The European grids package: Guidance on contracts for difference and grid connections
A resilient and modern energy infrastructure is key to a successful energy transition in the EU.
Briefings
Migration and the European Convention on Human Rights: Legal requirements and proposals for reform
Particularly since the 2015 refugee crisis, migration has been at the forefront of European politics. Over the last 10 years, the European Union (EU) as well as individual EU Member States have launched initiatives to prevent irregular migrants reaching their shores, tighten border controls and increase deportations.
Acceleration of permit-granting procedures [EU Legislation in Progress]
The energy infrastructure is a critical element of Europe’s economy and at the centre of the ongoing energy transition.
Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure: Revision of the TEN‑E Regulation [EU Legislation in Progress]
This briefing is about a timely and cost-efficient modernisation of the European energy infrastructure, which is one of the key challenges in the ongoing energy transition in the EU.
Revising air passenger rights: Where do we stand?
The liberalisation of the EU air transport market, completed in 1997 and consolidated under Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, expanded routes, lowered fares, and increased passenger numbers to over 1.1 billion in 2024; however, it also led to congestion, delays, cancellations and lost luggage.
Priority dossiers under the Cyprus EU Council Presidency
Cyprus assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 January 2026 and will be in office until 30 June 2026.
The Parliament of Cyprus and EU affairs
This briefing is part of an EPRS series on national parliaments and EU affairs. It offers an overview of the way the EU Member States’ national parliaments are structured and how they process, scrutinise and engage with EU legislation. It also refers to relevant publications by national parliaments.
Regulating influencer marketing in the European Union
Influencer marketing has become a significant part of the digital economy. Influencers allow brands to reach highly targeted audiences, and their endorsements are often perceived as more authentic than direct advertising.
The Paris Agreement 10 years on
On 12 December 2015, at the end of the 21st conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the delegates adopted the Paris Agreement.
Selected countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC): Economic indicators and trade with EU
This infographic offers insight into the economic performance of nine countries from the Southern African Development Community (SADC-9) and the European Union (EU), examining the trade dynamics among them.