Explainers

The competitiveness compass provides a plan to allow Europe to regain its economic growth and prosperity.

The EU and its member states are working together to develop a better connected, safe and sustainable railway network.

The EU's industrial policy aims to strengthen the competitiveness of EU industry and to promote a more sustainable, resilient and digitalised economy that creates jobs.

The EU and the UN are committed to upholding the multilateral system that governs global relations in a way that benefits all. The EU and its member states together are the largest financial contributor to the UN system.

The EU helps countries prepare for and respond to disasters through the EU civil protection mechanism. It coordinates assistance for emergencies such as wildfires, floods, epidemics, earthquakes and human-induced disasters, in Europe and beyond.

Packaging waste is growing in the EU. New EU legislation aims to tackle this problem, harmonising rules across member states and boosting the circular economy.

The EU is working to create a safe, sustainable, and competitive air transport sector.

Discover what the EU is doing to make road transport more competitive, greener and safer.

To strengthen the EU's long-term competitiveness, simpler rules are key. The EU is on track to simplify legislation in several areas, while also protecting its economic, social and environmental goals.

How will the EU become more energy efficient? The EU is setting new targets for energy efficiency and savings.