The EU/European Union describes a economical and political union of 28 States. With an estimated population of around 510 million the European Union policies aim to allow the free movement of people, goods and services. Within the internal market it aims to maintain common policies on agriculture, trade and more.
Members
The EU and European citizenship were established in 1933. With the inner original 6 being Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Although no member state has ever left, in 2016 the UK announced its intention to leave and has begun negotiating their departure for 2019.
More foreign aid is provided by the EU than any other economic union. Due to its Global influence and reach the Union has been described as an emerging superpower.
European Union Related Content
Why government must resuscitate the UK food manufacturing industry
Guy Tullberg, Managing Director of The Tracklement Company, explains why a strong supply chain is vital to meeting rising consumer demand and keeping the UK’s food manufacturing sector in business.
Ensuring growth through business transfers in an ageing Europe
While there is good reason to support Europe's start-up entrepreneurs, business transfers need to be given equal attention in Europe's path to recovery and growth.
European bio-based industries leading the green transition
Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore, Executive Director ad interim at CBE JU – Circular Bio‐based Europe Joint Undertaking, explains how European bio-based industries are leading the green transition.
Using advanced analytics tech to safeguard from intellectual property theft
Phillip Akers, Head of Public Sector at Quantexa, discusses how we can use advanced analytics tech to safeguard from intellectual property theft.
Why the European scientific ecosystem must recognise smaller research infrastructures
If supported, small- and medium-sized research infrastructures have the potential to boost the resilience of European society.
A look at the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Mattie Yeta – Chief Sustainability Officer, CGI, UK & Australia, provides a detailed & think tank view of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Cities can realise Europe’s climate ambitions
Ruud Schuthof and Holger Robrecht from ICLEI Europe, argue that cities have the power to realise Europe’s climate ambitions.
Do more to tackle energy poverty
Ioannis Vardakastanis, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, argues that the EU and Member States must do more to tackle energy poverty and protect vulnerable consumers.
UK government to extend financial support to Horizon Europe applicants
The UK government has decided to extend the financial support provided to Horizon Europe applicants, continuing funding to researchers, businesses and innovators.
The cost of non-Europe: Impact on the internal market
Emilie Prouzet, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, Employers’ Group (Group I), discusses how the cost of non-Europe represents thousands of missed opportunities to deepen the internal market.
Research, knowledge & education in Norway
Research, knowledge & education in Norway are placed into the spotlight by Open Access Government, areas that are led politically by Ola Borten Moe, Minister of Research and Higher Education.
Nikolina Angelkova discusses the uncapped tourism potential in Bulgaria
Nikolina Angelkova, former Tourism Minister for Bulgaria, speaks with Open Access Government about Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe's uncapped tourism potential.
The EU must enforce a pesticide tax
Experts warn that the EU agriculture sector is stuck in "permanent pesticide-dependence," and that major flaws exist in the current attempts to reduce the use of pesticides across the EU.
Another Cold War: EU to cut gas use by 15%
EU to cut gas use by 15% in response to Putin's weaponisation of energy exports - moving one step closer to reducing dependency on Russian energy.
Unprecedented fire risks: Europe’s driest summer on record
Europe is facing one of its driest summers in history and there is an unprecedented risk of drought, fires and destruction.
Horizon Europe: Six European cities piloting solutions for circular waste
European cities are moving towards becoming fully circular – not only recycling all their waste but also changing their production modes to fit circular waste models.
EU urban mobility must be sustainable and inclusive
Mateusz Szymański, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, sheds light on sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, including a call for the better use of inland waterway transport.
How will Brexit policy affect your diet?
Brexit policy is to affect micronutrient food supplies in the UK, where foods imports will become harder to access due to trade deals.
Europe’s Nature Restoration Law to repair damaged ecosystems by 2050
The Nature Restoration Law aims to restore damaged ecosystems and bring nature back across Europe, as well as reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030.
First NATO summit since Russia Ukraine war
Allies promise to back Ukraine at first NATO summit since Russia invaded Ukraine, but this is not enough to stop Putin.
