Download or read book Serving the People of Europe written by European Commission and published by Luxembourg : Office of Official Publications of the European Communities. This book was released on 2002 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of the European Union is the European Commission: a body with a unique combination of legislative and executive powers. It is responsible for a wide range of policy areas ranging from culture to agriculture. Employing 24 000 people from the length and breadth of the EU, the Commission works closely with the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers, civil society and national governments. It strives to bring Europe together through mutual understanding and a desire for peace, freedom and prosperity. What is it like and who works there? This booklet gives you the chance to find out.