# EC Site header

## Why and how to use this component

The site header conveys the EC brand to the users and provides basic structure and guidance. It informs users about which site they are on and their current location in the site. It also provides users with context on the page they're viewing and the site search and language switcher options.

## When to use this component

- on every page of every Commission website
- detail and landing pages

## Mandatory components

- European Commission logo
- Language selector
- Search bar