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ACER

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

EU energy market regulator coordinating cross-border electricity and gas rules.

Copernicus

EU Earth observation programme providing satellite data on climate, land, and oceans.

Copernicus Programme

Council of the European Union

Where EU national ministers meet to negotiate and adopt laws alongside Parliament.

Court of Justice of the EU

The EU's highest court, ensuring EU law is interpreted and applied uniformly.

Curia.europa.eu

EBA

The European Banking Authority develops rules for banking regulation across the EU.

ECB

The European Central Bank sets monetary policy and interest rates for the eurozone.

ECB Banking Supervision

The ECB's arm that directly supervises major eurozone banks.

ECDC

EU agency monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats across Europe.

EDPB

The European Data Protection Board ensures consistent application of GDPR across the EU.

EDPS

Supervises how EU institutions handle personal data and advises on data protection policy.

EESC

Advisory body representing employers, workers, and civil society in EU policymaking. Also known as European Economic and Social Committee.

EFSA

Provides independent scientific advice on food safety risks in the EU.

EIB

The EU's public bank, financing projects that support EU policy goals. Also known as European Investment Bank.

EIOPA

EU regulator overseeing insurance companies and pension funds.

EMA

Evaluates and approves medicines for the EU market and monitors drug safety.

ENISA

The EU's cybersecurity agency, strengthening digital resilience across Europe.

EPPO

Independent EU prosecutor investigating fraud against the EU budget.

ESMA

EU regulator overseeing securities markets, investment firms, and trading venues.

ESRB

Monitors risks to the EU financial system as a whole and issues warnings.

EU Agency for Asylum

Supports EU countries in handling asylum applications and reception standards.

EU Agency for Fundamental Rights

Monitors and advises on fundamental rights protection across the EU.

EU Agency for Railways

Works toward a single European railway area with common safety standards.

EU Asylum Agency

Supports EU countries in handling asylum applications and reception standards.

EU Aviation Safety Agency

Sets aviation safety and environmental standards for European air travel.

EU External Action Service

The EU's diplomatic service, managing foreign policy and international relations.

EU Intellectual Property Office

Manages EU trade marks and registered designs across the single market.

EU-OSHA

EU agency promoting safe and healthy working conditions across Europe.

Eurofound

Research agency studying living and working conditions in Europe.

Eurojust

Coordinates cross-border criminal investigations between EU countries.

European Anti-Fraud Office

Investigates misuse of EU funds and corruption. Also known as OLAF.

European Banking Authority

European Banking Authority (EBA)

European Central Bank

Sets monetary policy and interest rates for the eurozone.

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

European Chemicals Agency

Regulates chemicals in the EU to protect health and the environment.

European Commission

The EU's executive branch, proposing laws and enforcing treaties.

European Committee of the Regions

Advisory body representing regional and local authorities in the EU.

European Council

European Court of Auditors

Audits EU finances to ensure taxpayer money is spent properly.

European Data Protection Board

Ensures consistent application of GDPR across the EU.

European Data Protection Board (EDPB)

European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)

European Defence Agency

Supports EU member states in improving defence capabilities and cooperation.

European Economic and Social Committee

Advisory body representing employers, workers, and civil society in EU policymaking.

European Environment Agency

Provides independent data and assessments on Europe's environment and climate.

European Food Safety Authority

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

European Investment Bank

The EU's public bank, financing projects that support EU policy goals.

European Investment Bank (EIB)

European Labour Authority

Ensures EU rules on labour mobility and social security coordination are enforced fairly.

European Maritime Safety Agency

Enhances maritime safety, pollution prevention, and shipping oversight in EU waters.

European Medicines Agency

Evaluates and approves medicines for the EU market and monitors drug safety.

European Medicines Agency (EMA)

European Ombudsman

Investigates complaints about maladministration by EU institutions.

European Parliament

Directly elected EU legislature representing 450 million citizens.

European Parliament and Council

European Stability Mechanism

Eurozone's financial safety net, providing loans to member states in crisis.

European Systemic Risk Board

Monitors risks to the EU financial system as a whole and issues warnings.

European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB)

European Union Agency for Asylum

Europol

EU law enforcement agency supporting cross-border crime and terrorism investigations.

Eurostat

The EU's official statistics office, publishing data on economy, population, and society.

FRA

Frontex

EU border and coast guard agency managing external border security.

Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA)

OLAF

The EU's anti-fraud office investigating misuse of EU funds and corruption.