DirectoratesGeneral
Directorates-General (DGs) are major policy-focused departments within a government administration or international organization, usually led by a Director-General who serves as the department’s top administrative official. They are organized around specific policy areas, responsible for policy development, regulatory drafting, implementation, and the management of programs, budgets, and staff.
In the European Union, the term DG refers to the policy-making units of the European Commission. The
Appointment and accountability typically reflect the hierarchy of the administering body. In the European Union, Director-Generals
Overall, directorates-general function as the core operational units in large bureaucracies, translating political objectives into policy