Departments and executive agencies | European Commission (2024)

• Service
• PMO

The Paymaster Office is an internal department responsible for the financial entitlements of European Commission and certain other EU institution staff.

• Directorate-general
• AGRI

DG AGRI is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on agriculture, rural development and the common agricultural policy (CAP).

• Directorate-general
• BUDG

The European Commission's department for budget (DG BUDG) is responsible for managing the EU budget.

• Directorate-general
• CLIMA

This department leads the European Commission's efforts to fight climate change at EU and international level.

• Directorate-general
• COMM

The department for communication (DG COMM) is responsible for explaining EU policies to the public and informing the Commission on trends in public opinion

• Directorate-general
• Connect

Connect develops and implements policies to make Europe fit for the digital age.

• Directorate-general
• COMP

The department for competition (DG COMP) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on competition and antitrust law.

• Service
• DPO

The Data Protection Officer ensures, in an independent manner, that the European Commission correctly applies law protecting individuals’ personal data.

• Directorate-general
• DEFIS

This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on defence industry and space.

• Directorate-general
• DIGIT

This Commission department is responsible for digital services and infrastructure.

• Directorate-general
• ECFIN

DG ECFIN is responsible for the EU Commission's policies promoting economic growth, higher employment, stable public finances and financial stability.

• Directorate-general
• EAC

This Directorate-General (DG EAC) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on education, youth, sport and culture

• Directorate-general
• EMPL

DG EMPL is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on employment and social affairs.

• Directorate-general
• ENER

DG ENER is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on energy

• Directorate-general
• ENV

DG ENV is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on the environment.

• Directorate-general
• OLAF

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) investigates and prevents fraudulent use of EU funds. It also develops the European Commission's anti-fraud policy.

• Directorate-general
• ECHO

The department for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on aid and protection.

• Executive agency
• CINEA

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency manages Commission programmes contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable growth.

• Service

The Library is an important source of information on EU policies, history and integration..

• Executive agency
• EACEA

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) manages funding for education, culture, audiovisual, sport, citizenship and volunteering.

• Executive agency
• HADEA

HaDEA addresses the Commission’s ambition to rebuild a post-COVID-19 Europe that will be greener, more digital, and more resilient to challenges.

• Executive agency
• EISMEA

EISMEA funds projects in the field of innovation, energy efficiency, environment and maritime affairs with a particular focus on SMEs.

• Directorate-general
• NEAR

DG NEAR is responsible for EU Commission's policies on enlargement, neighbour countries and economic cooperation.

• EU interinstitutional service
• EPSO

EPSO is responsible for selecting staff to work for the institutions and agencies of the European Union.

• Executive agency
• ERCEA

The European research council (ERCEA) manages the EU Commission's research programmes.

• Executive agency
• REA

The executive agency for research (REA) manages the EU Commission's programmes on science and innovation.

• EU interinstitutional service
• EUSA

European School of Administration provides learning and development opportunities for EU institution staff.

• Directorate-general
• EUROSTAT

Eurostat collects and publishes comparable statistics from all countries in the EU.

• Directorate-general
• FISMA

The department for financial stability and capital markets (DG FISMA) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on financial services.

• Service
• FPI

The service for foreign policy instruments (FPI) runs EU foreign policy actions and manages their financing.

• Directorate-general
• SANTE

DG SANTE is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on health and food safety.

• Directorate-general
• HERA

HERA anticipates threats and potential health crises, through intelligence gathering and building the necessary response capacities.

• Service

The Historical Archives Service manages the archives of the European Commission and organisations that preceded it.

• Directorate-general
• HR

DG HR is the department responsible for human resources and security in the Commission.

• Service
• OIB

OIB's aim is to ensure a functional, safe and comfortable workplace for all those working for the Commission.

• Service
• OIL

The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg is responsible for buildings, logistics, health and safety, catering, and after-school childcare.

• Directorate-general
• IDEA

IDEA is an advisory service that provides innovative ideas and a unique space for research and collaboration on core Commission priorities.

• Directorate-general
• IAS

The Internal Audit Service provides independent advice, opinions and recommendations on the quality and functioning of internal control systems inside the Commission,EU agencies and other autonomous bodies.

• Directorate-general
• GROW

The department for growth (DG GROW) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on the single market, industry, entrepreneurship and small businesses.

• Directorate-general
• INTPA

The department for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy.

• Directorate-general
• SCIC

The department for interpretation (DG SCIC) is responsible for interpretation and organising conferences in the EU Commission.

• Directorate-general
• JRC

The Joint Research Centre is the Commission's science and knowledge service

• Directorate-general
• JUST

The department for justice (DG JUST) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on justice, consumer rights and gender equality.

• Directorate-general
• SJ

The legal service gives legal advice to the EU Commission and its services and represents the Commission in court cases

• Directorate-general
• MARE

DG MARE is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on maritime affairs and fisheries.

• Directorate-general
• HOME

The department for migration and home affairs (DG HOME) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on citizenship, migration and home affairs.

• Directorate-general
• MOVE

The department for mobility and transport (DG MOVE) is responsible for the EU Commission's policy on transport for private and professional purposes.

• EU interinstitutional service
• OP

The Publications Office produces and disseminates legal and general publications in a variety of paper and electronic formats

• Service
• RECOVER

In charge of coordinating the Recovery and Resilience Facility to help the European Union emerge from the coronavirus crisis.

• Directorate-general
• REGIO

The department for regional and urban policy (DG REGIO) is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on regions and cities.

• Directorate-general
• RTD

This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on research, science and innovation.

• Directorate-general
• SG

The Secretariat-General supports the Commission President and the whole Commission and is responsible for the overall coherence of the Commission’s work.

• Directorate-general
• REFORM

The Directorate-General for Structural ReformSupporthelps EU countries to design and implement reforms as part of their efforts to support job creation and sustainable growth.

• Directorate-general
• TAXUD

DG TAXUD is responsible for the EU Commission's policies on taxation and customs.

• Directorate-general
• TRADE

The department for trade (DG TRADE) is responsible for the European Commission's policies and agreements on trade with countries outside the EU.

• Directorate-general
• DGT

Directorate-General for Translation translates texts for the European Commission into and out of the EU's official languages.