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EU at a glance

Getting to grips with the EU can be a bit hard sometimes. There are five main institutions, as well as several other bodies and agencies, all responsible for managing policies and activities that affect the whole of the European Union! If you are wondering where to start unravelling all of this information, the EU at a glance website would be a good start:


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Official EU Glossary

The following glossary contains 233 terms relating to European integration and the institutions and activities of the EU. It is updated regularly and includes all the changes brought about by the Treaty of Nice as well as the latest draft reforms for the Treaties. The definitions explain how the individual terms have evolved and provide references to the Treaties, if necessary. Historical background, how the institutions work, what the procedures are, what areas are covered by a Community policy - the answers to these questions and many others can be found by following these links. Available languages: DK, DE, EN, FI, FR, EL, IT, NL, PT, SE und ES (drop down menu on top right corner). [EN]

A plain language guide to ‘Eurojargon’

People within the EU institutions and in the media dealing with EU affairs often use 'eurojargon' words and expressions that they alone understand. Eurojargon can be very confusing to the general public. This “plain language guide” in 20 official languages (drop down menu on top right corner) may help: [EN]

Further Glossaries

Centrum für europäische Politik [DE]

EU on smoking in the workplace

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  • The EU and its fight against tobacco: Questions and Answers [EN]

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