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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.

Product requirements for doing business in the EU

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.

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Public procurement in the European Union ensures the efficient use of public funds while promoting fair competition, transparency, and non-discrimination.

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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.

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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.

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Setting up a European Company (Societas Europaea, SE) can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand across Europe. A European Company is a public company registered in accordance with the corporate law of the European Union