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Artificial intelligence act
The EU's AI act is the world's first law on artificial intelligence. It aims to ensure AI systems are safe, ethical and trustworthy.

The EU's long-term budget for 2028–2034
The EU is preparing a new long-term budget for 2028 to 2034, setting out how nearly €2 trillion will be invested across the EU over the next seven years.

Moldova
The Republic of Moldova applied for EU membership in March 2022 and was granted candidate status in June 2022. Accession negotiations were formally opened in June 2024. The EU and Moldova also cooperate in the context of the Eastern Partnership.

Sanctions against terrorism
The EU has imposed sanctions against individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts, including ISIL/Da'esh, Al-Qaida, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Fishing opportunities in the EU
The EU sets limits on the amount of fish which can be caught in EU waters to ensure that stocks are not overexploited.

Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
SMEs are the backbone of Europe's industry and economy. The EU is actively working to reinforce their resilience and competitiveness.

EU action on the influx of small parcels
The EU is taking action to manage the rapid increase in the number of small parcels entering the single market, largely via e-commerce.

How the EU helps refugees from Ukraine
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU has taken a number of steps to help refugees fleeing the war, including through the EU temporary protection mechanism.

EU-Canada trade: facts and figures
The EU and Canada represent a combined population of around 490 million people. Together they make up almost one fifth of global GDP and approximately 19% of global trade in goods and services.

Internal reforms of the EU
The EU needs to work on internal reforms related to values, policies, budget and governance to become fit for the future and to prepare for an enlarged EU.
