The European Commission is organised into:
- Policy departments, known as Directorates-General, responsible for different policy areas. They develop, implement and manage EU policy, law, and funding programmes
- Service departments dealing with particular administrative issues
- Executive agencies managing programmes set up by the Commission
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Departments and executive agencies (56)
RSSHaDEA addresses the Commission’s ambition to rebuild a post-COVID-19 Europe that will be greener, more digital, and more resilient to challenges.
EISMEA funds projects in the field of innovation, energy efficiency, environment and maritime affairs with a particular focus on SMEs.
DG NEAR is responsible for EU Commission's policies on enlargement, neighbour countries and economic cooperation.
EPSO is responsible for selecting staff to work for the institutions and agencies of the European Union.
The European research council (ERCEA) manages the EU Commission's research programmes.
The European Research Executive Agency manages and funds high-quality research and innovation projects of the EU.
European School of Administration provides learning and development opportunities for EU institution staff.
Eurostat collects and publishes comparable statistics from all countries in the EU.
The department for financial stability and capital markets (DG FISMA) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on financial services.
The service for foreign policy instruments (FPI) runs EU foreign policy actions and manages their financing.
DG SANTE is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on health and food safety.
HERA anticipates threats and potential health crises, through intelligence gathering and building the necessary response capacities.
The Historical Archives Service manages the archives of the European Commission and organisations that preceded it.
DG HR is the department responsible for human resources and security in the Commission.
OIB's aim is to ensure a functional, safe and comfortable workplace for all those working for the Commission.
The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg manages the Commission’s buildings buildings, as well as logistics, health and safety, catering, and after-school childcare.
IDEA is an advisory service that provides innovative ideas and a unique space for research and collaboration on core Commission priorities.
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.
The department for growth (DG GROW) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on the single market, industry, entrepreneurship and small businesses.
The department for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy.