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Departments and executive agencies

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)

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  • Directorate-general
  • NEAR

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.

  • EU interinstitutional service
  • EUSA

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

  • Directorate-general
  • EUROSTAT

Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union, responsible for publishing high-quality Europe-wide statistics and indicators.

  • Service
  • FPI

The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments runs EU foreign policy actions and manages their financing.

  • Directorate-general
  • SANTE

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety manages EU policy on food safety and health, and monitors the implementation of related laws.

  • Service

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

  • Directorate-general
  • HR

The Human Resources and Security department oversees human resources and security for the European Commission.

  • Service
  • OIB

The Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels ensures a functional, safe and comfortable workplace for all those working for the European Commission.

  • Service
  • OIL

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.

  • Directorate-general
  • IDEA

The Inspire, Debate, Engage and Accelerate Action service provides innovative ideas and a space for interdisciplinary research and collaboration on core European 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 European Commission, EU agencies and other autonomous bodies.

  • Directorate-general
  • GROW

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.

  • Directorate-general
  • INTPA

The department for International Partnerships formulates the EU’s international partnership and development policy.