European Commission visual identity

This page is to help partner organisations and contractors of the European Commission understand how to use the European Commission's logo and visual identity.

The purpose of the European Commission’s visual identity is to give the institution a recognisable image and a unified voice in its communications. The fundamental principles outlined in the following pages should therefore be adhered to in all communication materials and whenever European Commission staff, external partners or stakeholders communicate about its activities, initiatives, and programmes.

The Commission logo

The logo of the European Commission is composed of three main elements: 

• the EU emblem with the stars modified. Therefore it cannot be used on its own in place of the original EU emblem,
• a symbol representing the Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, 
• the wordmark to indicate the name of the institution. Three variations of the logo exist but the main version to use is the horizontal version.

Three variations of the logo exist but the main version to use is the horizontal version.

Terms of use

The logo of the European Commission may be used by third parties only if:

• permission is requested and granted before the logo is used,
• there is no likelihood of the user of the logo being confused with the European Commission,
• it is not used in connection with objectives or activities which are incompatible with the aims and principles of the European Commission,
• it is not used to imply or suggest unintended endorsement or promotion of the objectives and activities of the user of the logo by the European Commission.

Request permission

To request permission for the use of the European Commission's logo, please email the unit responsible for visual identity.

Download the logo

The European Commission’s logo is available in different versions, each developed for print material (CMYK) and digital material (RGB). These are available in the 24 EU official languages, with extra languages available on demand for specific uses.

The logo can be downloaded in all its variations. Please note that inappropriate and/or unauthorised use of logos can lead to legal consequences. 
Zip files are available by language and provide the “mute version”.

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