ResponsibilitiesThe Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) develops policies that contribute to a knowledge-based, inclusive Europe with a competitive economy.It fosters equity, excellence and agility in education and training systems, promotes culture as a catalyst for European values, stimulates competitive research and innovation, empowers young people to become active citizens in society, and develops the European dimension in sport.It also encourages international cooperation beyond the EU in all these areas.The main projects and programmes that the department runs to support these activities areErasmus+Creative EuropeMarie Skłodowska-Curie ActionsEuropean Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Leadership and organisation Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu Commissioner Glenn Micallef Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva Director-General Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen Deputy Director-General Normunds Popens 16 NOVEMBER 2025Education, Youth, Sport and Culture - Organisation chart Search for staff 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 Education, Youth, Sport and Culture Contact Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture NameDirectorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and CulturePhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressDirectorate-General for Education and Culture European Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Ask a question Plans and reports Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actionsStrategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year periodManagement planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportDepartment achievements, resources used during previous yearAnnual work programmeBudget line for certain policies and funding programmes for current year Related links European universities initiativeEuropean education AreaUnion of SkillsDiscoverEUEuropean week of sportEuropean student card InitiativeScience is wonderfulEuropean Solidarity CorpsCultureEducation and trainingSportYouth
Commission work programmeThe 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
Strategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year period
