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Find out more about the EU's contribution to COVAX, the global initiative to ensure fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Infographic on the European Research Area, its achievements and objectives to drive research and innovation in the EU.

Find out what is the EU doing to advance a stronger Social Europe, implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights after the Porto Social Summit and Porto Declaration.

The EU chemicals strategy for sustainability aims to better protect human health, strengthen business competitiveness, and support a toxic-free environment, as part of the European Green Deal's zero-pollution vision.

Overview of the EU measures to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

The integrated political crisis response (IPCR) arrangements is one the EU's crisis response mechanisms. The presidency of the Council can use it coordinate the political response to major and complex crisis, including terrorist acts.

Representing the Economics of Wellbeing, a four leaf shaped with symbols for social protection, gender equality, health care, education and training

It explains how the President of the European Commission is elected, based on the EU Treaty.

Looking for a Council document? Whether it’s a press release, legal document, a meeting agenda or an archived document, learn how to find it.