EU INSTITUTION

European Centre for the Development of vocational Training (Cedefop)

Cedefop provides the data on which vocational education and training policy in the EU is based

Its task is:

• Helps young people move from education into the labour market

• Helps early school-leavers return to education and training

European Ombudsman

Investigate complaints regarding mismanagement, they can come from any EU citizen or residents.

European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)

Its function is to provide evidence in support of gender equality.

It works to make gender equality a reality in the EU and beyond. That is why it offers:

• How to propose ending violence against women and coordinates the European white ribbon campaign to involve men in the cause.

• Centralize information on equality between men and women, for the benefit of academia

• It is a source of inspiration for anyone interested in gender equality.

It is made up of four main responsible institutions:

• European Parliament: represents the citizens of the EU states and is directly elected by them.

• European Council: sets the general political direction and priorities of the EU.

• Council of the EU: adopts laws and coordinates policy.

• European Commission: Proposes new laws, which are considered and adopted by the European Parliament and Council of the EU.

It is made up of different organs, but among them the following are worth mentioning

• European Investment Bank: Focuses its activities on climate and environment, development, innovation and skills, small and medium-sized enterprises, infrastructure and cohesion.