The European Union (EU) has long recognised the critical role startups and scaleup businesses play in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation across its member states.
In its November 25 package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against EU Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law.
For those travelling around the EU this summer with a four-legged friend, don’t forget there are harmonised EU rules on travelling with pets, your cats, dogs, and even ferrets.
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.
Public procurement in the European Union ensures the efficient use of public funds while promoting fair competition, transparency, and non-discrimination.
The European Union’s geographical indications (GIs) system protects the names of products that have specific qualities or reputations linked to their region of origin. GIs are intellectual property rights that guarantee the authenticity, quality, and distinctiveness of products.
The euro (symbol: €; currency code: EUR) is the official currency of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union which collectively make up the euro area, also known as the eurozone. The euro is divided into 100 euro cents.
