• A currency to bank on The euro is one of the things that people most closely associate with the EU, as well as being one of the most visible aspects of European integration in daily life.
  • Getting films on to the big screen For over 20 years, the EU’s MEDIA programme has provided training for young film-makers and funds for the production and distribution of feature films.
  • 40 years of the customs union The customs union, which abolished customs duties at internal borders and put in place a uniform system for taxing imports, has been one of the EU's earliest success stories
  • Connecting Europe The European Union is a vast integrated single market, providing for the free movement of goods, people and services across its entire geographic territory. In order for this market to operate effectively, the EU must make sure that the necessary infrastructure exists to keep Europe’s regions connected.
  • Safe European consumers Europe is a huge single market for consumer goods. But consumers want to be sure that the products they buy are high quality and above all, safe. European product safety rules and a system for rapid information exchange on faulty products help maintain high consumer confidence.
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