This fact sheet describes the measures taken by the EU to harmonise as much as possible the legislation governing road transport in the EU.It is impossible to create a single...
This fact sheet explains what the common security and defence policy (CSDP) is and how it works, and outlines how it is governed. It gives an overview of the main...
This fact sheet explains the EU’s common classification of territorial units for statistics, known as ‘NUTS’. It describes the three-level hierarchical system, how territorial units are defined and how their...
This fact sheet illustrates theEuropean Social Fund Plus(ESF+) and its history. It explains how the European Social Fund, initiallyset up to improve employment opportunities, has been revised,reflecting developments in national...
This fact sheet explains the evolving relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) since Brexit, outlining the legal framework governing these relations. It presents key political and institutional...
This factsheet explains how thecoordination of social security within the EU works and has evolved over time. Social security coordination facilitates the free movement of people within the EU.After a...
This fact sheet explains EU policy on research and technological development (RTD), which supports scientific excellence, innovation and global competitiveness. The policy is rooted in early European legislation and was...
The highlight of the May 2026 plenary session was the first conferral ceremony for the European Order of Merit, honouring individuals' outstanding contributions to the European project and reaffirming the...
Interview with Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Shogo Akagawa and Shiori Goso on 19 May 2026 The Middle East continues to face...
A new study shows that the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), through its support of innovation ecosystems, delivers strong and measurable impact for Europe’s competitiveness in areas such...
