Description The European Commission represents the interests of the EU as a whole. It proposes new legislation to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, and it ensures that EU law is correctly applied by member countries.
The European Commission's main roles are to:
-set objectives and priorities for action
-propose legislation to Parliament and Council
-manage and implement EU policies and the budget
-enforce European Law (jointly with the Court of Justice)
-represent the EU outside Europe (negotiating trade agreements between the EU and other countries, etc.).
Visit http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm to find out more in detail.
Interested applicants will need to prove their strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, a drive to deliver the best possible results, the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural team, and a potential for leadership and personal development.
For current job opportunities visit: http://europa.eu/epso/apply/jobs/index_en.htm
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