What is the European Commission?

European Commission is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament (the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union) and the Council of the EU (part of the essentially bicameral EU legislature and represents the executive governments of the EU's member states). It is also responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

In the beginning, The Commission was made from the start to act as an independent supranational authority separate from governments.

It is the sole EU institution tabling laws for adoption by the Parliament and the Council that protect the interests of the EU and its citizens on issues that can't be dealt with effectively at the national level, get technical details right by consulting experts and the public.

What does the Commission do?

• Proposes new laws
• Manages EU policies & allocates EU funding
• Enforces EU law
• Represents the EU internationally

How does The commission work?

The Commission operates as a cabinet government. It has 28 members of the Commission. Each member state has one member, but members are bound by their oath of office to represent the general interest of the EU as a whole rather than their home state. Commission President is a member of one of 28 commissions proposed by the European Council and elected by the European Parliament. The other 27 members of the Commission in agreement with the nominated President and the 28 members as a single body are then subject to a vote of approval by the European Parliament gets nominated by the Council of the European Union.

Now, the current Commission is the Juncker Commission.

Blue card for Highly-Qualified Workers

How to get BlueCard?
It depends if you have already found a job or not. You have to find a company that is willing to bring foreign employees within their work environment to obtain the EU Blue Card as a highly-qualified worker. If you are seeking a job within the EU member states, you should apply for a job seeker(grants you a period of 6 months).

The documents you need when applying:

• For unregulated professions – a recognized university diploma
• In case of the regulated profession – present the acquired certificate
• A work contract of at least one year in the hosting state
• Proof that your salary exceeds the average in the hosting state by 1.5 times or 1.2 times for professions in shortage
• A written declaration by your employer
• A valid travel document
• Proof of no threat to the public policy, security or health of the hosting state
• An application form, filled either by you or your employer
• Two passport-size personal photos, not older than 6 months
• Proof of application fee payment
• Health insurance proof

Citizens of the hosting state after two years of work and residency is entitled to the same rights as The EU Blue Cardholder excluding:

• Loans,
• Grants, and
• Housing rights

Highly-qualified workers may be restricted to the following occupations:

• Safeguard
• Public authority
• The general interest of the state

How do you change the job?
You have to make a request to the competent authorities and proceed in accordance with their decision If you want to change the job during the first two years of arrival.