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European Commission

British

noun

Former name (until 1993): Commission of the European Communities. the executive body of the European Union formed in 1967, which initiates action in the EU and mediates between member governments

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One source in the European Commission and two diplomats who asked not to be named said the new expected signing date was set for January 12 in Paraguay.

From Barron's

This week: The European Commission pushed back its timeline for all EV Europe.

From Slate

The European Commission’s flash consumer-confidence indicator for the eurozone slipped to minus 14.6, from minus 14.2 in November.

From The Wall Street Journal

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said she was confident there would be a "sufficient majority" among the EU's 27 countries to approve the deal next month.

From Barron's

The demands for more robust protections forced the European Commission to announce a postponement of Saturday's planned signing ceremony.

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