Understanding EU policies for people with disabilities
The EU and its Member States have signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and use its definition of disability as a common reference at EU level.
Briefings
The Pact for the Mediterranean: Co-creating a space of peace, prosperity and stability through a genuine partnership
The Pact for the Mediterranean was announced in the 2024-2029 political guidelines and adopted on 16 October 2025.
Regional fisheries management organisations: Implementation of measures into Union law [EU Legislation in Progress]
Fishing in waters beyond national jurisdiction is based on agreements that define the EU fleet’s rights of access to fish on the high seas.
Violence against women active in politics in the EU: A serious obstacle to political participation
Numerous women active in politics at all levels of governance in the EU face various forms of abuse, intimidation, threats and even assaults in their everyday work.
Savings and investments union: Overview and state of play
The EU is facing the challenge of mobilising massive investments required to meet its strategic priorities and must find effective ways to finance them.
Children’s rights in the EU in the light of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
In 1954, the UN recommended that all countries establish a national day to promote children’s rights and welfare, and made 20 November Universal Children’s Day.
EU-African Union Summit 2025: Setting the scene – Delivering on commitments in a shifting global landscape
Africa remains a central pillar of the EU’s geopolitical agenda due to its strategic importance in energy, trade, migration, and security. Africa and Europe also share interests in multilateral fora and advancing global governance reforms.
Understanding the war in Sudan: The human cost of geopolitics
The Sudanese are caught in a devastating civil war, driven by deep political fragmentation, with far-reaching humanitarian and human rights consequences.
United States Defense Industrial Base: How does it differ from the European defence technological and industrial base?
The United States (US) Defense Industrial Base (DIB) represents the largest and most technologically advanced military production ecosystem in the world, encompassing a vast network of private firms, government entities and research institutions.
The third generation of national climate plans: Analysis of major economies’ nationally determined contributions ahead of COP30
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was concluded, global climate action is at a critical juncture.