The Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) works to ensure a competitive, sustainable, secure and transparent internal market for electricity and gas to the benefit of all EU consumers. Read more.
BEREC was created in 2009 as part of the Telecom Reform package, promoting independent and consistent regulation of electronic communications markets for the benefit of Europe and its citizens. Read more.
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) was set up to implement a system for the protection of plant variety rights covering the 28 member states. It operates since 1995. Read more.
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work promotes risk prevention to improve working conditions. It aims at making EU a safer, healthier and productive place to work. Read more.
The European Agency for Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders coordinates and develops European border management, helping border authorities in EU member states work together. Read more.
The EU agency for large-scale IT systems in the area of home affairs manages systems such as EURODAC, Schengen Information System II and Visa Information System – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read more.
The EASO was created with the aim of enhancing practical cooperation on asylum matters and helping Member States fulfil their obligations to give protection to people in need. Read more.
Air transport is one of the safest modes of travel. It is also the fastest growing. The EASA aims to promote the highest standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. Read more.
The European Banking Authority works to maintain financial stability in the EU and to safeguard the integrity, efficiency and orderly functioning of the banking sector. It was established in 2011. Read more.
Established in 2005, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control aims at strengthening Europe's defense against infectious diseases. Read more.
One of the oldest EU agencies, the European Centre for the Development of vocational training is working towards developing an even more skilled EU workforce. Read more.
In Helsinki, the European Chemicals Agency helps regulatory authorities and companies comply with EU legislation for the benefit of human health, environment, innovation and competitiveness. Read more.
The main task of the EEA is to provide sound, independent information on the environment for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy. Read more.
Located in Vigo, close to the sea, the European Fisheries Control Agency promotes the highest common standards for control, inspection and surveillance under the Common Fisheries Policy. Read more.
Located in Parma, the European Food Safety Authority is committed to ensuring that the food put on the plates of the citizens of Europe is safe. Read more.
Eurofound´s mission is to provide information, advice and expertise on improving the living and working conditions, industrial relations and managing change in Europe. Read more.
Established in 2004, the European GNSS Agency is responsible for promoting and supporting Galileo and EGNOS, the European satellite positioning navigation programmes. Read more.
The EIGE supports the EU and its Member States in their efforts to promote gender equality, fight discrimination based on sex and raise awareness about gender equality issues. Read more.
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority support the stability of the financial system, the transparency of markets and financial products and pension scheme beneficiary safety. Read more.
The EMSA provides technical assistance and support developing and implementing EU legislation on maritime safety, sea vessel pollution and maritime security in other areas. Read more.
The EMA is responsible for the scientific evaluation of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the EU. Read more.
Established in 1993, The EMCDDA exists to provide the EU and its Member States with a factual overview of European drug problems and a solid base of evidence to support the drugs debate. Read more.
The European Network and Information Security Agency is the EU’s response to cyber security issues, helping to address, respond and especially to prevent network and information security problems. Read more.
Established in 2005, CEPOL's mission is to bring together senior police officers from police forces in Europe and to encourage cross-border cooperation in the fight against crime. Read more.
Europol is the EU’s law enforcement agency. Its main goal is to help achieve a safer Europe. In achieving this, it deals with over 13.500 cross–border investigations each year. Read more.
A safe, modern integrated railway network is one of the EU’s major priorities. The European Railway Agency provides technical assistance in the fields of railway safety and interoperability. Read more.
The European Securities and Markets Authority aims to enhance the protection of investors and reinforce stable and well-functioning financial markets in the EU. Read more.
“Working together, learning for life” is the motto of this EU agency which helps transition countries to harness the potential of their citizens through the reform of education and labour market. Read more.
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) plays an important role in making sure that fundamental rights are enjoyed by everyone living in the EU. Read more.
The Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market is the EU agency responsible for registering trademarks and designs valid in all 28 countries of the EU. Read more.
The European Union’s Judicial Cooperation Unit supports and strengthens coordination and cooperation between national investigating and prosecuting authorities against serious cross-border crime. Read more.
The CdT was created as a response to the translation needs of our ever-growing European Union. Already by 2009, they had translated over 736 000 pages. Read more.
