Two new studies highlight the significant contribution of EU Agencies to citizens and administrations

The 45 EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings make a vast contribution to the economic and political development of the European Union according to two new studies presented on the 6 December 2016 during the EU Agencies Forum at the European Parliament. The studies highlighted that while the EU Agencies represent less than 0.8% of the EU’s annual budget their contribution has widespread impact at citizen, industry and policy level.

The first study The Cost of Non-Agencies with Relevance to the Internal Market analysed the cost-effectiveness of the seven EU Agencies operating to support the Internal Market, and how they reduce the overall costs to taxpayers.

The second study How do EU agencies and other bodies contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy and to the Juncker Commission Agenda? focused on the contribution of 44 Agencies and Joint Undertakings to the Europe 2020 Strategy and the Juncker Commission Agenda.

• Primary Source

EUObserver, 09.12.16: EU agencies 'add value' but there is no 'master plan' https://euobserver.com/institutional/136223

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