Departments and executive agencies
The European Commission is organised into:
- Policy departments, known as Directorates-General, responsible for different policy areas. They develop, implement and manage EU policy, law, and funding programmes
- Service departments dealing with particular administrative issues
- Executive agencies managing programmes set up by the Commission
You can filter the list below by type of department and also search by keyword.
Agriculture and Rural Development
The Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development develops and implements EU policies on agriculture, rural development and the common agricultural policy.
Budget
The Directorate-General for Budget manages the EU budget, proposes and implements the financial framework, and collects resources from EU countries.
Climate Action
The Directorate-General for Climate Action leads the European Commission’s efforts to fight climate change at EU and international level.
Communications Networks, Content and Technology
The Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect) develops and implements policies to make Europe fit for the digital age.
Defence Industry and Space
The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space develops and implements EU policy on the European defence industry and space activities.
Economic and Financial Affairs
The Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs promotes economic growth, higher employment, stable public finances and financial stability.
European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
The Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations develops and implements EU policy on aid and protection.
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
The executive agency for European climate, infrastructure and environment manages European Commission programmes contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable growth.