Institutions and bodies profiles

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control helps prepare EU governments in stopping the spread of infectious diseases.

The European Chemicals Agency implements the EU's chemicals legislation.

The European Defence Agency supports EU countries (except Denmark) in improving their defence capabilities.

The European Data Protection Board provides guidelines and recommendations on how to apply data protections rules in the EU.

The European Data Protection Supervisor ensures that EU institutions and bodies protect personal information when processing data.

The European Environment Agency provides independent information to EU countries on developing, implementing and evaluating environmental policies.

The European External Action Service is the EU's diplomatic service, and carries out the EU’s foreign and security policy.

The European Economic and Social Committee is an EU advisory body that issues opinions to the other EU institutions.

The European Fisheries Control Agency promotes common standards for control, inspection and surveillance under the EU’s common fisheries policy.

The European Food Safety Authority provides independent scientific data and advice on possible risks in the food chain.

As the EU climate bank, the EIB provides funding and expert advice for projects that address climate change, foster European integration, promote the development of the EU and support EU policies in over 160 countries.

The European Institute for Gender Equality supports efforts to bring about gender equality in the EU.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority advises the EU institutions on how to maintain an effective and stable financial system.

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology aims to increase innovation through cooperation between industry and education organisations.

The European Labour Authority makes sure cross-border labour and social security rules are applied properly in the EU.

The European Medicines Agency protects and promotes human and animal health by evaluating and monitoring medicines in the EU.

The EMCDDA provides the EU with independent information on drugs and drug addiction so lawmakers can draw up effective drug policies.

The European Maritime Safety Agency provides knowledge and expertise to improve maritime safety and security and decrease pollution.

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) is dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe.

EPSO provides high-quality selection procedures to recruit staff for the EU institutions, bodies and agencies.