Explainers

The EU and its member states stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine. Accession negotiations with Ukraine were formally opened in June 2024. The EU and Ukraine also cooperate within the Eastern Partnership.

Trade relations are currently governed by the 2000 EU-Mexico Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement.

The European Union is the second trade partner of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

EU-India trade in goods and services has grown substantially over the past decade.

The EU and the US have the world's most extensive bilateral trade and investment relationship and work together to tackle global security challenges.

The EU and the US have the biggest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world. In 2024, transatlantic trade in goods and services reached over €1.68 trillion

At the March 2026 European Council, EU leaders agreed on an agenda of concrete measures with ambitious deadlines to strengthen the EU's competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy. 

The EU and Egypt have a strong and longstanding relationship with growing cooperation. The EU-Egypt strategic partnership focuses on six pillars, including trade.

The EU is the Republic of Korea's largest foreign direct investor, ahead of Japan and the USA.

The EU is committed to protecting its economic security and addressing threats to its supply chains, infrastructure, key technologies, as well as threats coming from the weaponisation of its economic dependencies.