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Lights go out on 75 W light bulbLights go out on 75 W light bulb
The humble light bulb is undergoing a quiet revolution. Last year 100 W bulbs were phased out whilst 1 September will see the end of 75 W bulb.

EU establishes criteria to evaluate health of marine watersEU establishes criteria to evaluate health of marine waters
The criteria should help member countries better coordinate their activities and make it easier to compare progress towards achieving a healthy environmental status for Europe’s seas and oceans.

Pakistan floods: EU raises aid to €70mPakistan floods: EU raises aid to €70m
Combined with contributions from individual member countries, Europe has now donated €200m for flood victims in Pakistan.

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Belgian presidency of the EUBelgian presidency of the EU
From 1 July – 31 December, the work of driving the EU agenda will lie with Belgium

European e-Justice PortalEuropean e-Justice Portal
Find answers to cross-border questions on legal aid, judicial training, links to legal databases and online insolvency and land registers across the EU.

Economic and financial crisisEconomic and financial crisis
The world is facing a recession unlike any seen before. How we respond will shape our future for many years to come.

Climate action - energy for a changing worldClimate action - energy for a changing world
The EU has set three targets it hopes can guide Europe towards a sustainable future.

Lisbon treatyLisbon treaty
Signed by EU leaders in 2007 , the treaty  comes into force on 1 December 2009.

EU @ Shanghai 2010EU @ Shanghai 2010
The world expo in Shanghai includes the EU pavilion: a vivid presentation of what EU is and does, highlighting policies and achievements ranging from the Euro to environmental protection to Europe without borders.

European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010)European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010)
Raising awareness and giving a voice to those who live in poverty and social exclusion.

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Passenger Rights
How the EU protects air passengers' interests. 

Presidency of the Council of the European Union
The Presidency of the Council has a driving role in the legislative and political process of the EU. It is held for a period of six months by each Member State in turn. 

Travelling in Europe
Practical advice and helpful tips for people travelling in the 27 EU countries.

Your Europe – Citizens
Information on life, work and travel in the EU.

EU flag
Download the EU flag in JPEG and other formats.

Epso
European Personnel Selection Office – find out about career opportunities with the EU.

Eur-Lex
Access to European Union law and other public documents. Database updated daily.

Eurostat
The EU’s statistical office, providing statistics that enable comparisons between countries and regions.

Official Journal
New legislation, information notices and public procurement. Updated daily and with an archive going back to 1998.

Taric
A database of information on importing and exporting within the EU. Simulate individual product tariffs for a specific date.