Single market

The EU wants to ensure the free movement of goods within its borders, and set high safety standards for consumers and the protection of the environment.

The EU tries to eliminate obstacles to trade, remove red tape and strengthen consumer rights.

The capital markets union will create a more integrated capital market in the EU, and a more diversified financial system, unlocking capital in Europe.

European standards affect the competitiveness of industry, innovation, the working of the single market, and environmental protection and human health.

The EU is working to prevent trade barriers created by new or changing technical regulations in different countries.

The Copernicus programme provides data on Earth's environment, and emergency and crisis situations, which is then transformed into added-value information.

EU rules make the procedures for awarding public-procurement contracts transparent and open to all EU companies.