The European Commission, headquartered in Belgium, was founded in 1958 and employs approximately 34,050 individuals. Functioning as a body independent of national governments, the Commission represents and upholds the interests of the European Union as a whole. Its primary activities revolve around government administration, including preparing legislation for adoption by the Council (representing member countries) and the Parliament (representing citizens). Additionally, it administers the budget and various policy programmes, such as agriculture, fisheries, and research, in cooperation with authorities in the member countries.
The European Commission presented its 20th round of sanctions against Russia on February 6, 2026, which will target cryptocurrency platforms and digital assets. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced these new restrictions, which extend beyond traditional sectors like energy and trade to include the digital economy. Earlier on February 8, the Commission moved to address concerns regarding the addictive features of the TikTok app, issuing a preliminary ruling that could compel the social media platform to modify its design to reduce potential user addiction. This follows the conclusion of its public consultation on the Better Regulation framework on February 4, where the Commission sought input on improvements. A large majority of the 286 respondents, representing various sectors, requested that existing consultative mechanisms and impact assessments not be weakened.
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