The European Commission is one of the main institutions of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for proposing new laws, managing the day-to-day business of the EU, and ensuring that EU policies are and programs are implemented effectively.
The European Commission is part of the executive branch of the EU government, along with the European Council and the Council of the European Union. The European Parliament and the European Court of Justice are part of the legislative and judicial branches of the EU government, respectively.
Together, these institutions work to promote peace, prosperity, and cooperation among the member states of the EU, and to represent the interests of EU citizens on the global stage.