Explainers

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.

A snapshot of how the EU changed in 2004 when 10 countries joined, and the economic growth that followed. Discover more in our infographic

The EU is Türkiye’s top trading partner.

Sanctions are an instrument to prevent conflict or respond to emerging or current crises, and to promote peace, democracy, respect for the rule of law, human rights and international law.

Decisions and regulations on sanctions are adopted by the Council of the EU by unanimity. EU sanctions apply within the jurisdiction of the EU.