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Key publications
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2015Autumn
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Key publications
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Contents
Introduction 5
List of themes 7
Thematic index 8
Addresses89
Institutions and bodies
89
Interinstitutional
services
90
Decentralised
organisations (agencies)
91
Executive agencies94
Euratom agencies and
bodies
94
Key publications 17
Other organisations95
European Commission
representation offices
and European Parliament
information offices
96
Information about
the European Union
102
Online services provided
by the Publications Office
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Introduc tion
006

List of themes
List of themes
007
Activities of the
European Union 17
Agriculture • Forestry
• Fisheries
28
Economy • Finance 31
Energy 38
Environment •
Ecology
39
External relations 44
Industry • Enterprise •
Services
48
Tourism • Education •
Culture • Sport
53
Law and justice59
Scientific and technical
research
63
Social policy •
Employment •
Public health
68
Statistics78
Trade • Competition81
Transport82
Publications for
children
85

Thematic index
Activities of the European Union
General Report on the Activities of the European Union
2014 edition........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
The European Union
Facts and figures.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fact sheets on the European Union
July 2014 edition.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
The EU explained
A series of informative publications on EU policies ....................................................................................................19
The European Parliament
The voice in the EU: a short guide to the European Parliament............................................................................24
The European Council in 2014
Looking back and thinking ahead.........................................................................................................................................24
Shaping Europe
Recent EESC achievements: 2015 edition.........................................................................................................................25
Reflections: European Court of Auditors
35th anniversary..............................................................................................................................................................................25
European agencies working for you
Advice and help in implementing EU policies.................................................................................................................26
Guide to the European citizens’ initiative
A new right for EU citizens: you can set the agenda!..................................................................................................26
Citizens’ dialogues
It’s about Europe, it’s about you: join the debate...........................................................................................................27
Translation and multilingualism
Why does the EU work in so many languages?...............................................................................................................27
Agriculture • Forestry • Fisheries
The EU’s common agricultural policy
Ensuring the EU’s development and agricultural policies evolve together......................................................28
Rural development in the EU
Statistical and economic information: report 2013.....................................................................................................28
Agrinnovation
Where research and practice meet.........................................................................................................................................29
Thematic index
Thematic index
008

A pocket guide to the EU’s new fish and aquaculture consumer labels
A handy guide for consumers...................................................................................................................................................29
Organic farming
A guide on support opportunities for organic producers in Europe....................................................................30
Economy • Finance
The economic and monetary union
Stronger economies for a stronger Union........................................................................................................................... 31
EU budget at a glance
The added value of the EU budget......................................................................................................................................... 31
EU budget 2013
Financial report, also covering multiannual financial framework 2007-2013............................................32
European Union public finance
5th edition...........................................................................................................................................................................................32
Financing Europe 2020
A consolidated view....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the Union and its rules
of application
March 2014.........................................................................................................................................................................................33
An introduction to EU cohesion policy
2014-2020............................................................................................................................................................................................33
Financial crisis
Causes, policy responses, future challenges: outcomes of EU-funded research............................................34
Investment and investment finance in Europe
The crisis, its impact and solutions........................................................................................................................................34
Internal market and financial services
Five years of laying the foundations of new growth in Europe...............................................................................35
Investment for jobs and growth
Promoting development and good governance in EU regions and cities.........................................................35
Eurosystem oversight policy report
February 2015...................................................................................................................................................................................36
Tax reforms in EU Member States
Tax policy challenges for economic growth and fiscal sustainability: 2014 report.....................................36
A beginner’s guide to EU funding
An overview of EU funding opportunities 2014-2020................................................................................................37
Thematic index
009

Energy
EU energy in figures
Statistical pocketbook 2014.......................................................................................................................................................38
2014 JRC geothermal energy status report
Technology, market and economic aspects of geothermal energy in Europe.................................................38
Environment • Ecology
Trends and projections in Europe 2014
Tracking progress towards Europe’s climate and energy targets for 2020.......................................................39
Air quality in Europe
2014 report..........................................................................................................................................................................................39
The EU birds and habitats directives
For nature and people in Europe............................................................................................................................................40
The state of nature in the EU0
Reporting under the EU habitats and birds directives 2007-2012......................................................................40
LIFE and soil protection
Translating science and policy into practice.....................................................................................................................41
Building a green infrastructure for Europe
A smart solution for today’s needs.........................................................................................................................................41
Boosting growth and jobs
Success stories from EU environmental policy...............................................................................................................42
European green vehicles initiative
Multiannual roadmap for the contractual PPP under Horizon 2020..............................................................42
Africa climate briefing
Africa and Europe in partnership..........................................................................................................................................43
Invasive alien species
A European Union response.....................................................................................................................................................43
External relations
EUISS yearbook of European security
YES 2015..............................................................................................................................................................................................44
Strategy matters
2003-2014: EU key documents................................................................................................................................................44
Defence matters
EU key documents 2013..............................................................................................................................................................45
Progress towards meeting the economic criteriafor EU accession
The European Commission’s 2013 assessments.............................................................................................................45
Thematic index
010

Fundamental rights at land borders
Findings from selected European Union border crossing points...........................................................................46
Twelve seconds to decide
In search of excellence: Frontex and the principle of best practice.......................................................................46
The Africa–European Union Strategic Partnership
Investing in people, prosperity and peace..........................................................................................................................47
The Africa–EU Partnership
2 unions, 1 vision: summit edition 2014.............................................................................................................................47
Industry • Enterprise • Services
10 better deals for 500 million consumers
Solving consumer problems.......................................................................................................................................................48
Help and advice on your purchases abroad
The European Consumer Centres Network 2013 annual report.........................................................................48
New rules on public contracts and concessions
Simpler and more flexible...........................................................................................................................................................49
Public procurement as a driver of innovation in SMEs and public services
Using procurement of innovative solutions as a strategic tool...............................................................................49
The secret of success 2014-2015
Europe’s digital icons: transforming our economy........................................................................................................50
Entrepreneurship education
A guide for educators....................................................................................................................................................................50
Youth entrepreneurship in Europe
Values, attitudes and policies................................................................................................................................................... 51
Innovation union competitiveness
2013 report.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Open innovation 2.0 yearbook
2014 edition........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Buying services everywhere in the EU
A practical guide for consumers.............................................................................................................................................. 52
Tourism • Education • Culture • Sport
Europe: a thousand different stories
Six themes, one continent: a journey of a lifetime.........................................................................................................53
Travelling in Europe
2014-2015............................................................................................................................................................................................53
Thematic index
011

Key data on early childhood education and care in Europe
Eurydice and Eurostat report: 2014 edition.....................................................................................................................54
Terminology of European training and education policy
A selection of 130 key terms......................................................................................................................................................54
Exploring leadership in vocational education and training
Working paper..................................................................................................................................................................................55
New modes of learning and teaching in higher education
Report to the European Commission...................................................................................................................................55
Education and training monitor
2014 edition........................................................................................................................................................................................56
Modernisation of higher education in Europe 2014
Access, retention and employability.....................................................................................................................................56
Thinking about Europe
Jean Monnet support to European studies........................................................................................................................57
Preparing for life
How the European Commission supported education, youth, culture and sport (2010-2014)..........57
Languages take you further
Multilingual phrasebook............................................................................................................................................................58
Taste book
Explore the tastes of Europe......................................................................................................................................................58
Law and justice
Compendium of European Union legislation on judicial cooperation in civil
and commercial matters
European civil justice legislation............................................................................................................................................59
Economic and monetary union
Legal and political texts...............................................................................................................................................................59
EU gender equality law
Update 2013.......................................................................................................................................................................................60
Addressing forced marriage in the EU
Legal provisions and promising practices..........................................................................................................................60
Severe labour exploitation: workers moving within or into the European Union
States’ obligations and victims’ rights.................................................................................................................................. 61
The book of Sakharov Prize laureates
1988-2014............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
50th anniversary of the judgment in Van Gend en Loos, 1963-2013
Conference proceedings, Luxembourg,13 May 2013..................................................................................................62
Thematic index
012

Scientific and technical research
Research and innovation performance in the EU
Innovation union progress at country level, 2014.........................................................................................................63
ERC funding activities 2007-2013
Key facts, patterns and trends.................................................................................................................................................63
Scientific cooperation roadmap 2014-2016
Working together to ensure food safety...............................................................................................................................64
Horizon 2020 in brief
The EU framework programme for research and innovation................................................................................64
Into space
EU space research: projects under the 7th framework programme for research.........................................65
The use of alternatives to testing on animals for the REACH regulation
Second report under Article 117(3) of the REACH regulation..............................................................................65
net-Xperiment future
From experimentation to innovation..................................................................................................................................66
net-Tech future
2014 edition........................................................................................................................................................................................66
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
A pocket guide: your passport to a successful research career................................................................................67
Science in our daily lives
Safer, faster, healthier, longer...................................................................................................................................................67
Social policy • Employment • Public health
Social agenda
EU economic policy in the making........................................................................................................................................68
Employment and social developments in Europe 2014
Challenges and opportunities..................................................................................................................................................68
Ready to make the move?
What you need to know about living and working abroad — and so much more.....................................69
Making Europe a safer, healthier and more productive place to work
Six priorities for 2014-2020.......................................................................................................................................................69
Labour law and working conditions
Social Europe guide: volume 6.................................................................................................................................................70
Precarious and less well-paid?
Wage differences between permanent and fixed-term contracts across the EU countries.....................70
Thematic index
013

Recent developments in the distribution of wages in Europe
Before and after the Great Recession....................................................................................................................................71
Investing in people
EU funding for employment and social inclusion.........................................................................................................71
Eurofound yearbook 2014
Living and working in Europe..................................................................................................................................................72
Towards a European minimum income
Contribution Workers’ Group: final report......................................................................................................................72
New forms of employment
Identifying emerging trends.......................................................................................................................................................73
Partners
Regional and urban policy.........................................................................................................................................................73
Population ageing in Europe
Facts, implications and policies: outcomes of EU-funded research.................................................................... 74
Measuring integration of migrants
A multivariate approach............................................................................................................................................................. 74
Being trans in the European Union
Comparative analysis of EU LGBT survey data............................................................................................................75
Psychotherapy for mental illness in Europe
An exploration on the evidence base and the status quo..........................................................................................75
HIV/AIDS surveillance in Europe
2013 report.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
RASFF, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
2013 annual report......................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Access City Award 2014
European cities responding to the accessibility needs of all citizens....................................................................77
Referral guidelines for medical imaging
Availability and use in the European Union...................................................................................................................77
Statistics
Living conditions in Europe
2014 edition........................................................................................................................................................................................78
Quality of life
Facts and views: 2015 edition...................................................................................................................................................78
Being young in Europe today
2015 edition........................................................................................................................................................................................79
Thematic index
014

Smarter, greener, more inclusive?
Indicators to support the Europe 2020 strategy.............................................................................................................79
DG Trade statistical pocket guide
May 2014.............................................................................................................................................................................................80
EU transport in figures
Statistical pocketbook 2014.......................................................................................................................................................80
Trade • Competition
The top 10 myths about TTIP
Separating fact from fiction....................................................................................................................................................... 81
Inside TTIP
An overview and chapter-by-chapter guide in plain English................................................................................. 81
Citizens’ perception about competition policy
Report.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Transport
Passenger rights
Report....................................................................................................................................................................................................82
Employment in the EU transport sector
Communicating transport research and innovation..................................................................................................82
Travelling safely in Europe
By road, rail and water................................................................................................................................................................83
She moves
Women’s issues in transportation..........................................................................................................................................83
Adaptation of transport to climate change in Europe
Challenges and options across transport modes and stakeholders.....................................................................84
Railway safety performance in the European Union
2014 report..........................................................................................................................................................................................84
Publications for children
Europe
A journal for young people.........................................................................................................................................................85
Teachers’ guide..................................................................................................................................................................................85
Let’s explore Europe!
An introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................85
On the road to victory
Budgeting across Europe.............................................................................................................................................................86
Thematic index
015

The mystery of the golden stars
An adventure in the European Union.................................................................................................................................86
Teachers’ activity guide................................................................................................................................................................86
Our planet, our future
Fighting climate change together............................................................................................................................................87
Nature watch
The flight of the cranes..................................................................................................................................................................87
Farms are fun
Nicholas visits the farm...............................................................................................................................................................88
I colour in Europe
Colouring book.................................................................................................................................................................................88
Thematic index
016

Ac tivities of the European Union
017
Activities of the European Union
General Report on the Activities
2014 edition
2014 was an especially eventful and challenging year
for the European Union. This report provides a detailed
and thorough guide to the activities of the EU in 2014.
It deals with the EU’s adaptation to rapidly evolving
national, regional and global circumstances; work on
closer integration; progress on economic recovery and
growth; safeguarding of rights, justice and security;
its enhanced role in the world; and the status of its own
institutions.
Available in all the official languages of the EU except Irish
General Report
on the Activities
2014
GENERALREPORTONTHEACTIVITIESOFTHEEUROPEANUNION—2014
2015 — 288 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-41125-0
doi:10.2775/48897
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The European Union
Facts and figures
The European Union is made up of a diverse range
of countries in terms of size, geography, culture and
population. This compilation contains essential
information on the EU, its Member States and
candidate countries. It contains a description of the
EU institutions, population figures, official languages,
government websites and other useful data about each
country.
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FACTS AND FIGURES
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Fact sheets
on the European Union
July 2014 edition
The aim of the fact sheets is to provide an overview of
European integration and of the European Parliament’s
contribution to this process. They provide concise and
comprehensive information on the European Union’s
institutions and policies. The fact sheets cover six main
areas: how the EU works, a citizens’ Europe, the internal
market, sector-specific policies, economic and monetary
union and the EU’s external relations.
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The EU explained
A series of informative publications on EU policies
This series of 35 publications covers every area of EU
policy to provide a comprehensive overview to any
reader. The papers provide clear, easy-to-understand
explanations of what the EU does, why the EU is
involved and what the results are.
Most titles available in all the official languages of the EU
How the European
Union works
2014 — 44 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-39909-1
doi:10.2775/11255
Cat. No: NA-04-14-810-EN-C
Europe in 12 lessons
2014 — 48 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-34280-6
doi:10.2775/36518
Cat. No: NA-02-13-714-EN-C
Europe 2020
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41438-1
doi:10.2775/22249
Cat. No: NA-04-14-862-EN-C
The founding fathers
of the EU
2013 — 28 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-28695-7
doi:10.2775/98747
Cat. No: NA-32-13-068-EN-C
Agriculture
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41390-2
doi:10.2775/95349
Cat. No: NA-04-14-861-EN-C
Banking and finance
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42829-6
doi:10.2775/17932
Cat. No: NA-04-14-872-EN-C
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Borders and security
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41682-8
doi:10.2775/25135
Cat. No: NA-04-14-863-EN-C
Budget
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41730-6
doi:10.2775/27936
Cat. No: NA-04-14-864-EN-C
Climate action
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41342-1
doi:10.2775/83031
Cat. No: NA-06-14-034-EN-C
Competition
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41486-2
doi:10.2775/31003
Cat. No: NA-06-14-035-EN-C
Consumers
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41779-5
doi:10.2775/32996
Cat. No: NA-06-14-037-EN-C
Culture and audiovisual
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41537-1
doi:10.2775/11967
Cat. No: NA-01-14-986-EN-C
Customs
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41585-2
doi:10.2775/15944
Cat. No: NA-01-14-987-EN-C
Digital agenda
for Europe
2014 — 8 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41904-1
doi:10.2775/41229
Cat. No: NA-01-14-996-EN-C
Economic and monetary
union and the euro
2014 — 20 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41633-0
doi:10.2775/19208
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Education, training,
youth and sport
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42096-2
doi:10.2775/5364
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Employment and social
affairs
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42144-0
doi:10.2775/56903
Cat. No: NA-06-14-042-EN-C
Energy
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42192-1
doi:10.2775/60236
Cat. No: NA-06-14-043-EN-C
Enlargement
2015 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-49209-9
doi:10.2775/809205
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Enterprise
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42048-1
doi:10.2775/50575
Cat. No: NA-04-14-867-EN-C
Environment
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42633-9
doi:10.2775/90841
Cat. No: NA-04-14-868-EN-C
Fight against fraud
2015 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-46575-8
doi:10.2775/419260
Cat. No: NA-04-15-192-EN-C
Food safety
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42439-7
doi:10.2775/77638
Cat. No: NA-01-14-998-EN-C
Humanitarian aid
and civil protection
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42487-8
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Internal market
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42535-6
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International
cooperation and
development
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41856-3
doi:10.2775/3789
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Justice, fundamental
rights and equality
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42583-7
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Maritime affairs and
fisheries
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42240-9
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Migration and asylum
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42288-1
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Public health
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42336-9
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Regional policy
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-41288-2
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Cat. No: NA-04-14-857-EN-C
Research and innovation
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42384-0
doi:10.2775/74012
Cat. No: NA-06-14-047-EN-C
Trade
2014 — 16 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42729-9
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Transport
2014 — 20 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-42777-0
doi:10.2775/13082
Cat. No: NA-04-14-871-EN-C
Taxation
2015 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-45247-5
doi:10.2775/150928
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The European Parliament
The citizen’s voice in the EU: a short guide
to the European Parliament
The European Parliament is a multinational
parliamentary assembly elected directly by the citizens.
The 751 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)
represent over 500 million citizens from 28 Member
States. European citizens can also take part in the
political process by contacting their MEP, petitioning
the European Parliament or launching a citizen’s
initiative requesting the European Commission to
prepare a legislative proposal. This short guide to the
European Parliament is an excellent resource for finding
out more about this unique institution.
Available in all the official languages of the EU
2014 — 21 pp. — 15.3 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-823-5494-0
doi:10.2861/55900
Cat. No: QA-02-14-324-EN-1
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Looking back and thinking ahead
The European Council is composed of the Heads of
State or Government of each EU Member State. In this
publication, European Council President Donald Tusk
and former President Herman Van Rompuy share their
take on the institution’s activities in 2014. EU Heads
of State or Government focus on Ukraine, climate, the
economy and setting an agenda for the coming years.
President Tusk also highlights the issues facing the EU
in 2015. The publication includes all of the European
Council conclusions and statements by Heads of State or
Government in 2014.
2015 — 64 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-824-4854-0
doi:10.2860/18299
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Shaping Europe
Recent EESC achievements: 2015 edition
The European Economic and Social Committee
(EESC) does not pass laws. It brings real-life expertise
to EU policymaking by providing good, sound advice
to the legislators. It is a unique channel for the active
involvement of civil society in the evolution of Europe,
up to the highest level. It gives practical expression
to the principle of participatory democracy in the EU
and fosters ‘active citizenship’ and social solidarity.
This publication explains how the EESC is involved in
positively shaping Europe.
Available in English, French and German
2015 — 47 pp.
ISBN 978-92-830-2760-7
doi:10.2864/562577
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Recent EESC Achievements
Shaping
European Economic and Social Committee
EDITION 2015
Reflections:
European Court of Auditors
35th anniversary
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is the EU
institution that carries out the auditing of the EU’s
finances. In this way, the ECA contributes to improving
the EU’s financial management and accountability. This
special publication was produced to mark the European
Court of Auditors’ 35th anniversary celebrations, which
ran from October 2012 to October 2013.
It provides testimonies from those closely involved in its
establishment and subsequent development.
Available in English and French
2014 — 80 pp.
ISBN 978-92-9237-997-1
doi:10.2865/4196
Cat. No: QJ-01-14-123-2A-C
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35 REFLECTIONS
RÉFLEXIONS
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European agencies working
for you
Advice and help in implementing EU policies
Specialist EU agencies carry out specific legal, technical
or scientific tasks and work alongside the main EU
institutions and Member States. This brochure provides
an overview of the breadth and depth of the work carried
out by these various EU agencies. It clearly underlines
their combined added value and how they are working
to help make Europe more competitive and a better place
to live and work.
2014 — 32 pp.
ISBN 978-92-9239-517-9
doi:10.2811/76374
Cat. No: TK-02-14-910-EN-N
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EU Agencies
working for you
Guide to the European citizens’
initiative
A new right for EU citizens: you can set the
agenda!
With the launch of the European citizens’ initiative
on 1 April 2012, the EU took a big step in promoting
participatory democracy. Since then, over 20 initiatives
have been prepared; two of them have already passed the
required thresholds and more than 5 million signatures
have been gathered — showing that citizens are using
this new instrument. This updated edition of the guide
contributes to raising awareness about citizens’ initiative
and helps to make this innovative tool for participatory
democracy even more effective.
2014 — 30 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-32300-3
doi:10.2775/77797
Cat. No: NA-03-13-428-EN-C
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A NEW RIGHT FOR EU CITIZENS
Second edition
YOU CAN SET
THE AGENDA!
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Citizens’ dialogues
It’s about Europe, it’s about you: join the debate
The citizens’ dialogues began in 2012 to make citizens
feel confident that their voices are heard. The first
series of 51 debates was held in all Member States to
listen to citizens and talk to them directly — about
their expectations and ideas for the future of Europe.
They were usually held with other European as well as
national, regional and local politicians. This publication
serves to keep alive the memories of these debates and
analyse how they are helping to develop a European
public space.
Available only in English
2014 — 133 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-38047-1
doi:10.2775/69354
Cat. No: NA-04-14-466-EN-C
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European Commission
Directorate-General for Communication
http://ec.europa.eu/debate-future-europe/
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CITIZENS’
DIALOGUES:
It’s about Europe, It’s about you!
Citizens’Dialogues:It’saboutEurope,It’saboutYou!
Translation and multilingualism
Why does the EU work in so many languages?
The European Commission’s Directorate-General
for Translation (DGT) is one of the world’s biggest
translation services. DGT works in all the official
languages of the EU. As new countries join the EU,
their languages are added to the repertoire. Everyone
in the EU is entitled to contribute to the discussion in
the official language of his or her choice. This brochure
explains the different aspects of translation within the
EU — how it works, who does it and why it matters.
2014 — 24 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-36797-7
doi: NOT AVAILABLE
Cat. No: HC-04-14-307-EN-C
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The EU’s common agricultural
policy
Ensuring the EU’s development and agricultural
policies evolve together
2014 saw the beginning of the implementation of
the reform of the common agricultural policy and
the successfully concluded economic partnership
agreements with other countries. These agreements have
been crafted to boost regional trade, open EU markets
and allow developing countries to protect sensitive
sectors from the effects of liberalisation, especially in
agriculture. This publication outlines how the common
agricultural policy and agricultural trade policy will
continue to align closely with development policy
and ensure that market access to the EU is a motor
for agricultural investment and growth in developing
countries.
2015 — 20 pp. — 21 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-38235-2
doi:10.2762/54003
Cat. No: KF-02-14-588-EN-C
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Agriculture
and Rural
Development
The EU’s common
agricultural policy
Ensuring the EU’s
development and
agricultural policies
evolve together
Agriculture
and Rural
Development
Rural development in the EU
Statistical and economic information: report
2013
Rural areas in the European Union are not only home to
113 million people, they also provide food, raw materials,
jobs and a wide range of environmental goods and
services, such as cultural landscapes, biodiversity, carbon
storage, water and soils. This report contains an annual
update of statistical information on key indicators
for rural development. The data identifies baseline
indicators related to the context and the objectives
of rural development for the programming period
2007-2013.
2013 — 382 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-34798-6
doi:10.2762/21152
Cat. No: KF-AH-14-001-EN-C
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European Commission
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture
http://bookshop.europa.eu
Rural areas dominate the territory in most of the 27 Member States of the European Union and are
home to a significant share of the population, even if their importance in terms of gross value added
and employment is less significant. Agriculture and forestry play a key role in providing a wide range
of public goods in rural areas, many of which are highly valued by society. Agricultural and forestry
activities are in fact crucial for land use and the management of natural resources, while different
landscapes shape the identity and character of rural areas. At the same time, average income is
lower in rural areas than in cities; there are fewer jobs and services.
The current EU rural development policy seeks to overcome the challenges that rural areas are
facing by improving the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry, protecting the environment
and enhancing the quality of life in rural areas. In order to assess policy needs and impacts, detailed
information on the situation of rural areas is needed. For this reason, the European Commission’s
Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development regularly prepares a comprehensive set
of information on rural areas and the implementation of the EU’rural development policy.
This report provides, at national and regional level, statistical and economic information covering
the three objectives of the rural development policy for the period 2007 - 2013. An overview of
the rural development budget over the period is included, together with information on the financial
monitoring of rural development programmes in the Member States and in candidate countries.
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Rural Development in the EU
Statistical and Economic Information
Report 2013
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Agrinnovation
Where research and practice meet
If agriculture is to meet the multiple expectations
emerging from society and contribute to tackling
the challenges of food security, food safety, quality,
sustainability and climate change, it must become
increasingly knowledge-based. This magazine gives
an introduction to some of the different elements that
make up the new approach to boosting research and
innovation in the farm and forestry sectors and outlines
some of the best practices that are already making a
difference in the field.
2014 — 48 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-38877-4
doi:10.2762/52728
Cat. No: KF-AM-14-001-EN-C
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2014
EIP and Rural Development Programming
Horizon 2020: Expanding our Horizons
EIP-AGRI website: a one-stop-shop for
agricultural innovation in the EU
EIP-AGRI Service Point: building bridges
between practice and research
1
The Platform for Knowledge Based Bio-Economy
relevant ERA-NETs
Spain: Taking the road to innovation - how a
forward-looking mind can help conserve traditional farming
Denmark: Higher productivity in organic arable crop production
funded by
agr nnovationi WHERERESEARCHANDPRACTICEMEET
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A pocket guide to the EU’s new
fish and aquaculture consumer
labels
A handy guide for consumers
From 13 December 2014 the rules for labels
accompanying all fishery and aquaculture products for
EU consumers have changed. This pocket guide explains
what must appear on the new labels and what additional
information can be displayed.
2014 — 165 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-43870-7
doi:10.2771/80501
Cat. No: KL-07-14-010-EN-2
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over de nieuwe
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Organic farming
A guide on support opportunities for organic
producers in Europe
Making agriculture greener, more efficient and fairer
is the goal of the new common agricultural policy and
organic farming plays a key role. This publication is an
informative document intended for organic farmers,
processors and retailers. It aims to present support
measures under the common agricultural policy and
within the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in
favour of organic producers and gives an overview of
and useful references on the rules applicable to organic
production, processing and trade.
2014 — 16 pp. — 21 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-39198-9
doi:10.2762/54634
Cat. No: KF-04-14-700-EN-N
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Agriculture
and Rural
Development
Organic farming
A guide on support
opportunities for
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Economy • Finance
The economic and monetary
union
Stronger economies for a stronger Union
Economic and monetary union refers to the process of
integrating European economies. The ultimate goal is
to introduce the euro in all countries of the European
Union. Economic and monetary union, together with
the single market, contributes to economic stability,
balanced and sustainable economic growth, high
employment and the sustainable development of public
finances. This publication gives an overview of the
responsibilities of economic and monetary union and
addresses the economic crisis, its resolution and the steps
being taken to increase financial stability.
2014 — 28 pp. — 14.8 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-824-4806-9
doi:10.2860/72682
Cat. No: QC-02-13-805-EN-N
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EU budget at a glance
The added value of the EU budget
The EU budget helps millions of students, thousands
of researchers, cities, businesses, regions and NGOs.
It pools the resources of Member States and brings
economies of scale. The EU budget supports European
businesses and contributes to healthier and safer food,
new and better roads, railways and airports, a cleaner
environment and better security. It also increases
studying opportunities abroad and supports cultural
exchanges. This guide gives an excellent budget overview
in an accessible format including key statistics, graphs
and illustrations
EU Budget
at a glance
Budget
2015 — 28 pp. — 21 × 14.8 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-44368-8
doi:10.2761/203060
Cat. No: KV-06-14-180-EN-N
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EU budget 2013
Financial report, also covering multiannual
financial framework 2007-2013
This report contains four sections. Section I presents an
overview of the EU’s finances in 2013. Section II provides
information on the budget revenue and describes the
EU’s own resources. Section III represents the main part
of the report, covering the expenditure from the EU
budget grouped by area of spending (heading) according
to the multiannual financial framework 2007-2013.
Section IV includes six annexes which provide detailed
information, with figures and charts, on the past
multiannual financial frameworks.
2014 — 142 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-37837-9
doi:10.2761/41817
Cat. No: KV-AI-14-001-EN-C
P B
ISSN 1830-7280
EU budget 2013
Financial Report
Also covering Multiannual Financial Framework 2007–13
European Union public finance
5th edition
The new multiannual financial framework for the years
2014-2020 had to take into account the very difficult
economic conditions prevailing in Europe. This has
resulted in a financial framework which is, for the first
time ever, lower than its predecessors. This publication
brings together a wealth of information about the EU
budget, providing expert readers with the information
needed to gain a more detailed understanding of how the
EU budget can contribute to building a competitive and
more prosperous Europe.
2014 — 360 pp. — 14.8 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-35004-7
doi:10.2761/17724
Cat. No: KV-02-13-825-EN-C
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Financing Europe 2020
A consolidated view
This report provides an assessment of available estimates
on the investment needs to finance the Europe 2020
strategy and assesses the relative importance of local and
regional budgets in its financing. The report identifies
opportunities whereby the new governance structure
linked to the European semester can be used to improve
the financing of Europe 2020, as there is a considerable
funding gap to be filled if the 2020 goals are to be met.
2014 — 66 pp.
ISBN 978-92-895-0767-7
doi:10.2863/9728
Cat. No: QG-04-14-125-EN-C
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Financing Europe 2020:
a consolidated view
ISBN 978-92-895-0767-7
DOI 10.2863/9728
EUROPEAN UNION
Committee of the Regions
Financial regulation applicable to
the general budget of the Union
and its rules of application
March 2014
This publication is a compilation of recently updated EU
financial rules. With the new financial regulation as its
backbone it also contains detailed rules of application.
A selection of the most relevant basic legal texts
completes this practical tool for anyone dealing with the
management of EU funds. In this respect this booklet
follows the tradition of previous similar comprehensible
handbooks, appreciated by many experts for presenting
all relevant information in a practical way.
2014 — 444 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-34999-7
doi:10.2761/99099
Cat. No: KV-01-13-881-EN-C
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Budget
FinancialRegulationapplicabletothegeneralbudget
oftheUnionanditsrulesofapplication
Synopticpresentation
Financial
Regulation
applicable to the general
budget of the Union
and its rules of application
March 2014
Synoptic presentation
And a selection
of legal texts
relevant
to the budget
An introduction to EU cohesion
policy
2014-2020
Cohesion policy is the EU’s main investment policy.
It targets all regions and cities in the European Union in
order to support job creation, business competitiveness,
economic growth and sustainable development. This
short leaflet provides a variety of information in the form
of facts, graphs and statistics which give a clear overview
of cohesion policy. It also includes a map detailing
development levels in each European region.
2014 — 16 pp. — 49.5 × 70 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-37280-3
doi:10.2776/74862
Cat. No: KN-04-14-378-EN-C
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034
Financial crisis
Causes, policy responses, future challenges:
outcomes of EU-funded research
The financial crisis of 2007 has brought about the most
severe global recession since the Great Depression
and has shaken the very foundations of the market
economies in the developed world. In Europe, the crisis
led to high budget deficits and unsustainable public
debt levels, resulting in staggering economic and social
costs as well as unprecedented challenges to European
integration itself. This publication addresses the causes
of the financial crisis, the policy responses taken and
future challenges left to be resolved.
2014 — 100 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-36337-5
doi:10.2777/65531
Cat. No: KI-NA-26554-EN-C
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FINANCIALCRISIS:CAUSES,POLICYRESPONSES,FUTURECHALLENGES
causes,
policy responses,
future challenges
Outcomes of
EU-funded research
Financial
crisis:
Research and
Innovation
EUR 26554 EN
Investment and investment
finance in Europe
The crisis, its impact and solutions
Combining in-house research and work by leading
academics, this report assesses how the crisis has
impacted investment across the non-financial sector, in
small and medium-sized enterprises, in infrastructure
and in R & D and innovation. It explains why and
where investment has declined, looking at the impact of
structural imbalances, policy uncertainty, new capital
requirements for banks and the fragmentation of
Europe’s financial markets. In terms of policy, it warns
against poorly targeted responses, supporting instead
key policy interventions at the European level.
2013 — 340 pp.
ISBN 978-92-861-1916-3
doi:10.2867/21758
Cat. No: QH-02-13-425-EN-C
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Investment Finance
in Europe
2013

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035
Internal market and financial
services
Five years of laying the foundations of new
growth in Europe
In the period 2010-2014 the European Commission
carried out many reforms, including strengthening
the rules applicable to banks, creating a framework
for bankers’ bonuses and bringing transparency to
trading in derivatives. This brochure takes stock of the
achievements of the last 4½ years in finding practical
solutions to improve the lives of individuals, businesses
and regions in Europe.
2014 — 32 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-38677-0
doi:10.2780/66461
Cat. No: KM-02-14-727-EN-C
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Internal Market
and Services
Internal Market and Financial Services
Five years of laying the
foundations of new growth in Europe
European Commission 2010 - 2014
KM-02-14-727-EN-C
ISBN 978-92-79-38677-0
doi:10.2780/66461
Promoting development and good governance
in EU regions and cities
The crisis has had a major impact on regions and cities
across the EU. Regional economic disparities are no
longer narrowing, while unemployment has risen
rapidly in almost all parts of the EU. This 6th cohesion
report highlights the links between cohesion policy
and the Europe 2020 strategy by including chapters on
smart, inclusive and sustainable growth and shows how
policy has evolved to strengthen its impact on the EU’s
objectives of growth and jobs and how good governance
is essential for its effectiveness.
2014 — 40 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-39425-6
doi:10.2776/10274
Cat. No: KN-02-14-826-EN-C
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Sixth report on economic, social and territorial cohesion
Promoting development and good governance in
EU regions and cities
Regional and
Urban Policy
July 2014

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036
Eurosystem oversight policy
report
February 2015
This third oversight report describes the performance
of the oversight function of the Eurosystem (the ECB
and the national central banks of the Member States
whose currency is the euro) in the period from 2011 to
mid-2014. It also provides an update on the strengthened
oversight role stemming from the ECB’s systemically
important payment systems regulation.
2015 — 55 pp.
ISBN 978-92-899-1512-0
doi:10.2866/82388
Cat. No: QB-AO-15-001-EN-N
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Eurosystem oversight report
2014
Tax reforms in EU Member States
Tax policy challenges for economic growth
and fiscal sustainability: 2014 report
A country’s tax system affects its government revenues
but also has broader economic and societal implications.
The question of effectively addressing these different
dimensions is at the core of policy discussions in the EU
and its Member States. This report aims to contribute
to these discussions by scrutinising reform trends and
providing in-depth analysis of challenges and possible
solutions in key areas of tax policy. The report also
identifies Member States that may have room to further
improve their policies in specific areas.
2014 — 156 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-40830-4
doi:10.2778/68699
Cat. No: KP-AC-14-048-EN-N
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CATALOGUE
ISBN 978-92-79-40831-1
doi:10.2778/68947
KP-AC-14-048-EN-C
Tax Reforms in
EU Member States:
2014 Report
WORKING PAPER N.48 - 2014
European Commission
ISSN 1725-7565 (PDF)
ISSN 1725-7557 (Printed)

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Economy • Finance
037
A beginner’s guide to EU funding
An overview of EU funding opportunities
2014-2020
This publication introduces beginners to the wide range
of EU funding opportunities available. It offers basic
guidance on the application procedures and explains
where to find more details. This guide contains the most
recent information about the current EU programmes
for the financial period 2014-2020. It targets six main
categories of potential applicants: small and medium-
sized enterprises, non-governmental organisations,
young people, researchers, farmers and public bodies.
2014 — 60 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-46390-7
doi:10.2761/236387
Cat. No: KV-01-13-878-EN-N
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EU funding
A beginner’s guide to
Budget
An overview of EU funding
opportunities in 2014–20
2014 edition
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Energy
038
2014 JRC geothermal energy
status report
Technology, market and economic aspects
of geothermal energy in Europe
Geothermal energy resources have been used by
mankind in some form for thousands of years.
Depending on the temperature of the resource,
it may be used for power production, supply of heat or
a combination of both. This report presents the current
status of the major technologies to utilise the full
temperature range of geothermal resources, ranging
from shallow and borehole ground source heat pump
systems and direct use facilities to power plants deriving
their fluids from volcanic systems.
2015 — 61 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-44614-6
doi:10.2790/460251
Cat. No: LD-NA-26985-EN-N
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2014 JRC Geothermal Energy
Status Report
Technology, market and
economic aspects of
geothermal energy in Europe
Bergur Sigfússon
Andreas Uihlein
2015
Report EUR 26985 EN
Energy
EU energy in figures
Statistical pocketbook 2014
The energy sector is one of the pillars of growth,
competitiveness and development in modern economies.
To keep up with the permanent transformation of the
energy sector in Europe a continuous supply of accurate
and up-to-date data is needed. This publication provides
an overview of the most relevant annual energy-related
statistics for the European Union as a whole and for each
one of its Member States.
2014 — 268 pp. — 10.5 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-29317-7
doi:10.2833/24150
Cat. No: MJ-AB-14-001-EN-C
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Energy
STATISTICAL
POCKETBOOK
2014
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EU

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Trends and projections in Europe
2014
Tracking progress towards Europe’s climate
and energy targets for 2020
As a key priority, the EU has set itself the toughest
climate change target of any region in the world. This
2014 edition of the EEA’s annual report provides an
updated assessment of the progress of EU and European
countries towards achieving their climate mitigation
and energy targets. The report also supports and
complements the annual report from the European
Commission on progress towards meeting the Kyoto and
EU 2020 objectives.
2014 — 124 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-9213-491-4
doi:10.2800/2286
Cat. No: TH-AL-14-006-EN-N
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Air quality in Europe
2014 report
Despite considerable improvements, levels of air quality
in Europe still pose unacceptable risks to humans and
the environment. This report presents an overview and
analysis of air quality in Europe from 2003 to 2012,
as well as estimates of urban population and ecosystem
exposure to air pollution. It reviews progress towards
meeting the requirements of the air quality directives
and provides an overview of policies and measures to
improve air quality and minimise the impacts of air
pollution on public health and ecosystems.
2014 — 84 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-9213-489-1
doi:10.2800/22775
Cat. No: TH-AL-14-005-EN-N
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Air quality in Europe — 2014 report
EEA Report No 5/2014
ISSN 1977-8449

040
The EU birds and habitats
directives
For nature and people in Europe
The loss of biodiversity in Europe has become a serious
concern. These directives form the cornerstones of the
EU’s legislation on nature conservation. They represent
the most ambitious and large-scale initiative ever
undertaken to conserve Europe’s natural heritage. The
overall objective of the two directives is to ensure that the
species and habitat types they protect are maintained, or
restored, to a favourable conservation status throughout
their natural range within the EU.
2015 — 38 pp. — 24 × 24 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-43198-2
doi:10.2779/49288
Cat. No: KH-05-14-026-EN-C
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The state of nature in the EU
Reporting under the EU habitats and birds
directives 2007-2012
Europe has a stunning diversity of wild plants, animals
and landscapes, many unique to our continent.
However, since the start of the 20th century our wildlife
has been declining at an alarming rate. Valuable
habitats have been lost as a result of rapidly changing
land use, pollution, infrastructure development and
continuing urban sprawl. This brochure shows how
well-targeted conservation actions deliver substantial
results. It summarises the latest findings as regards the
conservation status of over 2 000 protected species and
habitats.
2015 — 40 pp. — 24 × 24 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-47593-1
doi:10.2779/41010
Cat. No: KH-01-15-312-EN-N
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Environment
The EU Birds and Habitats Directives
For nature and
people in Europe
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Environment
The State of
Nature
in the EU
Reporting under the EU Habitats and Birds Directives 2007–2012
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LIFE and soil protection
Translating science and policy into practice
Soil is linked to everything around us. However, we
still are not aware of its importance for life and the
economy. The financial instrument for the environment
(LIFE) programme has funded many soil-related
projects since its launch in 1992. This publication
provides an opportunity to highlight and assess LIFE’s
important contribution to date. It includes an overview
of soil policy and analysis of LIFE’s contribution to its
implementation and interviews that link soil science to
policymaking to practical action.
2014 — 68 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-34664-4
doi:10.2779/64447
Cat. No: KH-AJ-13-004-EN-N
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Building a green infrastructure
for Europe
A smart solution for today’s needs
This report demonstrates that investing in green
infrastructure makes sound economic sense — a single
area of land can offer multiple benefits, provided its
ecosystems are in a healthy condition. Such healthy
ecosystems, which are powered by the diversity of life
within them, provide society with a stream of valuable,
economically important goods and services such as
clean water and air, carbon storage, pollination, etc.
They also play a central role in fighting climate change
impacts by protecting us against environmental
disasters.
Available in English, French, German and Spanish
2014 — 22 pp. — 21 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-33428-3
doi:10.2779/54125
Cat. No: KH-01-13-599-EN-C
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Environment
LIFE Environment
LIFEand
Soil protection
Building a
Green
for Europe
Environment
Infrastructure
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Boosting growth and jobs
Success stories from EU environmental policy
There are numerous reasons for defending EU
environmental policy. It delivers results for health and
the environment and is one of the policy areas that
continue to receive strong backing from citizens.
In the current economic context EU environmental
policy has proven that it can deliver positive and concrete
achievements. This brochure highlights just a few of the
tangible benefits of environmental policy, with examples
and statistics in areas ranging from air and water to
resource efficiency and waste.
2014 — 48 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-34713-9
doi:10.2779/66768
Cat. No: KH-02-13-771-EN-C
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European green vehicles
initiative
Multiannual roadmap for the contractual PPP
under Horizon 2020
This roadmap is the document of reference for the
establishment of the European green vehicles initiative.
It explains the long-term vision developed by the
industrial sectors involved and defines the aims of the
initiative: accelerating research and development and
promoting demonstration of technologies allowing the
efficient use of clean energies in road transport.
2014 — 44 pp. — 17.6 × 25 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-43939-1
doi:10.2777/13654
Cat. No: KI-07-14-013-EN-C
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Boosting
growth and jobs
Environment
Success stories from
EU Environment Policy
KH-02-13-771-EN-C
doi:10.2779/66768
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Invasive alien species
A European Union response
Alien species are species that have been transported
outside their natural ecological range as a result of
human action. Invasive alien species are those defined
as species whose introduction and spread outside
their natural ecological range poses a real threat to
biodiversity and the economy. This report outlines the
problems associated with invasive alien species and the
action the EU is taking now to prevent further damage.
Available in English, French, German and Spanish
2014 — 28 pp. — 21 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-35486-1
doi:10.2779/69473
Cat. No: KH-04-14-054-EN-C
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Environment
Invasive Alien
Species
A European Union
response
Africa climate briefing
Africa and Europe in partnership
Climate change is affecting the whole planet,
but hitting Africa particularly hard. The EU and Africa
are natural allies when it comes to fighting climate
change. We know that climate action is not only good for
the environment, but goes hand in hand with our efforts
to eradicate poverty and create a more sustainable model
of economic development. This briefing aims to facilitate
knowledge exchange and discussion by providing
short climate profiles of all African countries as well as
illustrative examples of climate-relevant projects.
2014 — 61 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-38419-6
doi:10.2834/81123
Cat. No: ML-01-14-645-EN-N
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EUISS yearbook of European
security
YES 2015
2014 was a crucial year for European security, with
a number of important developments. This year’s
European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)
report offers the usual ‘mapping’ survey (devoted this
year, in the run-up to the Paris Climate Conference,
to the link between climate change, security and state
fragility) plus documents, facts, graphs and figures. It
is the only such instrument which takes a specifically
EU angle, looking at global security issues through a
European lens.
2015 — 265 pp.
ISBN 978-92-9198-358-2
doi:10.2815/03961
Cat. No: QN-AJ-15-001-EN-N
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European Union Institute for Security Studies
100, avenue de Suffren | 75015 Paris | France | www.iss.europa.eu
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EUISSYEARBOOKOFEUROPEANSECURITYY.
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European
Union
Security Studies
Institute for
The EUISS Yearbook of European Security (YES) 2015 is the Institute’s annual publication
compiling key documents and data related to the EU’s Common Foreign and Security
Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) for the year 2014. The
2015 edition also includes a chapter on climate change that investigates which regions
of the world may be particularly vulnerable to security challenges arising from shifting
climatic trends. Updated factsheets, maps, graphs and charts provide added clarity on
some of the key issues facing the European Union and its external action today.
YESis an indispensable publication that aims to inform experts, academics, practitioners
and, more generally, all those wishing to know more about the EU and security-related
matters through innovative, evidence-based analysis and the display of crucial facts and
figures.
Strategy matters
2003-2014: EU key documents
Today we face new challenges in a more complex and
uncertain world. Hence the need to draw up a new
strategy that embodies a common vision among all
Member States of what the EU’s common interests and
goals in the field of foreign and security policy should
be and how such a strategy could nurture a sense of
common ownership and solidarity. This collection shows
how the EU has handled the regional and thematic issues
we face today.
2014 — 182 pp.
ISBN 978-92-9198-244-8
doi:10.2815/41325
Cat. No: QN-01-14-689-EN-C
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Strategymatters—EUkeydocuments2003-2014
The elaboration of a strategic vision for the EU started in 2003
when Javier Solana decided to come forward with a fully-fledged
EU security strategy which was later updated in 2008.
Today we face new challenges in a much more complex and un-
certain world. Hence the need to elaborate a new strategy that
could embody a common vision among all 28 member states of
what our common interests and goals in the field of foreign and
security policy should be and how such a strategy could nurture
a sense of common ownership and solidarity.
This collection shows how the EU has tried in recent years to
handle some of the main regional and thematic issues we face
today: a most useful contribution to what remains a major
challenge for the EU common foreign and security policy.
Pierre Vimont,
Executive Secretary-General
European External Action Service
StratEgy mattErS
EU KEy DOCUmENtS
2 0 0 3
2 0 1 4
External relations

Defence matters
EU key documents 2013
2013 was a crucial year for the EU’s common security
and defence policy. This collection of key texts will serve
as a useful reference tool and as testimony to the work
carried out towards reinvigorating security and defence
cooperation in Europe. The compendium collects
official documents generated by all EU institutional
actors in preparation for the ‘defence summit’ of 19 and
20 December 2013 and the conclusions adopted by the
EU Heads of State or Government at the end
of the process.
2014 — 162 pp.
ISBN 978-92-9198-236-3
doi:10.2815/37537
Cat. No: QN-01-14-355-EN-C
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Defencematters—EUkeydocuments2013
2013 was a crucial year for the EU’s
Common Security and Defence Policy.
This collection of key texts will serve both as
a useful reference tool and as testimony to
the work carried out towards reinvigorating
security and defence cooperation in Europe.
Catherine Ashton,
High Representative of the Union
for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy
DEfEncE mattErs
EU KEY DOcUmEnts
2 0 1 3
Progress towards meeting
the economic criteria
for EU accession
The European Commission’s 2013 assessments
This publication brings together the economic chapters
of the 2013 European Commission’s progress reports,
i.e. the staff working documents for each candidate
country and potential candidate for EU accession. The
Commission prepared reports for the five candidate
countries — the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey — and for
the three potential candidates — Albania, Bosnia and
Herzegovina and Kosovo. The purpose is to facilitate
the work of researchers and analysts interested in the
economic aspects of the enlargement process.
2014 — 84 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-31393-6
doi:10.2765/293
Cat. No: KC-AH-13-166-EN-N
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EUROPEAN
ECONOMY
Occasional Papers 166 | December 2013
Progress towards meeting the economic criteria for
EU accession: the EU Commission’s 2013 assessments
Economic and
Financial Affairs
ISSN 1725-3209
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Fundamental rights at land
borders
Findings from selected European Union border
crossing points
Millions of people enter the EU every year by land.
Most of them do so at official border crossing points,
travelling by private car or bus. This report deals with
the work of border guards at such official border crossing
points. It describes how border checks may affect the
fundamental rights of passengers. This report’s findings
serve to inform EU and Member State practitioners and
policymakers of fundamental rights challenges that can
emerge at land borders.
2014 — 76 pp.
ISBN 978-92-9239-527-8
doi:10.2811/68441
Cat. No: TK-01-14-826-EN-C
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DIGNITY
Fundamental rights at land
borders: ﬁndings from
selected European Union
border crossing points
Fundamentalrightsatlandborders:findingsfromselectedEuropeanUnionbordercrossingpointsFRA
doi:10.2811/68441TK-01-14-826-EN-C
The situation at land border crossing points into the EU has received less attention than Europe’s southern
sea borders, where migrants’ lives are at risk. Although FRA research shows that land border checks of third-
country nationals are generally conducted routinely and take place without incident, a number of challenges
affect travellers’ fundamental rights. These range from disrespectful treatment to the failure to identify persons
in need of protection. Such challenges must not be neglected. Together with two FRA sister reports on the
EU’s air and southern sea borders, this report’s ﬁndings serve to inform EU and Member State practitioners and
policy makers of fundamental rights challenges that can emerge at land borders. Increased awareness should
also help to create a shared understanding among border guards of what fundamental obligations mean for
their daily work, ultimately enhancing fundamental rights compliance at the EU’s external borders.
FRA - EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Schwarzenbergplatz 11 – 1040 Vienna – Austria
Tel. +43 158030-0 – Fax +43 158030-699
fra.europa.eu – info@fra.europa.eu
facebook.com/fundamentalrights
linkedin.com/company/eu-fundamental-rights-agency
twitter.com/EURightsAgency
ISBN: 978-92-9239-527-8
doi:10.2811/68441
HELPING TO MAKE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS A REALITY FOR EVERYONE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Twelve seconds to decide
In search of excellence: Frontex and the principle
of best practice
An EU border guard has on average just 12 seconds to
decide whether the traveller in front of them is legitimate
or not or to assess if their documents are genuine.
For tens of thousands of people each year, refusal at the
border post is life-changing. This book explains Frontex’s
working methods, the quest for professional excellence
and the overarching principles used in identifying and
fostering best practice at the EU’s borders. It is designed
to bring the work of border guards closer to the public
they serve.
2014 — 132 pp.
ISBN 978-92-95033-92-4
doi:10.2819/40814
Cat. No: TT-04-14-684-EN-C
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046

The Africa–European Union
Strategic Partnership
Investing in people, prosperity and peace
In an increasingly interdependent and fast-changing
world, the future of Europe and that of Africa are closely
interlinked. From threats to peace, democracy and
economic prosperity to the fight against poverty and
climate change, what affects Africa affects Europe and
vice versa. The joint Africa–EU strategy was adopted
in 2007, establishing a partnership of equals that goes
beyond development to tackle issues of common interest.
This publication outlines the areas of cooperation which
the partnership will focus on leading up to 2017 and
beyond.
Available in Arabic, English, French and Portuguese
2014 — 74 pp. — 14.8 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-824-4656-0
doi:10.2860/55618
Cat. No: QC-02-14-974-EN-N
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QC-02-14-974-EN-N
THE AFRICA–EUROPEAN UNION
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace
ISBN 978-92-824-4656-0
doi:10.2860/55618
BELGIQUE/BELGIË
Tel. +32 (0)2 281 61 11
European Union
Council of the
©EuropeanUnion
The Africa–EU Partnership
2 unions, 1 vision: summit edition 2014
The Africa–EU Partnership is based on shared values
and aims at promoting common interests and achieving
shared strategic objectives. It strives to bring Africa
and Europe closer together through the strengthening
of economic cooperation and the promotion of
sustainable development, with both continents living
side by side in peace, security, democracy, prosperity,
solidarity and human dignity. This publication looks
in depth at the issues covered at the 2014 summit.
2014 — 36 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-36787-8
doi:10.2841/31888
Cat. No: MN-02-14-338-EN-N
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2 UNIONS, 1 VISION
The Africa-EU Partnership
Summit Edition 2014
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048
Help and advice on your
purchases abroad
The European Consumer Centres Network 2013
annual report
The European Consumer Centres Network — or ECC-
Net for short — is a network of offices in the 28 EU
Member States, plus Norway and Iceland. It provides
consumers living in those countries with information
about their rights when making purchases in another
of those countries, either when travelling or online.
This report outlines how the ECCs operate and help
consumers, provides statistics and reports on their work
to date and looks at individuals and case studies involved
with the ECCs.
2014 — 58 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-34824-2
doi:10.2772/3101
Cat. No: ND-AN-13-001-EN-C
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Help and advice
on your purchases abroad
The European Consumer Centres Network
2013 Annual Report
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10 better deals for 500 million
consumers
Solving consumer problems
Consumers today must deal with many different issues
and potential problems including online purchases,
access to banking, product safety and animal testing.
This booklet looks at 10 areas of concern and sets out
how the EU endeavours to resolve these issues and will
continue to improve consumers’ rights and experiences.
2014 — 12 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-36522-5
doi:10.2772/61570
Cat. No: ND-02-14-293-EN-C
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10 better
deals for
500 million
Consumers
Consumers

049
New rules on public contracts
and concessions
Simpler and more flexible
Public contracts and concessions are tools to modernise
the public sector and contribute to a more equitable
and sustainable model of growth. These rules will allow
public policymakers to use these tools more effectively
while making the best use of taxpayers’ money. The
simplification and legal certainty brought about by this
reform means that public contracts can be managed
more easily and effectively, with savings in terms of time
and resources for both public clients and enterprises, in
particular SMEs.
2014 — 20 pp. — 14.8 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-36177-7
doi:10.2780/45535
Cat. No: KM-02-14-193-EN-C
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NEW RULES ON
PUBLIC CONTRACTS
AND CONCESSIONS
SIMPLER AND MORE FLEXIBLE
Internal Market
and Services
EN_PublicProcurement_140514.indd 1 5/06/14 12:43
Public procurement as a driver
of innovation in SMEs and public
services
Using procurement of innovative solutions
as a strategic tool
Innovation is crucial to achieving sustainable growth
and jobs in European regions. New products and
services strengthen the competitiveness of European
enterprises and create jobs. Public procurement accounts
for nearly 20 % of GDP in Europe. How this public
money is spent has a clear and important impact on the
economy. This guide shows policymakers how to support
innovation procurement. It presents potential tools to
unlock the ‘power of the purse’ of public procurement
that can be used by regions.
2014 — 54 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-40343-9
doi:10.2769/40468
Cat. No: NB-BN-14-003-EN-C
P
8Enterprise
and Industry
Public
Procurement
as a Driver
of Innovation
in SMEs and
Public Services
Guidebook Series
How to support SME Policy
from Structural Funds

050
The secret of success 2014-2015
Europe’s digital icons: transforming our economy
Digital technologies are the single most important
driver of innovation and growth today; they reshape
entire industries and open doors for a new generation
of entrepreneurs and innovators. The entrepreneurs in
this brochure — although diverse in their gender, age,
ethnicity and experiences — all have a common thread
running through their stories. These should inspire
policymakers and would-be entrepreneurs and help
demonstrate what it takes to build and grow a successful
business powered by advanced digital technologies.
2014 — 52 pp. — 29.7 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-9202-133-7
doi:10.2826/36502
Cat. No: EA-02-14-708-EN-C
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European
Commission
The Secret
of Success
2014-2015
Europe’s Digital Icons:
Transforming Our Economy
Enterprise
and Industry
52
ISBN: 978-92-9202-133-7
doi: 10.2826/36502
Version: EN
EA-02-14-708-EN-C
cover408089_CEE 1 29/08/14 11:00
Entrepreneurship education
A guide for educators
In 2012, two directorates-general of the European
Commission initiated two transnational events
targeting teachers’ preparation for entrepreneurship
education. The aim of the events was to bring together
actors involved in teacher education and training in
entrepreneurship to present good practices, exchange
ideas and learn from each other. This guide showcases
a selection of examples of inspiring practice featured
during the two events.
Available in all the official languages of the EU except Croatian,
Irish and Maltese
2014 — 100 pp. — 29.7 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-30910-6
doi:10.2769/51003
Cat. No: NB-02-13-214-EN-C
P B
Entrepreneurship Education:
A Guide
for Educators
BrusselsEnterprise and
Industry

051
Youth entrepreneurship
in Europe
Values, attitudes and policies
The level of youth unemployment is alarmingly high
in several EU Member States, with rates of over 50 %
recorded in Spain and Greece in 2013. In light of the
potential of entrepreneurs to create employment and
sustainable growth, promoting youth entrepreneurship
is a priority on the EU policy agenda. This report
investigates successful initiatives that have been
implemented in five countries in the following areas:
fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and culture;
removing perceived practical and logistical barriers; and
providing information, advice and mentoring to young
would-be entrepreneurs.
2015 — 124 pp.
ISBN 978-92-897-1374-0
doi:10.2806/806644
Cat. No: TJ-01-15-144-EN-C
P B
Youth entrepreneurship in Europe:
Values, attitudes, policies
The level of youth unemployment is alarmingly high in several EU
Member States, with rates of over 50% recorded in Spain and Greece in
2013. In light of the potential of entrepreneurs to create employment and
sustainable growth, promoting youth entrepreneurship and making Europe
more entrepreneur-friendly has recently become a priority on the EU policy
agenda. However, research has shown that among young people the wish
to become an entrepreneur, and their assessment of its feasibility, is lower
in EU Member States than in comparable and emerging economies. This
report investigates successful initiatives that have been implemented in
five countries in the following areas: fostering an entrepreneurial mindset
and culture; removing perceived practical and logistical barriers; and
providing information, advice, coaching and mentoring to young would-be
entrepreneurs. As entrepreneurship is not a viable career path for all young
people, just for the minority equipped with the right skills, attitudes and
values, future initiatives should focus on this target group to ensure the best
use of public funds.
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
(Eurofound) is a tripartite European Union Agency, whose role is to provide knowledge
in the area of social and work-related policies. Eurofound was established in 1975 by
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1365/75, to contribute to the planning and design of better
living and working conditions in Europe.
Coordinating the Network of EU Agencies 2015
TJ-01-15-144-EN-C
ISBN 978-92-897-1374-0
YouthentrepreneurshipinEurope:Values,attitudes,policies
Innovation union
competitiveness
2013 report
Innovation is essential to sustainable growth and
jobs. Economies that do not innovate will wither. The
European Commission is asking Member States to
act in their Europe 2020 national reform programmes
by building on strengths and addressing weaknesses.
This report provides them with economic evidence and
analysis to underpin EU policymaking in support of
innovation union. Public and private stakeholders will
also benefit from valuable insights into design-winning
innovation strategies within Europe and for the global
market.
2014 — 340 pp. — 17.6 × 25 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-27961-4
doi:10.2777/44320
Cat. No: KI-NA-25650-EN-C
P B

052
Open innovation 2.0 yearbook
2014 edition
The 2014 yearbook highlights new trends in innovation,
delves deeper behind the buzzwords and tries to give a
good overview of what is actually going on. This edition
of the yearbook is divided into three sections in order
to be more accessible and comprehensive. Within
these, a variety of authors give their take on innovation.
Altogether it is an impressive collection of ideas,
concepts and examples.
2014 — 152 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-33017-9
doi:10.2759/32049
Cat. No: KK-AI-13-001-EN-C
P O
doi:10.2759/32049
KK-AI-13-001-EN-C
Information
Society and
Media
Communications
Networks,Contents
and Technology
OpenInnovation2.0—Yearbook2014
Open Innovation 2.0
Yearbook 2014
2014-YB-3rd project-ok.indd All Pages 19/06/14 11.35
Buying services everywhere
in the EU
A practical guide for consumers
The EU single market has radically transformed the way
Europeans travel, study, do business and acquire goods
and services. Thanks to the single market, consumers
may now gain access to services and goods that are not
always directly available in their country of residence or
are more expensive in their own country. This brochure
is aimed at consumers who want to make the most of
the opportunities that the single market has to offer. It
provides nine concrete tips on how to do this.
2014 — 21 pp.
ISBN 978-92-79-38692-3
doi:10.2780/69795
Cat. No: KM-04-14-646-EN-C
P O
Internal Market
and Services
Buying
services everywhere in the EU
A practical guide
for consumers

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