a European Union body, one of the first to be established to work in specialised areas of EU policy. Specifically, it was set up by the European Council to contribute to the planning and establishment of better living and working conditions through action designed to increase and disseminate knowledge likely to assist this development., aastal nõukogu määrusega (EMÜ) nr 1365/75, et aidata kavandada ja kujundada paremaid elu- ja töötingimusi Euroopas.