Explainers

Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers of Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when a micro-organism survives despite being exposed to medicines designed to inhibit or kill it. 

The EU and the United Kingdom are strategic partners that share common values and strive to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest to meet the needs of their citizens.

The withdrawal agreement sets the terms for the UK's orderly withdrawal and includes measures to uphold citizens' rights.

The Windsor Framework adjusts the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. Both agreements have been approved by the EU and the UK and aim to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

The EU is committed to protecting its democracies and countering the harmful effects of foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation.

PESCO provides a framework for the 26 participating member states to jointly plan, develop and invest in shared capability projects, and enhance the operational readiness and contribution of their armed forces.

New proposed rules aim to increase CO2 emission reductions targets for new cars and vans, to ensure that the automotive sector contributes to the EU’s climate goals.

The EU is working on various fronts to improve its ability to respond to crises and to enhance its resilience to future challenges.

The reformed common agricultural policy for 2023-2027 aims to make farming in the EU fairer, greener and more results-driven.

Since January 2021, fishing rights for stocks shared between the EU and the UK are defined in bilateral annual consultations.