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Afghanistan
The EU stands with the people of Afghanistan and is committed to supporting Afghan women's rights and the development of a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.
EU-ASEAN trade
The European Union and ASEAN together account for over one fifth of global GDP and have a population of 1.1 billion (over 14% of the world’s total).
How the EU protects intellectual property rights
The EU has developed strong laws to protect patents, industrial designs, copyrights as well as local agricultural, industrial and craft products.
Water
Water is a limited resource. EU legislation protects water resources and ecosystems, and makes sure that drinking and bathing water is clean.
Regulating political advertising
Political advertising plays a key role in democratic societies. EU rules help ensure there is greater transparency, accountability and respect for citizens’ rights.
Disability in the EU: facts and figures
107 million Europeans have some form of disability. Find out more facts and figures on living with disabilities in the EU.
Toy safety
EU rules ensure toys placed on the EU market are among the safest ones in the world.
Economic governance framework
Economic governance is a key pillar of the economic and monetary union. It aims to detect and correct economic imbalances that could weaken national economies or affect other EU countries through cross-border spillovers.
How the entry/exit system works
The Entry/Exit System (EES), which became operational on 10 April 2026 and was launched on 12 October 2025, automates border registration for non-EU nationals, simplifies controls, and enhances security.
EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
The EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes is part of the EU’s work to fight tax evasion and avoidance. It is composed of countries which have failed to fulfil their commitments to comply with tax good governance criteria within a specific timeframe, and countries which have refused to do so.
