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Syllabus: GS2\/International Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Recently, a delegation led by European Commission (EC) President<\/strong> Ursula von der Leyen is in India<\/strong> for a two-day visit exploring a \u2018security and defence partnership<\/strong>\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    European Commission (EC)<\/strong>
    Historical Background<\/strong>
    – It traces its origins to the formation of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1958<\/strong>, following the Treaty of Rome.<\/strong>
    – The Maastricht Treaty (1993)<\/strong> and the Lisbon Treaty (2009)<\/strong> further strengthened its powers, ensuring that it remains a key player in EU governance.
    Structure and Composition<\/strong>
    – The European Commission (EC)<\/strong> is the executive arm of the <\/strong>European Union (EU), <\/strong>which is based in Brussels, Belgium<\/strong>, and operates independently from the national governments of EU member states.
    – EC is composed of 27 Commissioners,<\/strong> one from each EU member state, are appointed for a five-year term.<\/strong>


    Key Components<\/strong>
    – President of the Commission:<\/strong> It is nominated by the European Council and approved by the European Parliament.
    1. Sets the overall political agenda of the Commission.
    2. Appoints Vice-Presidents and assigns portfolios to Commissioners.
    Commissioners (College of Commissioners):<\/strong>
    1. Each member state nominates one Commissioner.
    2. Responsible for different policy areas such as trade, environment, and competition.
    – Directorates-General (DGs) and Services:<\/strong> These departments function like ministries and are responsible for drafting policies and implementing laws.
    – High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:<\/strong>
    1. Oversees the EU\u2019s diplomatic and security policies.
    2. Serves as Vice-President of the Commission.
    Functions of the European Commission<\/strong>
    – Legislative Initiative;
    – Enforcement of EU Laws;
    – Policy Implementation and Budget Management;
    – International Representation;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    About India-European Commission (EC) Partnership<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Historical Context:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n