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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. New address for Consulate-General in Düsseldorf from 22 April

   • 17 April 2014
   • News article

2. Atletico Madrid F.C. v Chelsea F.C

   • 16 April 2014
   • News article

3. British Embassy answers questions about the EU in Moldova

   • 16 April 2014
   • News article

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Consultations

1. Education, vocational training and youth: review of the balance of competences

   • 27 March 2014
   • Open consultation

2. Subsidiarity and proportionality: review of the balance of competences

   • 27 March 2014
   • Open consultation

3. Balance of competence review information rights

   • 27 March 2014
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. National Election Agents for the European Parliamentary elections 22 May 2014

   • 24 April 2014
   • Transparency data

2. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: overview

   • 27 March 2014
   • Promotional material

3. UK Co-ordinating Body business plan, 2013 to 2014

   • 25 March 2014
   • Corporate report

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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. Hallmarking policy

   Role of National Measurement Office within hallmarking policy and legislation. Read more

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