Explainers

Common accessibility standards make sure products and services in the EU are easier to use, in particular for older people and for people with disabilities.

Eurodac is a modern EU database that uses biometric and identity data to improve the identification of asylum seekers and irregular migrants and support asylum and migration management in the EU.

EU rules on resettlement and humanitarian admission strengthen safe and legal pathways for people in need of international protection. They also support partnerships with refugee-hosting countries and establish a common EU framework.

The page presents the latest data about air pollution in Europe, as well as facts about how pollution affects human health and the environment.

Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU has taken a number of steps to help refugees fleeing the war, including through the EU temporary protection mechanism.

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU and its member states have significantly stepped up their military support for the Ukrainian armed forces. 

The EU and its member states have stood with Ukraine and its people since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. Together, they are Ukraine's biggest provider of financial, economic, military and humanitarian support.

Following Brexit, the EU and the UK negotiated a set of agreements to guide and govern the future EU-UK relationship. These agreements protect citizens' rights while ensuring fair competition and continued cooperation.

The EU is increasing its defence spending through several initiatives and instruments within the EU budget.

The EU is preparing a new long-term budget for 2028 to 2034, setting out how nearly €2 trillion will be invested across the EU over the next seven years.