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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 Updates


EE Publishers MD Chris Yelland
Opinion: Why Eskom's carbon intensity may become the biggest strategic challenge for South African exporters
1st June 2026

In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that the immediate impact of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on South African exports is relatively limited, but... 


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... 


Proposed Gauteng green-methanol-from-wastewater plant gets $4m funding support
19th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Emerging market blended finance investment manager Climate Investor Three has, through its affiliate SA-H2 Fund Managers, signed a $4-million development funding agreement with project developer... 


A roll of paper
UPM, Sappi paper joint venture may lead to price hikes, EU regulators warn
29th April 2026 By: Reuters

A proposed paper joint venture between Finnish forestry group UPM-Kymmene and South African-listed wood fibre producer Sappi may reduce competition and lead to price hikes, EU antitrust regulators... 


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... 


An EV being charged
Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids
18th March 2026 By: Reuters

The rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an opportunity. Miller owns... 


Paul O’Flaherty
Metair flags local manufacturing concerns, targets diversification to ‘deconcentrate risk’
11th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

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


Minister Tim Hodgson at the PDAC Convention this week
Canada sharpens critical minerals pitch at PDAC Convention
4th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada used the global stage at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to sharpen its pitch as a critical minerals superpower, unveiling new funding vehicles,... 


European competition commission hands Metair subsidiary Rombat steep fine
23rd January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Battery producer Rombat, a subsidiary of JSE-listed auto parts group Metair, has been handed a €20.2-million fine by the European competition authority. Metair’s Romanian subsidiary is one of... 


Image of nuclear power plant
Choczewo nuclear power plant project, Poland – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

State-owned Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has officially notified the European Commission regarding its investment project. 


Image of Barroso drill core
Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Savannah Resources has been awarded a nonreimbursable grant of up to about €110-million to support construction of the Barroso project. 


FACTBOX: Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
FACTBOX: Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
14th January 2026 By: Reuters

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday after President Donald Trump recently stepped up threats to take... 


The Barroso lithium project site
Savannah secures €110m grant for Portugal lithium project
9th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Savannah Resources has been awarded a non-reimbursable grant of up to about €110-million from the Portuguese State to support construction of its Barroso lithium project, in northern... 


Teck's Highland Valley mine
Anglo American, Teck merger heading for EU antitrust approval
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

The proposed merger of London-listed miner Anglo American and Canada's Teck Resources is heading for antitrust clearance in Europe after EU regulators signalled the absence of competition concerns,... 


European competition commission hands Metair’s Rombat steep fine
European competition commission hands Metair’s Rombat steep fine
5th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Battery producer Rombat, a subsidiary of JSE-listed auto parts group Metair, has been handed a €20.2-million fine by the European competition authority. Metair’s Romanian subsidiary is one of... 


Anglo American has reinitiated a formal sale process for its the remaining steelmaking coal business.
Anglo American reports progress on portfolio transformation
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group Anglo American has reported progress on its portfolio transformation strategy, which aims to unlock value from its portfolio and accelerate consistently stronger... 


EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee charged on imports of high-emission goods - to cover car parts and washing machines, under European Commission proposals published on... 


Dumont study points to C$1.1bn/y GDP boost for Canada
9th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

A new independent socio-economic assessment shows that the fully permitted Dumont nickel project in Quebec could deliver more than C$1.1-billion a year to Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP)... 


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