About the European Commission

Learn about the European Commission's role in instigating and implementing the EU's policies. The Commission's work is steered by a College of Commissioners, and led by its President. The Commissioners work on specific policy priorities that are set out by the Commission President.

President von der Leyen
President von der Leyen

President von der Leyen

President von der Leyen
The Commissioners

The Commissioners

Organisational structure

How the European Commission is organised
Staff
Locations

Departments and executive agencies

Roles and responsibilities of Commission departments, service departments and executive agencies.

What the European Commission does

In strategy and policy
In law
In budget and funding
In international relations
Delivering on the political priorities

Service standards and principles

Certain principles guide the Commission in its work: transparency, language coverage, the environment, equal opportunities and ethical behaviour.

Get involved

Comment on EU policy and law
European Citizens' Initiative
Citizens' Dialogues
Petition the EU

Visit the European Commission

Visitors' Centre
Libraries and archives
Departments and agencies
In your country
Other EU institutions, bodies and agencies

Contact

Press services
Representations in Member States
Problems and complaints

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