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)
RSSThe Paymaster Office is an internal department responsible for the financial entitlements of European Commission and certain other EU institution staff.
DG AGRI is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on agriculture, rural development and the common agricultural policy (CAP).
The European Commission's department for budget (DG BUDG) is responsible for managing the EU budget.
This department leads the European Commission's efforts to fight climate change at EU and international level.
The department for communication (DG COMM) is responsible for explaining EU policies to the public and informing the Commission on trends in public opinion
Connect develops and implements policies to make Europe fit for the digital age.
The department for competition (DG COMP) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on competition and antitrust law.
The Data Protection Officer ensures, in an independent manner, that the European Commission correctly applies law protecting individuals’ personal data.
This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on defence industry and space.
This Commission department is responsible for digital services and infrastructure.
DG ECFIN is responsible for the EU Commission's policies promoting economic growth, higher employment, stable public finances and financial stability.
This Directorate-General (DG EAC) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on education, youth, sport and culture
DG EMPL is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on employment and social affairs.
DG ENER is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on energy
DG ENV is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on the environment.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) investigates and prevents fraudulent use of EU funds. It also develops the European Commission's anti-fraud policy.
The department for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on aid and protection.
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency manages Commission programmes contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable growth.
The Library is an important source of information on EU policies, history and integration..
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) manages funding for education, culture, audiovisual, sport, citizenship and volunteering.