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The Funding and Tenders Portal is the single entry point (the Single Electronic Data Interchange Area) for applicants, contractors and experts in funding programmes and procurements managed by the European Commission.

On 1 December 2024, a new European Commission takes office. Discover the priorities and the College of Commissioners.

EU policies aim to protect the environment and biodiversity, minimize risks to human health, and promote the transition to a circular economy.

The EU taxonomy is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework and an important market transparency tool. It helps direct investments to the economic activities most needed for the transition, in line with the European Green Deal objectives.

Set up in 2005, the EU ETS is the world’s first international emissions trading system. It is now in its fourth phase (2021-2030).

The Blue Book Traineeship programme is a five-month paid internship offered by the European Commission, providing young graduates from around the world with hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration.

Be an active participant in shaping European policies and share your views with us. Explore below the ways you can contribute to the thinking about our policies and the ways we work. Let us know what is important to you!