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EU solidarity with Ukraine

The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people together with its international partners, including through additional political, financial and humanitarian support.

The EU has reacted swiftly and decisively to Russia’s aggression by adopting further restrictive measures in response, that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia.

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EU action to address the energy crisis

In response to the energy crisis, the EU has managed to find alternative energy supplies and has reduced its demand. It has also taken measures to help citizens and businesses.

REPowerEU

REPowerEU: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe.

EU actions to enhance global food security

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is endangering food security for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries that depend on food and fertiliser imports.

NextGeneration EU

This is NextGenerationEU. This is more than a recovery plan. It is a once in a lifetime chance to emerge stronger from the pandemic, transform our economies, create opportunities and jobs for the Europe where we want to live.

Global Gateway

The European Union's strategy to boost sustainable links around the world.

The common EU response to COVID-19

Overview of EU actions to support citizens, businesses and the economy, provide medical equipment and boost research in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

The contents of "Latest news from EU institutions and bodies" are available in all 24 EU official languages via machine translation.

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Principles and values

The common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.

European Union priorities 2019-2024

Discover the EU’s priorities for 2019-2024: promoting a green Europe, developing the economic base, protecting citizens and their freedoms.

Budget

How the EU budget is funded and spent, managing EU funds, areas of expenditure, fact check on the EU budget.

Achievements

Discover what the EU does for citizens, how it protects rights, promotes prosperity and strives to make the world a safer place.

Learning corner

Teaching material, games and much more about the European Union and its activities, for children, teenagers, teachers and parents.

Top publications

General information in different formats about the European Union and what it does, aimed at people over 18.