The European Union Agency for Railways aims to improve the EU rail system by developing common technical and safety standards throughout the EU.

The Executive Agency for the European Research Council manages EU programmes on research.

The European Securities and Markets Authority is an independent EU authority that protects the stability of the EU's financial system.

The European Training Foundation supports EU partner countries in reforming their education and training systems.

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work helps to make workplaces safer, healthier and more productive.

The EU Intellectual Property Office manages EU trademark and design rights.

The European Union Institute for Security Studies analyses foreign, security and defence policy issues.

The Euratom Supply Agency works to maintain security of supply of nuclear materials for all EU users.

Eurofound works to improve employment conditions and social policies in the EU.

Eurojust supports judicial cooperation in the EU in a range of cross-border crimes such as terrorism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.

Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking seeks to deliver a high-capacity, flexible, sustainable, reliable and integrated EU railway network for European passengers and cargo.

eu-Lisa supports the EU’s justice policies by managing large-scale IT systems.

The European Commission proposes laws, makes sure EU laws are properly applied, and manages EU spending programmes.

The European Council represents EU heads of state and government. It is responsible for the general political direction of the EU.

The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking works on developing a world-class supercomputing ecosystem in the EU.

The European Ombudsman investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or bodies.

The European Parliament is made up of directly elected members from each EU country, who debate and amend laws.

An independent body of the EU, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) investigates, prosecutes and brings to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU.

The European School of Administration (EuSA) provides specific training for members of EU staff.