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	European Union - Conservapedia
		New Commissioners are identified by member state governments in consultation with the President-designate of the Commission and are normally put in place at the beginning of the term of the Commission President.
		The Council of Ministers of the European Union (the "EU Council") is the body in which representatives of the individual member state governments, usually ministers, legislate for the EU, set its political objectives, coordinate national policies and resolve differences among their governments and with other EU bodies.
		The European Parliament is the largest trans-national parliament in the world, and the second-largest overall (behind India), with an electorate of almost half a billion.
	www.conservapedia.com /European_Union (4097 words)

	Blogs of the European Commission : Margot Wallström, Stavros Dimas, Janez Potočnik, Mariann Fischer Boel, ...
		As Commissioner for Institutional Relations and Communication since August 2004, it is my job to improve the way 'Europe' is communicated to its citizens.
		As Commissioner for Science and Research since 2004, it is my objective to improve the situation for research and researchers in the EU.
		As Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, I believe that to maintain the European social model we have to preserve our core values of social justice, equality, respect for rights and dignity for every individual.
	blogs.ec.europa.eu (932 words)

	Module 4: The Institutional Terrain
		Prior to 1993, commissioners were appointed every four years by common accord of the governments of the member states.
		It is responsible for managing the EU's annual budget and administering appropriations for the common agricultural policy (almost half of the budget), the structural funds and the cohesion fund (one-third of the budget), development aid, and humanitarian assistance.
		It is the principle of collegiality that prevents the European Parliament from dismissing individual commissioners.
	www.unc.edu /depts/tam/poli115/module4/mod4text3.htm (1686 words)

	European Union Profile
		The European Union (EU) is one of the United States' strongest strategic partners, with the importance of the relationship reflected in our close cooperation on regional crises and conflicts, our extensive collaboration on a wide range of global challenges, from counter-terrorism to nonproliferation, and our deep trade and investment relations.
		New Commissioners are identified by Member State governments in consultation with the President-designate of the Commission and are normally put in place at the beginning of the term of the Commission President.
		European firms were the largest foreign investors in 44 U.S. states and the second largest foreign investor in the remaining six.
	www.state.gov /p/eur/rls/fs/54126.htm (4253 words)

	Governing Institutions of the EU--EU Online Resource Guide
		The Commission is composed of twenty Commissioners appointed by consensus among the member states and approved as a body by the European Parliament.
		Commissioners hold no responsibility towards individual national governments, they act solely in the interest of the EU as a whole.
		Together with the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) which comprises the central banks of all member states, the European Central Bank (ECB) determines and implements monetary policy in the EU countries that are members of the single currency, the Euro.
	www.unc.edu /depts/europe/conferences/eu/Pages/eu3.htm (733 words)

	European Commission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alongside the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, it is one of the three main institutions governing the Union.
		Commissioners are therefore not permitted to take instructions from the government of the country that appointed them, but are supposed to represent the interests of the citizens of the EU as a whole.
		However, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament are both able to formally request that the Commission legislate on a particular topic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/European_Commissioner (1453 words)

	Commissioner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Commissioner is a designation that may be used for a variety of official positions, especially referring to a high-ranking public (administrative or police) official, or an analogous official in the private sector (e.g.
		A Commissioner within a modern state generally holds his office by virtue of a commission from the head of state or a Council of Elected Representatives (or appointed by non-elected officials in the case of dictatorships).
		The European Commissioners are the members of the European Commission, the highest executive organ of the European Union, which is the closest EU equivalent to a government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Commissioner (817 words)

	Corpus Christi Online - / Entire EU executive resigns amid report of cronyism
		The commissioners run the daily affairs of the EU and Tuesday's action would be roughly equivalent to the entire U.S. Cabinet resigning.
		The commissioners have denied any wrongdoing, some saying they were unaware of sloppiness and fraud on their watch.
		The fraud report was most critical of Research Commissioner Edith Cresson, a former French prime minister who "failed to act in response to known, serious and continuing irregularities over several years" in educational and other programs for which she was responsible.
	www.caller2.com /autoconv/newsworld99/newsworld162.html (771 words)

	Reference for European Commission - Search.com
		The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union.
		There is one Commissioner per member state, however Commissioners are bound to represent the interests of the EU as a whole rather than their home state.
		Considering that under the Lisbon Treaty the European Council would become a formal institution with the power of appointing the Commission, it could be said that the two bodies hold the executive power of the Union (the European Council also holds individual national executive powers).
	www.search.com /reference/European_Commission (3948 words)

	European Commission - European Union - Equal Employment Opportunities (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The functions of the European Commission include initiating proposals for legislation, ensuring compliance of the Community with the Treaties, and the manager and executor of Union policies and of international trade relations.
		ESF is the main European financial tool for the employment strategy and contributes to the objective of social and economic cohesion.
		It is responsible for ensuring compliance with the European Union Directives on equal opportunities for women and men; encouraging the integration of women into the labour market and improve the status of women in society; and for the Medium-term Community Action Programme on equal opportunities for women and men (1996-2000).
	www.ilo.org /public/english/employment/gems/eeo/eu/i_ec.htm (1054 words)

	What's New? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso is organising a joint trip of his Brussels' team to the seat of the African Union in Addis Ababa to talk about immigration and other areas where both blocs are active.
		Around 15 commissioners are expected to join the meeting with their African counterparts on 1-2 October.
		According to an EU executive spokesman, "the main aim of the forthcoming visit will be for European commissioners to share experience and expertise with their African counterparts.
	www.deleth.cec.eu.int /en/whatsnew/index.htm (465 words)

	EU Center Home Page
		The European Commission is the executive arm of the Union, has the sole right to initiate EU law and policies, and is responsible for ensuring that member states implement those laws and policies.
		Commissioners represent the EU, are sworn to work for the common good of the Union and to abandon national allegiances, and are under no obligation to the member states.
		Commissioners should be careful to keep a diplomatic distance from members of their delegations.
	www.ou.edu /eucenter/modelEU/Simulationguide2002.htm (6829 words)

	The European Union (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The European Commission is the institution responsible for ensuring that the measures in the Treaties are carried out.
		Members of the European Commission (commissioners) are nominated for a five year term of office by each member state.
		Commissioners may act only in the interest of the EU and they are answerable only to the European Parliament.
	www.eej-net.org.uk /index/the_european_union.htm (1453 words)

	CJ Online National News: 20 European Union officials resign amid report of cronyism 03/16/99
		The European Commissioners were expected to stay in office in a caretaker capacity.
		The commissioners have denied any wrongdoing, some saying they were unaware of sloppiness and fraud on their watch.
		The fraud report was most critical of Research Commissioner Edith Cresson, a former French prime minister who "failed to act in response to known, serious and continuing irregularities over several years" in educational and other programs for which she was responsible.
	cjonline.com /stories/031699/new_eu.shtml (593 words)

	EU news: An Independent View from European Voice
		THE European Parliament’s new publicity chief is contemplating posting a press attaché in each EU member state to raise awareness of the assembly.
		Now the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) is weighing in, calling for the European Commission to develop an ethical code on the use of GMOs so as to win the support of environmental lobbies, industry and national member states.
		Poland’s ambassador to the European Union Marek Grela is said to be seeking a job with the European Commission – that of deputy director- general for external relations.
	www.europeanvoice.com /archive/issue.asp?id=414 (1619 words)

	Statement of the European Data Protection Commissioners (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The European Data Protection Commissioners have noted with concern that in the third pillar of the EU, proposals are considered which would result in the mandatory systematic retention of traffic data concerning all kinds of telecommunication (i.e.
		The European Data Protection Commissioners have grave doubt as to the legitimacy and legality of such broad measures.
		The European Data Protection Commissioners expect that the Article 29 Working Party will be consulted on measures that may emerge from the third pillar discussions before they are adopted.
	www.fipr.org /press/020911DataCommissioners.html (340 words)

	The European Commission needs to take political lead and propose single anti-discrimination directive covering all ...
		This is expected to be the last opportunity for all European Commissioners to have their say before the proposal is finalised and published on 2 July 2008.
		ENAR and ILGA-Europe call upon European Commissioners to demonstrate strong political leadership and to deliver upon their commitment made in 2004 before the European Parliament to come out with a proposal which would once and for all end the hierarchical and piecemeal EU equality legislation and protections.
		ENAR and ILGA-Europe urge the European Commission to prove their commitment and belief in unconditional equality for all by proposing one ‘horizontal’ anti-discrimination directive which would protect millions of people in Europe against discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, religion/belief and sexual orientation in all areas of life.
	www.ilga-europe.org /europe/media/the_european_commission_needs_to_take_political_lead_and_propose_single_anti_discrimination_directive_covering_all_grounds_of_discrimination (383 words)

	EUROPA - Rapid - Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: )
		European Commissioner for Development Louis Michel and European Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson will be in New York on June 27 and 28 2005 to participate in the UN High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development.
		Both Commissioners call on all to ensure that the UN Summit is followed by concrete efforts to do more, faster and better in the fight against poverty.
		Commissioner Michel will stress the strong political commitment of the European Union to accelerate progress towards the Millenium Development Goals, in particular through an increased level of Official Development Aid, as confirmed by the last European Council.
	europa.eu.int /rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/05/799&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en (387 words)

	The European Union fails on financial accountability Contemporary Review - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The European Commission initiates and drafts legislative proposals, implements the decisions taken by the Council of Ministers and Parliament, administers EU funds (e.g.
		Public perception, especially in the UK, is that the European Commissioners are overpaid, incompetent and arrogant in their use of political power, for which they have no elected mandate.
		European citizens, I believe, expect European institutions, especially the European Commission, to be managed by men and women who have been captains of industry with a proven track record of professional competence and integrity - not unsuccessful national politicians shunted out of sight.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2242/is_1642_281/ai_94775534 (854 words)

	STATEMENT BY EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSIONERS FRATTINI AND SPIDLA ON THE FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN ON THE OCCASION ...
		European legislation in this field is a precious and efficient instrument; it is a main political pillar.
		On 3 March 2006 a new gender equality roadmap was published by the European Commission.
		The Roadmap furthermore includes the establishment of a new €50 million European institute for gender equality, reviewing all existing EU gender equality law, increasing awareness of gender inequality and ensuring gender equality is considered in all policies and pressing for better statistics.
	www.eurunion.org /News/press/2006/20060021.htm (484 words)

	Does this sound democratic to you? - Atari Forums (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Furthermore these unelected commissioners are fully independent and are not at all accountable to the country and government they're supposed to represent.
		Only when it is clear that the majority of Europeans support federation we should make a step as irreversible as giving the parliament and government of the EU a full mandate by the citizens.
		If the European people elect a fully legislative parliament and a government, that no longer is the case, and no matter what legally would be laid down, a move to leave the Union could no longer be considered legitimate.
	www.ataricommunity.com /forums/showthread.php?t=329367 (4025 words)

	CEMR - Detail of the news
		The future president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, has presented his team of 24 commissioners on 12 August 2004, ten days ahead of schedule.
		Some of the new aspects of the new team include a greater representation of women 8 of the future commissioners are women.
		The low turn-over at the recent European elections is perceived as one of the reasons behind this objective.
	www.ccre.org /news_detail_en.htm?ID=307 (322 words)

	Full Coverage: EU trade head, president trade barbs
		European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson has urged EU states to unite behind his push for a world trade deal, saying he is being undermined by repeated criticism from French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
		PARIS - European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson said on Tuesday he was being undermined by repeated criticism from French President Nicolas Sarkozy and urged EU states to unite behind his push for a world trade deal.
		Paris: European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson said on Tuesday he was being undermined by repeated criticism from French President Nicolas Sarkozy and urged EU states to unite behind his push for a world trade deal.
	www.newstin.com /sim/us/66021796/en-010-003728371 (594 words)

	Daily Press Briefing (July 23, 2004)
		European officers have been integrated into the AU mission in which a French colonel is the second in command.
		Claude Haigneré, Minister Delegate for European Affairs, will go to Saint-Geniès-de-Comolas (Gard) on Monday afternoon, July 26, to meet with the three European commissioners who are currently attending intensive French language courses organized by France for the members of the European Commission.
		The European Union has always been in favor of the Palestinian Authority adopting a raft of reforms to improve the way Palestinian institutions work, especially its security services, and to prepare for the establishment of a state.
	www.ambafrance-us.org /news/briefing/us230704.asp (1301 words)

	Starting Research in European Law
		When citing the European Court Reports (ECR) the case number is normally followed by the party names and a reference for the ECR page number.
		European cases are also mentioned in the main body of the volume.
		The European section aims to give full case names of European and National court cases reported in the European Current Law Yearbooks (ECLY) and an alphabetical and numerical listing of ECJ and CFI cases.
	www.lib.gla.ac.uk /Docs/Research/europeanlaw.html (4206 words)

	The Robert Schuman Foundation Letter
		The European commissioners of commerce and development and their Caribbean homologues officially launched the negotiations with the goal to promote further commerce and development that are to result from an agreement between the regions.
		The European Refugees Fund was established for the 2000-2004 period.
		The European Parliament gave an audition on the 13th, 14th and 15th of April to the 10 future European commissioners.
	www.robert-schuman.org /lettre/lettrean163.htm (1936 words)

	EJC Meetings with European Commissioners
		Benatoff asked European Commissioner Frattini to strengthen the relationship between the European Commission and the EJC, as it was launched by the President of the European Commission Barroso in his meeting with the WJC on January 11th, 2005.
		Benatoff reported that although the European Jewish community has always fought for human rights and for the rights of minorities, the critical rise of anti Semitic acts around Europe during the past four years has forced the EJC to dedicate itself mainly to the combat of anti-Semitism.
		“European Jews are European citizens and should not have their life determined by the political relations between Europe and the USA or Europe and Israel”.
	www.eurojewcong.org /english/news/news.php?code_news=25 (1593 words)

	European Union
		The European Union's draft regulation for the Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) was proposed in 2003, and is due for a second reading in the European Parliament in late 2006.
		The European Council is the pre-eminent body of the EU, under which the Heads of State or Government of the EU member states and the President of the European Commission come together in regular summits.
		The Presidency is responsible for moving forward issues on the EU agenda, primarily by organising and leading meetings of the European Council and the Council of Ministers, acting as spokesperson of the EU and representing the EU internationally.
	www.dfat.gov.au /geo/european_union/eu_brief.html (4725 words)

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