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The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the union. It operates as a politically independent body that represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, rather than individual member states. The Commission is composed of a college of commissioners, one from each EU member state, including a president and vice-presidents who are appointed for five-year terms. It has the sole right to initiate EU legislation in most policy areas, which it submits to the European Parliament and the Council of the EU for approval. The Commission enforces EU law alongside the Court of Justice, monitors member states' compliance with treaties and can take legal action against those that fail to implement EU legislation. It negotiates international trade agreements on behalf of the EU and manages the union's budget and funding programmes. The Commission also has significant regulatory powers, particularly in areas such as competition policy, where it can investigate anti-competitive practices, approve or block mergers and impose fines on companies that breach EU competition rules. In the automotive and manufacturing sectors, the Commission sets standards for emissions, safety and trade, and oversees tariff regimes and trade defence instruments that affect imports from countries including South Africa, China and Morocco. The institution is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and employs thousands of civil servants across its various directorates-general. The European Commission was established in 1958 following the Treaty of Rome, which created the European Economic Community, and has evolved alongside the EU's expansion and deepening integration.

European Commission News


EU still committed to keeping oil, coal and gas in ground in Arctic, new strategy says
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union remains committed to "ensuring that oil, coal and gas stay in the ground, including in Arctic regions," according to a new Arctic strategy presented by the European Commission... 


Africa shifts from carbon market potential to delivery as CMAS 2026 opens in Kigali
16th October 2026

African governments, development finance institutions and global climate leaders call for high-integrity markets, investment-ready projects and greater value for African communities. KIGALI,... 


A KGHM copper smelter
EU grants strategic status to $2.4bn KGHM copper projects
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission has designated two major investments by Polish copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz as strategic projects under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the company said on... 


The Skouries project in Greece
European Commission picks 46 new strategic critical mineral projects
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission has chosen 46 strategic raw material projects to benefit from faster permitting and help in bidding for public and private funding, as the bloc races to diversify supply... 


Norwegian oil and gas infrastructure
EU to keep opposing new Arctic oil drilling, despite pressure from Norway
22nd September 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union will maintain its opposition to new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday, despite Norwegian pressure to drop the EU ban. The EU... 


Barro Alto nickel mine in Brazil
MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business from... 


The Barro Alto mine
MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through
16th September 2026 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's AAL.L Brazilian nickel business... 


EU flag
EU faces complaint over plan to simplify more environmental laws
9th September 2026 By: Reuters

Environmental campaign groups lodged a complaint against the European Commission on Tuesday, accusing the EU executive of moving ahead with an overhaul of water protection and management laws... 


Molten copper
Greater regulatory scrutiny no bar to mining mergers, bosses say
19th August 2026 By: Reuters

Mining bosses say that regulatory scrutiny of major mergers is increasing as governments pay closer attention to critical minerals and security of supply in the face of a volatile geopolitical... 


Global challenges, local opportunities: IMARC 2026 puts strategy into action as global mining leaders commit to Australia’s biggest mining conference
Global challenges, local opportunities: IMARC 2026 puts strategy into action as global mining leaders commit to Australia’s biggest mining conference
17th August 2026

Geopolitical instability, the race to secure critical minerals supply chains, rising demand for key resources and the rapid deployment of AI are reshaping the global mining industry – and putting a... 


The Hive Hydrogen plant project site at the Coega Special Economic Zone
Green hydrogen-focused private equity fund reports R3bn first close
6th August 2026

Blended finance private equity fund SA-H2, which focuses on the green hydrogen value chain and the Southern African energy transition, has achieved its first close with R3-billion in commitments... 


METLEN plant in Greece
Greece's METLEN agrees to supply US company with gallium
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Greek aluminum producer METLEN Energy & Metals said on Wednesday that it signed a long-term agreement to supply a US technology company with the critical mineral gallium. METLEN did not disclose... 


The Vittangi graphite mine in Sweden
Talga, Hanwa Co sign nonbinging LoI over possible Sweden anode material offtake
27th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Battery materials company Talga Group has signed a nonbinding letter of intent (LoI) with Japanese trading and industrial materials company Hanwa Co regarding a potential offtake and strategic... 


Hydro employee at aluminium smelting operation
Aluminium supply shock revives long-idled Western smelters, Reuters says
10th July 2026 By: Reuters

The supply shock caused by the Iran war is sparking old Western aluminium smelters back into life. In the US, Magnitude 7 Metals is reactivating the New Madrid smelter in Missouri. 


Steel
Half of Ukraine's steel output at risk over new EU trade regulations
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Geospatial intelligence company Earth-i says Ukraine's steel production activity has receded from its January highs and is now tracking 18% lower in the year to June 30, compared with the same... 


Steel coil
EU unveils new steel import quotas to protect its industry from overcapacity
30th June 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission unveiled quotas under the new system to limit duty-free steel imports into the European Union, in a move designed ‌to protect the bloc's steel sector and increase its... 


Aluminium
EU aluminium scrap export curbs delayed until September, group and sources say
26th June 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission's plans to introduce measures to limit exports of aluminium scrap have been delayed until September, sector lobby group European Aluminium and other industry sources said.... 


Tungsten in containers
EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for first stockpile to curb China reliance
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals aimed at reducing its reliance on China, three sources familiar with the... 


Mix of minerals
EU, US considering critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control
10th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The European Union and US are nearing an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, as part of a push to break reliance on Chinese supplies. The potential deal would... 


Metair targets growth beyond components amid local manufacturing concerns
3rd April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Seventy-seven-year-old Metair may have its roots in component manufacturing, but its future growth could depend on growing its aftermarket parts and retail business. Announcing the JSE-listed... 


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