Secretariat-General of the European Commission (SG)

The Secretariat-General supports the European Commission, the college of Commissioners especially, in its daily work. It does so in various ways; it track legislative proposals submitted to the other EU institutions, aids in monitoring the implementation of EU-legislation in the member-states, help manage contacts between the EU and civil society. It also supports the Commission president in his or her activities as policy-maker.

In particular, the Secretariat-General:

  • Contributes to the definition of the Commission's strategic objectives and priorities and shapes cross-cutting policies;
  • Coordinates, facilitates, advises and arbitrates, so as to ensure the coherence, quality and delivery of policy, legislation and operations across policy areas and Commission departments;
  • Coordinates the planning and programming of the initiatives of the Commission;
  • ensures the smooth running of the decision-making process and strives to rationalise both procedures and supporting IT tools as part of the evolution towards an efficient and modern e-Commission;
  • Acts as the Commission's interface with the other European institutions, national parliaments and non-governmental organisations and entities;
  • Fosters the Commission's institutional competences and the development of a service-oriented, modern, transparent and responsible European administration which works to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
 

1.

Legislative proposals in negotiation

There are 1341 proposals for legislative or other legal instruments of this Directorate-General in negotiations with the Council and the European Parliament.
Date Title
29.11.2023  State of play of EU-Türkiye political, economic and trade relations.
join(2023)50
 
24.11.2023  Amendment of Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 10160/21; ST 10160/21 ADD 1 REV 2) of 13 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for ...
Decision com(2023)765
 
23.11.2023  Amendment of Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 15447/22 INIT; ST 15447/22 ADD 1) of 15 December 2022 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan ...
com(2023)748
 
23.11.2023  Amendment of Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 11046/21 INIT; ST 11046/21 ADD 1) of 8 September 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan ...
com(2023)743
 
21.11.2023  Amendment of Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 10152/21; ST10152/2021 ADD1) of 13 July 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Greece.
com(2023)749
 

2.

Legislation currently being implemented

There are 99 laws or other legal instruments of the Council and the European Parliament, previously proposed by this Directorate-General, which are currently being implemented by the member states.
Date Title
23.10.2023  EU position concerning an amendment to Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement (Ship inspection).
Decision com(2023)658
 
18.10.2023  EU position concerning an amendment to Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement (EMSA Regulation).
Decision com(2023)598
 
16.10.2023  EU position concerning an amendment to Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement (EPBD: comparative methodology framework).
Decision com(2023)585
 
04.10.2023  EU position concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement (Market Surveillance and Compliance of ...
Decision com(2023)565
 
12.09.2023  EU position in the Joint Committee established by the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU and Euratom as regards the adoption of a decision ...
Decision com(2023)539
 

3.

Legislation in force

There are at least 281 laws or other legal instruments in force that have been previously proposed by this Directorate-General.
Date Title
16.05.2022  EU position within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, and Protocol 32, on financial modalities for implementation of ...
Decision com(2022)205
 
16.05.2022  EU position concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement (Budget Line 07 20 03 01 - Social Security).
Decision com(2022)218
 
20.04.2022  EU position concerning the amendment to Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement.
Decision com(2022)169
 
03.05.2018  Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.
Regulation com(2018)322
 
22.05.2017  2017 Reform Programme and 2017 Stability Programme of Malta.
Recommendation com(2017)517