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EU-US trade relations in 2025 were marked by frequent changes in tariffs on a variety of goods. Nevertheless, the value of total trade continued to grow compared to previous years and it reached an all-time high of €908 billion in goods and €827 billion in services. The EU's trade balance showed a record surplus of €200 billion in goods, and a record deficit of €139 billion in services. The US remains the EU's most important trade partner, with a share of 17.6 % of EU total trade with the world. ...

The study examines the feasibility of an optional 28th EU tax regime to support competitiveness. It proposes a framework parallel to those of the 27 EU Member States to reduce cross-border tax complexity and legal uncertainty while preserving subsidiarity, fiscal sovereignty, and safeguards against abuse. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economy and Growth at the request of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC).

The study examines the feasibility of an optional 28th EU tax regime to support competitiveness. It proposes a framework parallel to those of the 27 EU Member States to reduce cross-border tax complexity and legal uncertainty while preserving subsidiarity, fiscal sovereignty, and safeguards against abuse. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economy and Growth at the request of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC).

This study explores how patient-centredness is understood and applied in research and innovation (R&I) across the European Union. Drawing on case studies from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, and insights from a range of stakeholders, it aims to inform future policy and practice. While patient-centredness is gaining prominence at the EU level, its implementation remains variable across Member States and funding instruments. Overall, the findings highlight both the recognised value of patient ...

The Polish national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) – Krajowy Plan Odbudowy – is the third biggest plan under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). It totals €54.7 billion, including €25.3 billion in grants and €29.4 billion in loans. The loan component has been reduced from €34.5 billion following the decrease in the level of implementation of several measures. Poland's NRRP has been revised four times, first on 8 December 2023 to add the REPowerEU chapter. The latest amendment was approved ...

The reintegration of Ukrainian war veterans into civilian life presents both a significant challenge and an opportunity for Ukraine's economic reconstruction. Veterans are facing various difficulties depending on factors such as their educational background, military role, access to healthcare (including psychological assistance), gender and access to housing, especially for those from territories currently occupied by Russia. Ukraine recently adopted its veterans policy strategy for 2030, aiming ...

This study provides information on farm businesses of young farmers in Finland, Spain, Luxembourg and Poland. It examines EU and national measures supporting generational renewal under the CAP 2023-2027, alongside structural trends in the farming sector in the four Member States. The analysis highlights the role of integrated policy mixes and complementary national policies targeting financial liquidity, access to land and retirement.

Le présent document est la synthèse de l’étude sur le “Generational change in agriculture: Comparative analysis of businesses run by young farmers in selected EU countries“ (Renouvellement des générations dans l’agriculture: Analyse comparative des entreprises gérées par de jeunes agriculteurs dans certains pays de l’UE). L’étude complète, disponible en anglais, peut être téléchargée à l’adresse suivante : https://bit.ly/4b88LTu.

In 2025, ransomware – malicious software that demands a ransom – remained a major cybersecurity threat in the EU, impacting individuals as well as the public and private sectors. Recent reports confirm that attack strategies have developed into complex, multilayered software systems that enable malicious actors to evade identification and carry out decentralised attacks. Additionally, artificial intelligence has emerged as a facilitator in both spreading and combating ransomware.

In July 2023, the European Commission tabled a package of three proposals for the greening of freight transport. Among them is a proposal for a single methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services, referred to as CountEmissionsEU. The initiative covers both freight and passenger transport. It seeks to ensure that GHG emissions data provided regarding transport services are reliable and accurate, to allow fair comparison between transport services. It establishes ...