Topics of the European Union

Topics of the European Union

The EU is active in a wide range of topics, from human rights to transport and trade. Click on a topic title below for a summary of what the EU does in that area, and for useful links to relevant bodies, laws and documents.

Agriculture, fisheries and food

• Agriculture
• Food safety
• Maritime affairs and fisheries

Business

• Competition
• Enterprise
• Single market
• Trade

Culture and education

• Audiovisual and media
• Culture
• Education, training and youth
• Multilingualism

Customs and tax

• Customs
• Taxation

Development and humanitarian aid

• Development and Cooperation
• Humanitarian aid and Civil Protection
• Human rights

Economy and finance

• Budget
• Economic and monetary affairs
• Fight against fraud

Employment and social affairs

• Employment and social affairs

Enlargement and foreign affairs

• Enlargement
• Foreign and security policy

Environment and energy

• Climate action
• Energy
• Environment

EU institutions

• Institutional affairs

Health

• Health
• Sport

Justice and Citizens’ rights

• Consumers
• EU citizenship
• Justice and Home Affairs

Regions and local development

• Regional policy

Science and technology

• Information technology
• Research and innovation
• Space