Europe by topic

  • Better environment

    • Tackling climate change together The EU has always been a leading advocate of environmental protection on the world stage. With climate change recognised as a major threat to future well-being, it has committed to ambitious action at home and is working to secure an international agreement.
    • Looking into the deep What will be the impact of climate change on deep-sea ecosystems? How do species interact in remote parts of the oceans? What are the human impacts in these areas? How can we use the oceans in a more sustainable manner? The HERMIONE project is looking into these urgent questions.
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  • Better economy

    • 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.
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  • Better quality of life

    • Safe food for Europe Serious food shortages in Europe after World War II led to the subsidising of basic foodstuffs through the common agricultural policy (CAP). Since then, European food policy has addressed new priorities and challenges, with the emphasis now on the safety of what goes on to our plates.
    • Breaking new ground in medical research The EU has created a novel programme to increase the chances of discovering new medical treatments. The €2-billion ‘innovative medicines initiative’ (IMI) brings together industry and academia to speed up the transition from new science to new medicines.
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  • Better Knowledge

    • Learning the European way The ERASMUS programme for higher education is one of the most far-reaching and popular EU actions ever. The scheme has enabled more than 2.2 million students to study abroad since 1987 and boosted co-operation between universities across Europe. Meanwhile, the Erasmus Mundus programme funds scholarships, exchanges and other projects for non-European students and institutions.
    • Fullspectrum: Looking forward to a bright future The need to reduce the burning of fossil fuels is now widely recognised and the hunt is on for new, efficient and clean sources of energy. The European Union is supporting wide-ranging research into new energies, including making the most of the enormous potential of solar energy.
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  • Better World

    • Ensuring food security Soaring food prices have led to greater poverty, hunger and malnutrition across the developing world, especially in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The EU responded in December 2008 by approving the €1 billion Food Facility which can react rapidly when food security is threatened.
    • Water for the world Water supply and sanitation are critical issues for the global population. In the developing world, millions die each year from diseases related to unsafe water, while in Europe, coordinated policies are needed to address flooding and drought.
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