EU: Payers and Receivers
Who pays the most into the EU - and who gets the most back? Discover our new Webgraphic.
The path to the EU
EU enlargement: Requirements for accession include abidance with EU regulations, approval by EU institutions and member states and the consent of the country’s citizens.
Worldwide record high temperatures
How has the global average temperature developed over the past decades?
The Schengen Agreement
In 1984 France and Germany agreed to gradually dismantle their joint borders. In the same year Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands did the same.
Economic partnerships worldwide
CEFTA, APEC, NAFTA, SACU – economic communities exist all over the world. Our graphic provides an overview over the most important partnerships.
Countries using the Euro as currency
This graphic shows which countries use the Euro as their official currency.
Schulz says EU allies urged him to join Merkel government
Why do other European nations want to see a German 'grand coalition' government?
Here’s how a self-driving car works
Within the space of 15 years self-driving cars will probably be a common sight on roads. This means robot cars will have to act in potentially life-threatening situations. Scientists are teaching the machines to make complex decisions in an emergency. The graphic illustrates how a self-driving car works.
EU agrees to reform world’s largest carbon market
How will a new emissions trading scheme help Europe meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement?
Youth unemployment in the EU
This webgraphic shows the unemployment rate among 15- to 24-year-old youths in 2016.