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Humanitarian aid operational strategy for 2012Humanitarian aid operational strategy for 2012

Towards a competitive low-carbon energy sector

The Commission’s energy roadmap sets out how the EU can cut emissions by over 80% by 2050 without disrupting energy supplies and competitiveness using carbon-free energy production.

Resolving cross-border inheritance tax problems in the EU

The Commission recommends solutions to multiple tax claims and discrimination against non-residents, including a broader and more flexible use of existing national double taxation relief measures.

Hot topics

Europe this weekEurope this week
News highlights from the European Commission

Reforming the budget, changing EuropeReforming the budget, changing Europe
The Commission's budget proposal invests today in growth for tomorrow.

Transparency RegisterTransparency Register
Voluntary register to enhance the transparency of your engagement in EU policy-making and policy implementation.

Smart resource use – doing more with lessSmart resource use – doing more with less
Consume resources wisely and sustain the environment for future well-being

Polish Presidency of the Council of the EUPolish Presidency of the Council of the EU
From 1 July to 31 December, the work of driving the EU agenda lies with Poland.

Climate action - energy for a changing worldClimate action - energy for a changing world
The EU has set three targets it hopes can guide Europe towards a sustainable future.

Lisbon treatyLisbon treaty
Signed by EU leaders in 2007, the treaty came into force on 1 December 2009.

European Year of Volunteering (2011)European Year of Volunteering (2011)
"Volunteer, make a difference!": celebrating the commitment of volunteers and encouraging more people to get active

Europe 2020 – Europe's growth strategyEurope 2020 – Europe's growth strategy
The plan shows how the EU can set itself on a path to long-term prosperity by focusing on three interlinked priorities: smart growth, inclusive growth and sustainable growth

Popular links

Schengen area
Removal of border controls between countries

Eures
The European job mobility portal. Search for a job, browse CVs, or find information on living and working in another country.

Your Europe – Citizens
Information on life, work and travel in the EU.

EU flag
Download the EU flag in JPEG and other formats.

Epso
European Personnel Selection Office – find out about career opportunities with the EU.

Eur-Lex
Access to European Union law and other public documents. Database updated daily.

Eurostat
The EU’s statistical office, providing statistics that enable comparisons between countries and regions.

Official Journal
New legislation, information notices and public procurement. Updated daily and with an archive going back to 1998.

Taric
A database of information on importing and exporting within the EU. Simulate individual product tariffs for a specific date.

Presidency of the Council of the European Union
The Presidency of the Council has a driving role in the legislative and political process of the EU. It is held for a period of six months by each Member State in turn.

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