Institutions and bodies profiles

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The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators works for a more competitive, efficient and secure energy market.

The agency helps to maintain a consistent application of regulations for electronic communications across the EU.

Cedefop helps EU institutions and organisations to develop and meet vocational training needs.

CEPOL develops and organises training programmes for police services and other law enforcement officials in the EU.

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

The Community Plant Variety Office grants intellectual property rights to new plant varieties in the EU.

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

The European Aviation Safety Agency promotes common safety and environmental stands for civil aviation in the EU.

The European Banking Authority works to implement standard rules for banking regulation and supervision in all EU countries.

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

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.

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 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.