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Following the entry into force of a new EU treaty, the content of this page is under revision.

Policy areas of the European Union

The EU is active in a wide range of policy areas, from human rights to transport and trade. Click on a policy title below for a summary of what the EU does in that area, and for useful links to relevant bodies, laws and documents.

Agriculture

Audiovisual and media

Development and Cooperation

Economic and monetary affairs

Education, training, youth

Employment and social affairs

Foreign and security policy

Humanitarian aid

Human rights

Information technology

Institutional affairs

Internal market

Justice, freedom and security

Maritime affairs and fisheries

Multilingualism

Public health

Regional policy

Research and innovation

Policy areas of the European Union

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