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European Semester in previous years
Documents and timelines relating to the European Semester since 2014.

Security and defence partnerships
The EU concludes security and defence partnerships with like-minded non-EU countries to promote peace and security across the world.

EU-Australia trade: facts and figures
The EU and Australia have a longstanding cooperation and are top trading partners.

The EU single market: benefits, facts and figures
The single market ensures the free movement of goods, services, capital and people.
It facilitates everyday life, stimulates growth and boosts innovation.
EU and the World Trade Organization
The EU is committed to an open, fair and rules-based multilateral trading system with a modernised WTO at its core.

What the EU is doing to boost its competitiveness
In an era of growing instability, the EU is acting with determination to strengthen its competitiveness, ensuring prosperity and security for its citizens.

The EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator
The EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the European Union’s counter-terrorism policies and strategies.

EU-Africa relations
The EU-Africa partnership focuses on solidarity, security, peace and sustainable and sustained economic development and prosperity.

How is EU electricity produced and sold?
Find out more about which sources are used to generate electricity in the EU and how the price of electricity is set based on the merit order principle.

Work-life balance for parents and carers
New EU rules on work-life balance for parents and carers aim to provide more equal opportunities for women and men in the workplace and at home.
