Eurostat - European statistics

Responsibilities

• develop harmonised definitions, classifications and methodologies for the production of European official statistics, in cooperation with national statistical authorities
• calculate aggregate data for the European Union and eurozone, using data collected by national statistical authorities according to the harmonised standards
• make European statistics freely available to decision‑makers and citizens via the Eurostat website and other channels

Mission statement

Eurostat - European statistics website

Transparency

As part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives.
Meetings of the Directorate-General for Eurostat - European statistics