The European Charter of Fundamental Rights sought, upon its introduction in 2000, to bring together in one place the various citizens' rights enshrined in a range of European and national laws and conventions. Provisions covering the freedom, dignity and equality of Europeans were thus combined...

The development of digital technology has provided a range of opportunities for both social and economic growth across Europe. The digital economy is developing rapidly worldwide as the single most important driver of innovation, competitiveness and growth. It is growing at a rate that is up to...

The development of digital technology has provided a range of opportunities for both social and economic growth across Europe. The digital economy is developing rapidly worldwide as the single most important driver of innovation, competitiveness and growth. It is growing at a rate that is up to...

The primary responsibility for dealing with the immediate consequences of a disaster lies with the country in which it occurs. However, the disaster can be overwhelming for national response capabilities. In order to foster cooperation among national civil protection authorities across Europe,...

Today's humanitarian challenges are growing and becoming more complex. Consequently, the needs for humanitarian aid are increasing. Since the last Eurobarometer survey in 2012, we have witnessed a range of devastating disasters such as the tropical cyclone Haiyan in the Philippines, the Ebola...

More than 400 million passengers per year move through European ports, making the maritime sector an important part of Europe's transport system. The safety of maritime transport has been the focus of a number of different measures adopted by the EU over the past decade or more, ranging from...

More than 400 million passengers per year move through European ports, making the maritime sector an important part of Europe's transport system. The safety of maritime transport has been the focus of a number of different measures adopted by the EU over the past decade or more, ranging from...

Security is arguably a greater issue for Europeans in 2015 than at any time since a generation ago. The global financial crisis left many people feeling insecure about their own personal situation. War and conflicts on the EU's doorstep raise security challenges for bordering Member States,...