The Commission is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and has additional offices in Luxembourg. The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union (EU), responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the day-to-day affairs of the EU. It acts independently of national governments and represents the interests of the EU as a whole. It is responsible for enforcing EU laws, managing the EU budget, and developing and implementing policies. The Commission plays a crucial role in the legislative process, proposing new laws and policies, ensuring the EU's budget is spent appropriately, and representing the EU in international negotiations.