Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements
The Paymaster Office is an internal department responsible for the financial entitlements of European Commission and certain other EU institution staff.
Agriculture and Rural Development
DG AGRI is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on agriculture, rural development and the common agricultural policy (CAP).
Budget
The European Commission's department for budget (DG BUDG) is responsible for managing the EU budget.
Climate Action
This department leads the European Commission's efforts to fight climate change at EU and international level.
Communication
The department for communication (DG COMM) is responsible for explaining EU policies to the public and informing the Commission on trends in public opinion
Communications Networks, Content and Technology
Connect develops and implements policies to make Europe fit for the digital age.
Competition
The department for competition (DG COMP) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on competition and antitrust law.
Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer ensures, in an independent manner, that the European Commission correctly applies law protecting individuals’ personal data.
Defence Industry and Space
This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on defence industry and space.
Digital Services
This Commission department is responsible for digital services and infrastructure.
Economic and Financial Affairs
DG ECFIN is responsible for the EU Commission's policies promoting economic growth, higher employment, stable public finances and financial stability.
Education, Youth, Sport and Culture
This Directorate-General (DG EAC) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on education, youth, sport and culture
Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
DG EMPL is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on employment and social affairs.
Energy
DG ENER is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on energy
Environment
DG ENV is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on the environment.
European Anti-Fraud Office
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) investigates and prevents fraudulent use of EU funds. It also develops the European Commission's anti-fraud policy.
European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
The department for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on aid and protection.
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency manages Commission programmes contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable growth.
European Commission Library
The Library is an important source of information on EU policies, history and integration..
European Education and Culture Executive Agency
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) manages funding for education, culture, audiovisual, sport, citizenship and volunteering.
European Health and Digital Executive Agency
HaDEA addresses the Commission’s ambition to rebuild a post-COVID-19 Europe that will be greener, more digital, and more resilient to challenges.
European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency
EISMEA funds projects in the field of innovation, energy efficiency, environment and maritime affairs with a particular focus on SMEs.
European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations
DG NEAR is responsible for EU Commission's policies on enlargement, neighbour countries and economic cooperation.
European Personnel Selection Office
EPSO is responsible for selecting staff to work for the institutions and agencies of the European Union.
European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)
The European research council (ERCEA) manages the EU Commission's research programmes.
European Research Executive Agency
The executive agency for research (REA) manages the EU Commission's programmes on science and innovation.
European School of Administration
European School of Administration provides learning and development opportunities for EU institution staff.
Eurostat - European statistics
Eurostat collects and publishes comparable statistics from all countries in the EU.
Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
The department for financial stability and capital markets (DG FISMA) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on financial services.
Foreign Policy Instruments
The service for foreign policy instruments (FPI) runs EU foreign policy actions and manages their financing.
Health and Food Safety
DG SANTE is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on health and food safety.
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority
HERA anticipates threats and potential health crises, through intelligence gathering and building the necessary response capacities.
Historical Archives Service
The Historical Archives Service manages the archives of the European Commission and organisations that preceded it.
Human Resources and Security
DG HR is the department responsible for human resources and security in the Commission.
Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels
OIB's aim is to ensure a functional, safe and comfortable workplace for all those working for the Commission.
Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg
The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg is responsible for buildings, logistics, health and safety, catering, and after-school childcare.
Inspire, Debate, Engage and Accelerate Action
IDEA is an advisory service that provides innovative ideas and a unique space for research and collaboration on core Commission priorities.
Internal Audit Service
The Internal Audit Service provides independent advice, opinions and recommendations on the quality and functioning of internal control systems inside the Commission, EU agencies and other autonomous bodies.
Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
The department for growth (DG GROW) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on the single market, industry, entrepreneurship and small businesses.
International Partnerships
The department for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy.
Interpretation
The department for interpretation (DG SCIC) is responsible for interpretation and organising conferences in the EU Commission.
Joint Research Centre
The Joint Research Centre is the Commission's science and knowledge service
Justice and Consumers
The department for justice (DG JUST) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on justice, consumer rights and gender equality.
Legal Service
The legal service gives legal advice to the EU Commission and its services and represents the Commission in court cases
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
DG MARE is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on maritime affairs and fisheries.
Migration and Home Affairs
The department for migration and home affairs (DG HOME) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on citizenship, migration and home affairs.
Mobility and Transport
The department for mobility and transport (DG MOVE) is responsible for the EU Commission's policy on transport for private and professional purposes.
Publications Office
The Publications Office produces and disseminates legal and general publications in a variety of paper and electronic formats
Recovery and Resilience Task Force
In charge of coordinating the Recovery and Resilience Facility to help the European Union emerge from the coronavirus crisis.
Regional and Urban Policy
The department for regional and urban policy (DG REGIO) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on regions and cities.
Research and Innovation
This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on research, science and innovation.
Secretariat-General
The Secretariat-General supports the Commission President and the whole Commission and is responsible for the overall coherence of the Commission’s work.
Structural Reform Support
The Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support helps EU countries to design and implement reforms as part of their efforts to support job creation and sustainable growth.
Taxation and Customs Union
DG TAXUD is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on taxation and customs.
Trade
The department for trade (DG TRADE) is responsible for the European Commission's policies and agreements on trade with countries outside the EU.
Translation
Directorate-General for Translation translates texts for the European Commission into and out of the EU's official languages.