Topic

Europe

The government is working with allies to reform the European Union to make it more open, competitive, flexible and democratically accountable, for the benefit of the UK and the whole of Europe.

Policies 3

1. Making the single market more effective

   Plans to make the single market more competitive, easier to do business in and create new jobs.

2. Making European funding work better for the UK economy

   Negotiating the European Union (EU) Common Strategic Framework for 2014 to 2020.

3. Promoting stability throughout the Western Balkans

   Securing peace and creating the conditions for EU membership in the Western Balkans

Announcements

1. Vice Consulate in Portimão closed to the public on 12 March

   • 7 March 2014
   • News article

2. British Consulate outreach event in Pombal

   • 7 March 2014
   • News article

3. British Vice Consulate Algarve community events

   • 7 March 2014
   • News article

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Consultations

1. Single market: free movement of goods report: review of the balance of competences

   • 17 February 2014
   • Consultation outcome

2. Balance of EU competences review: research and development

   • 13 February 2014
   • Consultation outcome

3. Balance of EU competences review: trade and investment

   • 13 February 2014
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. HRDP 14/15 implementer guidance

   • 17 February 2014
   • Form

2. Balance of EU competences review: research and development

   • 13 February 2014
   • Consultation outcome

3. Balance of EU competences review: trade and investment

   • 13 February 2014
   • Consultation outcome

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Statistics

1. European Union Finances 2013

   • 19 November 2013
   • Statistics

2. Annual Statement on European Union finances, 2012

   • 13 July 2012
   • Statistics

3. European Union finances 2011: statement on the 2011 EU budget

   • 14 December 2011
   • Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. EU law and the balance of competences: A short guide and glossary

   This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'. Read more

2. Living in Ireland

   Information for British nationals living in Ireland and information on driving regulations in Ireland Read more

3. Reuniting Europe programme

   Find out about the FCO fund supporting Turkey and Western Balkans countries with the reforms necessary for EU accession. Read more

4. Reuniting Europe Programme - Turkey

   The Reuniting Europe programme helps deliver our vision of building an effective EU in a secure neighbourhood. Read more

5. Review of the balance of competences

   The review of the balance of competences will be an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. Read more

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