Source: KOF Economic Institute Economists conducting research in Switzerland are strongly in favour of consistent carbon pricing in Switzerland and the more rapid expansion of renewable energy in light of...
The economic and monetary union (EMU) is the result of economic integration in the EU. A common currency, the euro, has been introduced in the euro area, which currently comprises 21...
This fact sheet explains how the EU promotes an open economy and supports a multilateral rules-based order, as trade is fundamental for the EU’s prosperity. The EU is a founder...
This fact sheet explains the EU’s economic governance framework, including its legal basis, objectives and the main mechanisms used to coordinate and oversee economic and fiscal policies in the EU...
This fact sheet explains the European Union’s relations with the United States and Canada, which are grounded in a long shared history. All three are members of the G7, an...
This fact sheet explains how the EU’s development policy stresses the importance of trade and focuses on the countries most in need, through schemes that comply with World Trade Organization...
This fact sheet explains how the European Parliament contributes to the EU’s support for democracy around the world, including through election observation, parliamentary capacity-building, mediation, dialogue, support for human rights...
The founding principles of the European Union are liberty, democracy and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. The EU aims to build human rights concerns...
This fact sheet explains the EU’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP), including its legal foundations, main principles, objectives, key decision-makers and procedures, and main recent issues. It also describes...
This fact sheet explains the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), its main functions and ongoing reform efforts, as well as the European Union’s participation in the organisation. It...
