Single market

Policies

Single market for goods

Single market for goods
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.
Single market for services

Single market for services
The EU tries to eliminate obstacles to trade, remove red tape and strengthen consumer rights.
Capital markets union

Capital markets union
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

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

Tackling barriers to trade
The EU is working to prevent trade barriers created by new or changing technical regulations in different countries.
European market for space data

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

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