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EU at the United Nations climate conference
The global treaty to fight climate change – the Kyoto Protocol – expires in 2012. World leaders are meeting in Copenhagen in December to agree on a follow-up treaty, and the clock is ticking.

How safe are your Christmas lights?
EU testing shows serious risk of shocks and fire in many lights. Stay safe – turn them off when you go to bed or leave the house.

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Public consultation on the future EU 2020 strategy

The EU 2020 strategy should enable the EU to make a full recovery from the financial crisis, while speeding up the move towards a smart and green economy.Share your views, join the consultation!

20th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

20 November 2009 sees the 20th anniversary of this convention. The European Commission, in close cooperation with the UN, organises a series of worldwide activities to highlight its importance and support the human rights for children.

Influenza A(H1N1)

EU’s response to the pandemic A H1N1 2009 virus

1989-2009 Europe whole and free

Celebrating 20 years of European integration following the fall of the Iron Curtain

Swedish presidency of the EU

From 1 July - 31 December, the work of driving the EU agenda will lie with Sweden.

Economic and financial crisis

The world is facing a recession unlike any seen before. How we respond will shape our future for many years to come.

Creativity and innovation - European year 2009

Tapping our inventive potential can make us richer - not just in economic terms but as people.

Climate action - energy for a changing world

The EU has set 3 targets it hopes can guide Europe towards a sustainable future.

Lisbon treaty

Signed by EU leaders in 2007 , the treaty comes into force on 1 December 2009 to provide the EU with modern institutions and effective working methods.

EU events calendar

Find out what will be on the agenda of the European institutions in the near future.

Debate Europe

Join live online debates and tell us what you think about the challenges facing Europe today.

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Benefits of competition policy for consumers

Benefits of competition policy for consumers

A-Z: C as in Concert and Climate

Lisbon Treaty: EuroparlTV investigates what will happen in the area of justice, freedom and security

The essentials of EU maritime transport

The essentials of EU maritime transport

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