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1. European Commission

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   The primary function of the Commission is the right of legislative initiative. Unlike national parliaments or the European Parliament, the Commission alone generally possesses the power to propose new EU laws, known as directives or regulations. This exclusivity ensures that all proposed legislation is sufficiently weighted with preliminary impact assessments, often measured in metric tons of printed paper.
   The legislative process typically involves the Commission proposing a text, which is then co-decided upon by the [European Parliament](/entries/european-pa…