The EU has a central contact service as well as a range of networks across the EU that provide information, services and support. You can use the ‘European Union around me’ map below to locate the EU centres active in your region and find out about the services they provide.
General information about the EU
EUROPE DIRECT centres bring the European Union closer to people on the ground. The centres can answer your questions about the EU. They engage with citizens and stakeholders so they feel more involved in the European project.
EU centres providing information on specific EU policies, programmes and EU funds
For example:
- The Erasmus + National Agencies provide information and support on the Erasmus + programme.
- The National Contact Points for Horizon Europe offer guidance, practical information and assistance on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation.
- Creative Europe Desks (CED) help the European audiovisual, cultural and creative sectors to access funding opportunities.
- The European Migration Network (EMN) provides information on migration and asylum
EU centres that provide guidance, assistance and mediation in EU matters
For example:
- The European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-NET) explains consumer rights and can help settle disputes with sellers based in another EU country.
- The SOLVIT network helps EU citizens and businesses to enforce their rights linked to living, working or operating in another EU country.
- The Financial Dispute Resolution Network (FIN-NET) helps settle consumer complaints in the area of financial services out of court.
EU centres that support mobility in the EU
For example:
- A National Europass Centre is the first point of contact for any person or organisation interested in using or learning more about Europass, the European tool to manage your learning and career.
- Eurodesk raises awareness on European opportunities for young people.
- Euraxess supports researcher mobility and career development.
- The Euroguidance network promotes competence development and international learning mobility
- The National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union (NARIC) support the recognition of diplomas and periods of study undertaken in other countries.
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