Responsibilities
The Directorate-General for Communication is responsible for defining and monitoring the Commission’s corporate image to ensure it aligns with its values and objectives. It actively communicates with the media and the public regarding political priorities, as well as other topics of political importance or public interest. To support other departments within the Commission, it provides corporate communication tools and expertise.
Additionally, the Directorate-General runs pan-European campaigns highlighting EU priorities. It coordinates various projects in collaboration with other EU institutions and national governments. Furthermore, the Directorate-General informs the Commission about public opinion and reports on political developments across the EU. It also helps evaluate the Commission’s communication activities to improve future efforts. Finally, through its Spokesperson's Service it facilitates clear and effective communication with the media.
Leadership and organisation
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.
Contact
Directorate-General for Communication
- Name
- Directorate-General for Communication
- Phone number
- +32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)
- Postal address
European Commission
1049 Bruxelles/Brussel
Belgium
Plans and reports
The Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actions
How departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year period
Department forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current year
Department achievements, resources used during previous year
Budget line for certain policies and funding programmes for current year