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Spotlight on digital platform workers in the EU
The EU has adopted rules to improve working conditions for platform workers by addressing misclassification, enhancing transparency, and protecting personal data.

EU-Singapore trade: facts and figures
Trade in goods and services between EU and Singapore was worth over €132 billion in 2023.

Geographical indications for foods and drinks
EU quality schemes safeguard the heritage of Europe's agricultural products. They make quality products easily recognisable for consumers and offer market opportunities to producers, including ones outside the EU.

The Schuman Declaration - Where the EU was born
On 9 May 1950, the foundation of the EU was laid in the Schuman Declaration. Its two core principles: peace and solidarity.

Passenger data
The sharing of passenger data is useful in preventing, detecting and prosecuting terrorist offences and serious crime. The passenger name record directive aims to regulate the transfer of such basic data from the airlines to national authorities, while the advance passenger information regulations sets rules for the collection and transfer of more personal data to national authorities.

Why keeping soils healthy matters
Soils are essential for the key services that nature offers, such as food and clean water. Ensuring soils are healthy is necessary for human health and well-being.

EU-Central Asia trade
Discover more facts and figures on the relationship between EU and Central Asia.

How the EU manages migration flows
The EU has adopted various rules to manage legal migration flows, process asylum requests and return people staying illegally in the EU.

Cyber defence
The EU cyber defence policy aims to enhance cooperation and investments to better detect, deter, and protect and defend against a growing number of cyberattacks.

New genomic techniques for plant breeding
New plant-breeding methods can increase food security and mitigate the effects of climate change. To benefit from these methods and ensure they are used safely and spur innovation, the EU is introducing new rules.
