Explainers

Mental health is key to a fulfilled and productive life. Yet, many Europeans have mental health problems. EU countries are working to better promote mental health.

The Council is working on new rules designed to enhance working conditions for trainees, ensuring they are not exploited or treated unfairly. 

The EU and China are among the biggest trading partners in the world.

The protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) is crucial to foster investment in research and development, while promoting creativity and fair competition.

Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers of Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when a micro-organism survives despite being exposed to medicines designed to inhibit or kill it. 

The EU and the United Kingdom are strategic partners that share common values and strive to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest to meet the needs of their citizens.

The withdrawal agreement sets the terms for the UK's orderly withdrawal and includes measures to uphold citizens' rights.

The Windsor Framework adjusts the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. Both agreements have been approved by the EU and the UK and aim to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

The EU is committed to protecting its democracies and countering the harmful effects of foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation.

PESCO provides a framework for the 26 participating member states to jointly plan, develop and invest in shared capability projects, and enhance the operational readiness and contribution of their armed forces.