Explainers

Social engineering is just one of the threats that the EU is working on to promote cyber resilience and fight cybercrime. 

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.

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

EU ecodesign rules make products placed on the EU market more environmentally sustainable, energy-efficient, durable and circular.

EU consumers can benefit from clear rules that protect and empower them when buying goods or services, whether online or in a shop.

Packaging waste is growing in the EU. New EU legislation will tackle this problem, harmonising rules across member states and boosting the circular economy.

Digitalisation brings opportunities, but also cyberthreats. To counter these, the EU has developed a cybersecurity strategy and has launched initiatives to strengthen security and resilience.

EU rules on markets in crypto-assets better protect consumers and investors, regulate risks against financial crime and boost innovation.

Find out how the decisions taken by the EU have an influence on your everyday activities, both great and small.