Institution or law · TEU Art. 17(1)
European Commission
In plain English
The EU's executive. It proposes new EU laws, checks that Member States apply EU law, and adopts decisions such as findings that a non-EU country protects personal data adequately.
What the law says
The Commission shall promote the general interest of the Union and take appropriate initiatives to that end. It shall ensure the application of the Treaties, and of measures adopted by the institutions pursuant to them.
Related
Official website: commission.europa.eu ↗
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