In addition to handling the 27-nation bloc's budget, which amounted to 116 billion euros in 2008, the responsibilities of the commission include the drafting of new legislation, as well as ensuring that EU treaties and laws are observed by member states.
Osim rukovođenja proračunom 27-člane Unije, koji je u 2008. iznosio 116 milijardi eura, odgovornosti komisije uključuju izradu novih zakona, kao i osiguranje da zemlje članice poštuju zakone i ugovore EU.