9.5.4.Executive agencies

Executive agencies are legal entities set up for a fixed period with a view to being entrusted with certain tasks.

These agencies are legal entities established in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003) with a view to being entrusted with certain tasks relating to the management of one or more European Union programmes. These agencies are set up for a fixed period.

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Same abbreviation in all languages.