Europe and you : A snapshot of EU achievements

Have you ever wondered what exactly it is that the European Union does for you? If so, this booklet provides the answer with a brief glimpse at 10 actions that have been put in place over the past year and that will make a real difference in the lives of each and every one of us. From helping us save money when making mobile phone calls from abroad to pooling resources for research into diseases such as Alzheimer’s, the European Union is working on policies and practices that have a direct impact on the lives of people and their environment, both within and outside its borders. As wide-ranging as they are diverse, these activities nonetheless share one common purpose: to make Europe, and the world it is a part of, a better place