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Which countries in the EU have terminals to import liquefied natural gas (LNG)?

An overview of the yearly irregular arrivals and fatalities (2014-2026). Discover more in our infographic.

Find out the yearly and monthly figures for irregular arrivals to the EU along its main routes: Central, Eastern and Western.

Find out more about the gas storage capacity of EU member states and the filling levels of underground gas reserves in the EU.

The EU and China are among the biggest trading partners in the world.

The EU is Türkiye’s top trading partner.

The European Union is the world's largest trade bloc in terms of goods and services combined, accounting in 2025 for an estimated 15.9% of world trade.

Find out why critical raw materials are essential to the functioning of a wide range of industries and why securing access to these materials is becoming increasingly important for the EU's competitiveness.

The page presents the latest data about air pollution in Europe, as well as facts about how pollution affects human health and the environment.

Trade relations are currently governed by the 2000 EU-Mexico Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement.