Explainers

The EU protects individuals' personal data used by law enforcement authorities to prevent, investigate, detect or prosecute criminal offences.

The banking union is the European Union''s policy for the integration of the banking sector of the euro area member states.

The EU has established a common visa policy for travelers transiting through or intending to stay for a short period in the Schengen area.

The EU's long-term budget is reinforced with an additional €64.6 billion to cover financing for priorities such as support to Ukraine, strategic technologies and migration. The funding comes from a mix of existing and new funds.

Infographic on the definition of money laundering and statistics in the EU and globally.

What do EU countries do about methane emissions? The EU has approved measures to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector.

The EU is working on creating a single market for capital to improve the financing possibilities for businesses and to offer new opportunities for savers and investors, regardless of where they are located.

What is the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package about? How will it help reach climate goals?

Find out how the decisions taken by the EU have an influence on your everyday activities, both great and small.

Industrial activities cause emissions of substances which harm human health and the environment. EU countries have set common rules to limit such harmful emissions.