Comprised of approximately 100,000 local and regional authorities from 27 countries across Europe, their common goal is to construct a united and democratic Europe, based on respect for citizens' rights.

An EU body designed to improve co-ordination between various agencies in the fight against serious organized crime.

Evaluates quality and effectiveness of health products for human and veterinary use. Documentation on commissions, opinions, and procedures provided online.

Including news, environmental data and background information designed to provide decision-makers with the information needed to make environmental and sustainable development policies.

Background and information on the EFSA.

Set up to finance capital investment, furthering European integration by promoting EU economic policies.

Trans-national network to inform, coordinate and assist European local governments in emerging local information networks. Members, projects, and news.

Aims to provide reliable information on drugs and drug addiction in the EU. Provides online reports databases about drug usage and anti-drug programs.

Examines the development of racist, xenophobic and anti-semitic phenomena, and supports research on combatting these phenomena.

The European Law Enforcement Organisation, which aims to improve effectiveness and co-operation in fighting international organised crime between authorities in European member states. Multilingual site. Includes links to local law enforcement agencies, annual report listings and job vacancies.

The EU Statistical Office

Supports numerous agencies and offices in the accurate translation of important communications.