Preventing and combating trafficking in human beings [EU Legislation in Progress]
Despite progress achieved in the EU over the years, trafficking in human beings remains a persistent, and high-profit crime.
Briefings
Advance passenger information (API) to tackle terrorism and serious crime [EU Legislation in Progress]
Air traveller data can be used by competent authorities to identify high-risk travellers and to confirm the travel pattern of suspected individuals.
Advance passenger information (API) to enhance border checks [EU Legislation in Progress]
Advance passenger information (API) is data collected by air carriers at check-in and sent to border control authorities in the country of destination prior to a flight’s take-off.
Proposal for a simplification of VAT rules for e-commerce (imports) [EU Legislation in Progress]
The importance of a well-functioning and fraud-proof VAT system for public budgets cannot be understated.
EU enlargement [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note gathers links to the recent publications and commentaries from many international think tanks on enlargement and issues with EU accession countries.
Artificial intelligence in the context of cultural heritage and museums: Complex challenges and new opportunities [Policy podcast]
Artificial intelligence and robots have inspired both artists and engineers throughout the ages.
Pollutants in EU waters: Update of chemical substances listed for control [EU Legislation in Progress]
Clean water is essential for healthy ecosystems, as well as for many human uses, including drinking, bathing, and agriculture.
The single market at 30 (1993-2023)
In June 1985, the Commission published a white paper on the completion of the internal market, setting out a timetable for the measures required for the completion of the single market.
Electoral thresholds in European Parliament elections
The electoral threshold for the allocation of seats is the minimum percentage of votes that a political party or a coalition is required to gain in order to be entitled to representation in the legislative assembly.
2023 G7 Summit: Preparing for a new global order?
This year’s G7 Summit took place at a time when the G7’s global economic impact is decreasing and the future of the Western-led multilateral rules-based global order is at stake, challenged in particular by Russia.