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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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