Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
Encyclopedia
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency is an agency of the European Union
, established on January 1, 2006, to manage parts of the Union
's programs in education, culture
, and audiovisual fields. It is part of the European Commission
.
Agencies of the European Union
An agency of the European Union is a decentralised body of the European Union , which are distinct from the institutions. Agencies are established to accomplish specific tasks. Each agency has its own legal personality...
, established on January 1, 2006, to manage parts of the Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
's programs in education, culture
Cultural policies of the European Union
European Union culture policies aim to address and promote the cultural dimension of European integration through relevant legislation and government funding...
, and audiovisual fields. It is part of the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
.