4 days ago · The Commission has presented the Preparedness Union Strategy to boost the EU’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats such as geopolitical tensions and conflicts, cybersecurity and information risks, and climate change and increasing risks of natural disasters.

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Single market: the European Union operates as a single market made up of the 27 EU countries and, with certain exceptions, 4 non-EU countries. This means goods, services, capital and persons can circulate freely, without technical, legal and bureaucratic barriers. Single currency: launched in 1999, the euro is the official currency of 20 EU countries.

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3 days ago · In her political guidelines, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the importance of building up Europe’s capabilities as well as the need for new ambition on crisis and security preparedness.

The President, together with the new College of Commissioners, has defined the priorities of the European Commission for 2024-2029, based on the Political Guidelines presented to the European Parliament on the day of her election.. These priorities will build on the work of the previous five years and will focus on strengthening the future of Europe and delivering results …

Following the European elections in June 2024, the EU set a number of priorities that shape the political and policy agenda until 2029. They serve to address the main challenges faced by the EU and its citizens. The priorities derive from a dialogue between EU leaders, national ministers, EU institutions and the political groups elected to the European Parliament.

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What the EU does. The EU’s ambition is to ensure accessible, effective and resilient health systems in the EU. The EU’s work includes action on vaccination (including against COVID-19), fighting antimicrobial resistance, and preventing and limiting pandemics and other infectious diseases.. The EU’s role in preparing for and responding to serious cross-border health threats …