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 (59)
RSSThe Health and Digital Executive Agency helps to rebuild a post-COVID-19 Europe that will be greener, more digital, and more resilient to challenges.
The Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency funds projects in the field of innovation, energy efficiency, environment and maritime affairs with a particular focus on SMEs.
This Directorate-General was operational until 1 February 2025. The Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf and the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood have taken over its responsibilities.
EPSO is responsible for selecting staff to work for the institutions and agencies of the European Union.
The European Research Council Executive Agency manages the European 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 is the statistical office of the European Union, responsible for publishing high-quality Europe-wide statistics and indicators.
The Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union develops and implements EU policy on financial services.
The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments runs EU foreign policy actions and manages their financing.
The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety manages EU policy on food safety and health, and monitors the implementation of related laws.
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority
The Historical Archives Service manages the archives of the European Commission and organisations that preceded it.
The Human Resources and Security department oversees human resources and security for the European Commission.
The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels ensures a functional, safe and comfortable workplace for all those working for the European 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.
The Inspire, Debate, Engage and Accelerate Action service provides innovative ideas and a space for interdisciplinary research and collaboration on core European Commission priorities.
The Internal Audit Service provides independent advice, opinions and recommendations on the quality and functioning of internal control systems inside the European Commission, EU agencies and other autonomous bodies.
The Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs works to support an open, seamless and resilient Single Market, with open borders and free flow of goods and services.
The department for International Partnerships formulates the EU’s international partnership and development policy.