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Data protection in law enforcement
The EU protects individuals' personal data used by law enforcement authorities to prevent, investigate, detect or prosecute criminal offences.
Banking union
The banking union is the European Union''s policy for the integration of the banking sector of the euro area member states.
Mid-term revision of the EU long-term budget 2021-2027
The EU's long-term budget is reinforced with an additional €64.6 billion to cover financing for priorities such as support to Ukraine, strategic technologies and migration. The funding comes from a mix of existing and new funds.
What is money laundering
Infographic on the definition of money laundering and statistics in the EU and globally.
Capital markets union explained
The EU is working on creating a single market for capital to improve the financing possibilities for businesses and to offer new opportunities for savers and investors, regardless of where they are located.
Fit for 55: shifting from fossil gas to renewable and low-carbon gases
What is the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package about? How will it help reach climate goals?
The EU in your daily life
Find out how the decisions taken by the EU have an influence on your everyday activities, both great and small.
2004 enlargement: facts and figures
A snapshot of how the EU changed in 2004 when 10 countries joined, and the economic growth that followed. Discover more in our infographic
Why the EU adopts sanctions
Sanctions are an instrument to prevent conflict or respond to emerging or current crises, and to promote peace, democracy, respect for the rule of law, human rights and international law.
The Schengen visa
Which countries can issue Schengen visas? Which countries are part of the Schengen area?
