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This fact sheet explains how, under the common agricultural policy (CAP), each EU Member State is required to draw up a CAP strategic plan (CSP) setting out how the CAP’s funding instruments will be directed (i.e. farmer income support and market and rural development measures) to address local needs and achieve tangible results on EU-level objectives. This delivery model was established in 2021 and it provides for greater flexibility and subsidiarity in assigning responsibilities to the Member States ...

This fact sheet explains the principles governing the freedom of movement and residence for persons in the European Union, the cornerstone of EU citizenship. It outlines the achievements since the 1992 Treaty of Maastricht, including the gradual phasing-out of internal borders under the Schengen Agreement and the adoption of the right of EU citizens and their family members to move and reside freely within the EU, as well as recent developments in strengthening identity documents.

The original full study discusses the health effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), trends in exposure across the EU, and the effectiveness of EU legal and policy frameworks. It draws on an umbrella review of 198 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, quantitative exposure analysis, stakeholder interviews and comparative case studies across EU Member States. The study shows consistent health effects of PM2.5 exposure across multiple disease categories and identifies persistent inequalities ...

This study examines the health effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), trends in exposure, and the effectiveness of EU legal and policy frameworks. It draws on an umbrella review of 198 systematic reviews, quantitative analysis of exposure trends, stakeholder interviews, and comparative case studies across EU Member States. The study shows consistent health effects of PM2.5 exposure across multiple disease categories and identifies persistent inequalities in exposure across populations ...

This workshop was organised by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI). It examined the application and future development of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive (IPRED). Experts assessed the effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and legal coherence of the current framework, with particular attention to the application of the proportionality principle in patent enforcement ...

This study researched the drivers and mechanisms of both structural and non-structural horizontal and vertical integration in the seafood industry in all Member States with a coastline. The objective of the study was to identify trends among the Member States. The observed trends generally fall into three broad, inter-linked categories: regulatory environment, natural resources and firm performance.

This study examines how the 22 coastal EU Member States allocate fishing opportunities under Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation. Compiling and analysing 237 examples of criteria use, the study shows that Article 17 has failed to catalyse structural change. Historical catch records remain the dominant criterion, leaving environmental, social and economic criteria marginal. To bridge the gap between policy intent and implementation, recommendations focus on peer learning, policy innovation ...

This study examines how the 22 coastal EU Member States allocate fishing opportunities under Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation. Compiling and analysing 237 examples of criteria use, the study shows that Article 17 has failed to catalyse structural change. Historical catch records remain the dominant criterion, leaving environmental, social and economic criteria marginal. To bridge the gap between policy intent and implementation, recommendations focus on peer learning, policy innovation ...

This study addresses the spread of live-content piracy in the EU, focusing on unauthorised sports and broadcast streaming via illegal IPTV services and apps. The analysis is focused on the EU legal framework, Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023/1018, national enforcement practices, and technological tools. The study identifies key legal and policy gaps. In conclusion, a set of recommendations is presented, in order to strengthen, harmonise, and accelerate anti-piracy enforcement across the Union. ...

This study was prepared at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO). It maps the fraudulent practices used by fake web shops across their full operational lifecycle, assesses the EU legal and enforcement framework against each stage, and identifies structural gaps in coverage, enforcement, and cross-border coordination. The study provides six high-level recommendations for legislative and operational action, as well as a list of targeted ...