Serving the people of Europe. How the European Commission works

At the heart of the European Union is the European Commission: a body with a unique combination of legislative and executive powers. It is responsible for a wide range of policy areas ranging from culture to agriculture. Employing 24,000 people from the length and breadth of the EU, the Commission works closely with the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers, civil society and national governments. It strives to bring Europe together through mutual understanding and a desire for peace, freedom and prosperity. What it is like and who works there? This booklet gives you the chance to find out.