Explainers

The Eastern Partnership (EaP) aims to strengthen and deepen the political and economic relations between the EU, its member states and the six Eastern European partner countries. It also supports sustainable reform processes in the partner countries.

The EU has set rules for businesses to prove the green claims they make about sustainability are founded, and to prevent consumers from being victims of greenwashing and unfair commercial practices.

An independent body to set common ethical standards and increase transparency across the EU institutions.

EU member states have defined common rules, via the EU's common fisheries policy, to manage fish resources sustainably and provide food to people.

On a yearly basis, EU countries agree on how much fish can be caught in EU waters or by EU vessels in other waters. The Council is the sole legislator on this matter.

The Earth's resources are not infinite. The circular economy makes the use of products and materials more sustainable and offers the EU an opportunity to become more competitive.

EU rules on food safety aim to protect consumers while guaranteeing the smooth functioning of the single market.

The EU recognises the strategic nature of space and that space is key for the EU’s freedom of action and autonomous decision-making in security and defence.

Healthy nature and soils are important not only for biodiversity, but also for the capture of CO2 emissions and resilience to climate change. That is why the EU is working to protect ecosystems and natural habitats.

Treating wastewater properly is necessary to ensure good water quality. The EU has introduced new rules to better protect people and the environment.