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- proper noun The
executive branch of theEuropean Union .
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Examples
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The European Commission is shortly expected to top up the sum with a macro-financial assistance grant of at least €90 million, as well as to launch talks on a free trade agreement in March and on visa-free travel in June.
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The Chancellor was in Brussels for a meeting of the European Commission, which is looking at coordinating EU governments' actions in dealing with the crisis.
European Stocks Rebound Andrea Tryphonides 2011
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The European Commission, which is charged with negotiating trade agreements on behalf of the 27 EU nations, said a trade deal with Japan would be possible, but only if ending regulatory barriers to trade and more liberal government purchasing rules are part of the deal.
EU to Explore Trade Deal With Japan Following Disaster Matthew Dalton 2011
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Portuguese domestic demand was slightly better than expected in the first six months of the program, but the European Commission, which is the EU's executive body, and the IMF have already downgraded projections for domestic demand this year and next.
Portugal's Few Exports Bring Bailout Scrutiny Matthew Dalton 2012
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BRUSSELS—Russia's failure to rescind a ban on European Union fruit and vegetable imports, agreed at a summit last week, has riled the European Commission, which is requesting the ban be removed immediately.
EU: 'No Justification' for Russia Vegetable Ban Frances Robinson 2011
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A list of financial firms raided Tuesday by the European Commission, which is the executive branch of the European Union, wasn't available.
Banks' Files Are Seized Jean Eaglesham 2011
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BRUSSELS—Russia's failure to rescind a ban on European Union fruit and vegetable imports, agreed at a summit last week, has riled the European Commission, which is requesting the ban be removed immediately.
EU: 'No Justification' for Russia Vegetable Ban Frances Robinson 2011
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The biggest barrier to the deal is approval by the European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, which is being lobbied hard by steelmakers worried about higher prices.
Rio Tinto-BHP Iron-Ore JV Is Losing Luster Alex Wilson 2010
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The biggest barrier to the deal is approval by the European Commission, which is being lobbied hard by steelmakers worried about higher prices.
Rio Tinto-BHP Iron Ore JV Losing Luster Alex Wilson 2010
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The biggest barrier to the deal is approval by the European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, which is being lobbied hard by steelmakers worried about higher prices.
Rio Tinto-BHP Iron-Ore JV Is Losing Luster Alex Wilson 2010
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