Explainers

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement aims to ensure that Iran's nuclear programme will be exclusively peaceful. It lays down the timeline and arrangements for the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran.

The European Research Area aims to create a single EU market for research, innovation and technology. It encourages the free circulation of researchers and knowledge, and helps align national research policies and programmes.

The Strategic Compass provides guidance and a common vision for strengthening the EU's security and defence policy by 2030.  

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

EU relations with Azerbaijan are based on the EU-Azerbaijan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, in force since 1999. The EU is the main investor in Azerbaijan and its largest trade partner.

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the world's first digital regulation that makes digital companies across the EU accountable for the content posted on their platforms.

The EU's digital services act (DSA) aims to create a safer, more transparent internet. By making online platforms accountable for the way they manage and moderate content, the DSA helps combat the spread of harmful content online. 

The EU works to promote equality and prevent discrimination in society through its policies and initiatives.

The increase in the manufacture and use of highly-addictive synthetic opioids is a global challenge. The EU is taking action to curb this global affliction on society.

The EU is working towards a sustainable, circular and European battery value chain. New common rules will give the EU competitive edge in sustainable battery markets.