Principles and valuesThe common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.Key facts and figuresStatistics on EU countries and populations, economy and employment, transport and energy and the EU institutions.EU countriesInformation on EU countries, government and society, countries using the euro, members of border-free travel area.EU enlargementEnlargement happens when new countries join the European Union. This has taken place several times in the EU’s history, each time transforming both the EU and the countries that join. History of the EUThe major events in the history of the EU, how the EU has developed over the decades, the men and women who have played a key role in the EU.SymbolsThe symbols that convey the EU and its values: the EU flag, anthem and motto, Europe Day.LanguagesLearn about the 24 EU official languages, multilingualism, and the use of languages by the EU institutions.EU made easyLearn more about the EU in these handy publications on how the EU works, from the euro and law, to history and travel. Easy to readEasy to read is a way to make information accessible so people with intellectual disabilities and all people can understand it.
Principles and valuesThe common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.
Key facts and figuresStatistics on EU countries and populations, economy and employment, transport and energy and the EU institutions.
EU countriesInformation on EU countries, government and society, countries using the euro, members of border-free travel area.
EU enlargementEnlargement happens when new countries join the European Union. This has taken place several times in the EU’s history, each time transforming both the EU and the countries that join.
History of the EUThe major events in the history of the EU, how the EU has developed over the decades, the men and women who have played a key role in the EU.
LanguagesLearn about the 24 EU official languages, multilingualism, and the use of languages by the EU institutions.
EU made easyLearn more about the EU in these handy publications on how the EU works, from the euro and law, to history and travel.
Easy to readEasy to read is a way to make information accessible so people with intellectual disabilities and all people can understand it.