European Commission

One of the five major institutions of the European Community, the
Commission is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Treaty of
Rome and Community rules and obligations; submission of proposals to the
Council of Ministers; execution of the Council's decisions; reconciliation
of disagreements among Council members; administration of EC policies, such
as the Common Agricultural Policy and coal and steel policies; taking
necessary legal action against firms or member governments; and
representing the Community in trade negotiations with non-member countries.