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

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

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

The Committee of the Regions is an assembly that advises the European institutions on laws that affect EU cities and regions.

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

The European Court of Auditors makes sure EU funds are correctly accounted for, and all funds are raised and spent in line with EU financial rules.

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

The European Defence Agency supports all EU countries in improving their defence capabilities.

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

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

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 Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) addresses the European Commission’s ambition to help rebuild a post-COVID-19 Europe at its heart, which will be greener, more digital, more resilient and better fit for the current and forthcoming challenges.

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

From ideas to global markets: Innovation made in Europe

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.