Erasmus+ is the European Union’s major funding programme (2021–2027 budget: €26.2 billion) supporting education, training, youth, and sport across Europe and beyond. It offers grants for students, staff, and learners to study, train, or volunteer abroad.

The European Commission has adopted its December infringements package, its regular package of infringement decisions where it takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law.

The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) is a trade policy tool that reduces or removes import duties on goods from developing countries, helping European businesses access cheaper raw materials and products while supporting sustainable development abroad.

To enter the EU market, businesses must navigate an intricate web of compliance requirements, particularly concerning product regulations, which can differ from one member state to another.