External Communication Network

The ECN or External Communication Network is is composed of the Heads of the Information and Communication Units of all DGs and of various representatives of DG Communication, including its management, the spokespersons' service and the representations in Member States (via video-conference).

In addition to the Barroso II External Communication Guidelines, the ECN is part of an effort to align communication activities to the Commission’s political agenda.

It is the keystone for coordination of communication at the European Commission.

Other information
[DG COMM intranet http://www.cc.cec/home/dgserv/comm/helping_you_communicate/communication_action/ecn_en.htm]