Access to the official webpage and the social networks Role: EMA guarantees the scientific evaluation, supervision & safety monitoring of human & veterinary medicines in the EU. Executive Director: Emer Cooke Established in: 1995 Number of staff: 897 Location: Amsterdam (the Netherlands) Website: EMA The European Medicines Agency (EMA) protects and promotes human and animal health […]
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Role: Strengthening Europe’s defences against infectious diseases Director: Andrea Ammon Established in: 2005 Number of staff: 290 Location: Stockholm (Sweden) What it does Analyse and interpret data from EU countries on 52 communicable diseases and conditions, using the European Surveillance System (TESSy). Provide scientific advice to the EU governments and institutions. Ensure early […]
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Role: ECHA works for the safe use of chemicals Director: Bjorn Hansen Established in: 2007 Number of staff: about 600 Location: Helsinki, Finland The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) works for the safe use of chemicals. It implements the EU’s groundbreaking chemicals legislation, benefiting human health, the […]
European Agency for Climate, Infrastructures and Environment
Access to the official webpage and the social networks The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) manages European Commission programmes contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable growth. The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency manages the following EU programmes: Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Horizon Europe Innovation Fund LIFE programme EU Renewable Energy Financing […]
European Maritime Safety Agency
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: Offers technical expertise and operational assistance in maritime safety, security and pollution Director: Maja Markovčić Kostelac Set up: 2002 Staff: 250 Location: Lisbon (Portugal) The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) provides technical expertise and operational assistance to improve maritime safety, pollution preparedness and response and maritime security. Most of the Agency’s tasks […]
European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: Support the implementation of the EU’s Justice and Home Affairs policies by managing large-scale IT systems Director: Krum Garkov Established in: 2011, operational since 1 December 2012 Number of staff: 137 Location: Seat: Tallinn (Estonia), operational site: Strasbourg (France), back-up site: Sankt Johann im […]
Single Resolution Board (SRB)
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: Ensure the orderly resolution of failing banks, with minimum impact on the real economy and the public finances of the participating EU countries and others Chair: Elke König Partners: European Parliament, European Commission, European Central Bank (ECB), National Resolution Authorities (NRAs), European Banking Authority […]
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: ENISA is dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe Director: Juhan Lepassaar Established in: 2004 Number of staff: 106 Location: Headquarters in Athens with offices in Heraklion and Brussels ENISA contributes to the EU’s cyber policy. It boosts trust […]
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Access to the official website Role: Advisory body representing employers’ and workers’ organisations and other interest groups Members: 329 from all EU countries Presidente: Christa Schweng Established in: 1957 Location: Brussels (Belgium) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers’ and employers’ organisations and other interest groups. It issues […]