Secretariat-General

Responsibilities

The Secretariat-General is at the heart of the European Commission. Under the authority of the President, it serves the College and ensures collegiality, consistency, and efficiency of the Commission’s action. The Secretariat-General steers and coordinates the Commission’s work to ensure that its initiatives and operations are aligned with the political guidelines of the President.

The Secretariat-General ensures the smooth functioning of the institution, in coordination with the other presidential and central services.

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.