Explainers

A healthy banking system is essential for the lives of all EU citizens and for the stability and prosperity of the European economy. Since the 2007–2008 financial crisis, European and international leaders have implemented international banking standards to ensure that banks are sound and can weather the storm of any potential future crises.

The use of forced labour in the manufacture of products remains a worldwide problem. The EU's legislation aims to effectively eliminate products made using forced labour from the Union market.

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

Learn who does what in the European Semester.

Find out more about the EU's works to combat human trafficking.

The EU coordinates policies in the fields of employment and social inclusion to support social rights in all EU member states.

The EU protects individuals' personal data used by law enforcement authorities to prevent, investigate, detect or prosecute criminal offences.

The banking union is the European Union''s policy for the integration of the banking sector of the euro area member states.

The EU's long-term budget is reinforced with an additional €64.6 billion to cover financing for priorities such as support to Ukraine, strategic technologies and migration. The funding comes from a mix of existing and new funds.

Infographic on the definition of money laundering and statistics in the EU and globally.