commission, the first woman to hold this office. Here you can find her calendar, speeches, appointments, news, and biography.

Discover the European Commission's proposals to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy while reaching climate neutrality by 2050.

White paper on the future of European defence sets out investment needs to deliver EU defence capabilities to secure Europes peace. Find out more.

Key Insights

The European Semester is an annual exercise that coordinates the EU's economic and social policies. During the Semester, EU Member States align their budgetary and economic policies with the.

Intersecting EU-specific challenges The simultaneous quest for economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy: requiring careful policy design to mitigate possible tensions. Balancing the.

The Commission has presented a new European internal security strategy to support EU countries and guarantee security for its citizens.