European Union: Resources
EU Business
EU Business aims to be a context-driven, user-friendly, one-stop shop for business information about the European Union. It provides information on EU law and EU business developments, up-to-date information on EU programs for specific sectors, information on how to do business in European countries, and much more. Registration (free) is required to use most of the features.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
CIA World Factbook: European Union
The CIA provides a detailed background on the European Union including information on geography, demographics, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network helps businesses looking to find international partners, EU funding, financing options, EU law and standards, and intellectual property standards. They have experts available to help you find information you need to start a successful business in the European Union.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 11, 2013
EUROBAK: European Business Associaton of Kazakhstan
EUROBAK is a joint initiative of EU companies and the Delegation of the European Union Commission. It is a non-commercial organization representing the EU community in Kazakhstan and aiming to promote business relationships between Kazakhstan and the EU nations. The website published a monthly newsletter, provides a list of business events, and update on all activities.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Kazakhstan
European Central Bank
The European Central Bank (ECB) is one component of the central banking system of the Euro area. Its prime objective is to maintain the price and stability of the Euro. This site provides key financial and economic statistics, procurement information, related legal framework, and other European business related information. Available in 22 different languages.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 18, 2013
Tags: Finance
European Commission Public Opinion
The website by Public Opinion sector of the European Commission, offers surveys, studies, and reports addressing issues such as citizenship, social situation, culture, and the environment. The site contains a tool called The Eurobarameter which allows users to select a question from a list of over 50, dealing with issues and life, choose a region/country, and select a time period, results are then displayed in a graph or table. Available in English and French.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Statistical Data Sources
European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the financing institution of the European Union. The EIB's mission is to provide long-term financing and support for projects and initiatives within the EU. Publications and reports are also available at no charge.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 18, 2013
Tags: Finance
European Navigator
The European Navigator is a multimedia reference on the history of Europe. It has over 3,000 sources on the EU, including the treaties in French, Spanish and English, as well as fact sheets and key dates on the EU.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
European Parliament: Fact Sheets on the European Union
The European Parliament provides an overview of the process of European integration. The site has intergroup information, dismantling of barriers on goods, services, and capital; common policies, policies member countries must adhere to; economic and monetary union, the monetary policies of the EU; external relations, the EU’s economic, commercial, and financial weight in the international arena.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
European Union Delegation to the U.S.
The European Union (EU) encompasses a large part of Europe and aims to be a fair society committed to economic prosperity. This site provides information on policy areas of the European Union and a list of key websites for European Union guides. The page also has a section devoted to the relations between the United States and the European Union, such as the agreements and protocols between the two states. Other information includes publications on the European Union including EUFocus and EUInsight, and recent news on related topics. Cultural events, funding details, and academic resources can also be found on the site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Eurostat
The Statistical Office of the European Commission web site includes all the latest statistical news releases of the European Union. Its statistical data covers the economy, industry, trade, agriculture, transportation, environment, and science. Also available on the site are some of the publications of Eurostat. Available in English, German, and French.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 13, 2012
Tags: Statistical Data Sources
Export.gov: CE Marking
Export.gov contains information about the CE (Conformite Europeenne) Marking and a list of countries within the European Union that require the mark. The website has a variety of tools including guides, labs, procedures, etc. It combines all of the CE Marking information in one place.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2012
Tags: Multi-Country, Trade Law
External Trade of the European Union
External Trade of the European Union, a sub-section of the official EU portal, focuses on trade cooperation with other global regions. It provides information about the commission, structure, legal framework, and programs of the EU external trade cooperation activities. It also provides the latest news on this topic, as well as links to related EU documents.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
FoodDrinkEurope
FoodDrinkEurope represents the food and drink industries of the European Union. The website includes publications, listings of events, data and trends on these industries, and industry-related news.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Industry Specific, Food and Beverage Industry
gE Module: The European Union
The European Union module provides one with an understanding of the following: the major events that led to the creation of the European Union; what countries formed the original European Union; the circumstances surrounding the acceptance of new members and which countries are vying for a place in the EU; the EU’s policy-making bodies; the basic goals of EU policy in the areas of employment and social affairs, external trade, internal market, and regional policy; the function of the five main institutions within the European Union; and how and why the Euro came into existence.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Online Course Modules
Market Access Database
A service provided by the European Commission in cooperation with member states, consists of a number of databases analyzing non-EU countries Market Access conditions, barriers to trade, among other relevant issues. Access to the SPS Database, Trade Barriers Database, and Statistical Database is free; however, information under the Exporters Guide to Import Formalities and Applied Tariffs is only available to users connecting from any of the 27 European Union member states.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Global, Trade Tutorials
Official Website of the European Union
The official website of the European Union includes information on the European Union, life in the EU, information on policies, and links to various publications and documents. It also features easy-to-use sections of quick links for businesses, non-governmental organizations, colleges and universities, job seekers, and children.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tender’s Electronic Daily (TED)
Tender’s Electronic Daily (TED) is the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and it provides business opportunities for countries within the European Union. The website also provides an RSS feed which offers the latest news about the business sectors covered by TED. This is a multi-lingual site and registration is required for some uses of the resource.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
Tags: Trade Leads
The Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES)
EUROCHAMBRES creates, develops and implements programs that foster European economic development through the Chambers of Commerce and Industry. It works in conjunction with 46 national organizations, as well as regional and local chambers of commerce in the European Community, EFTA, and other associated countries. The organization also publishes an annual economic survey that can be reached online through the web site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 29, 2012
Tags: Organizations, Regional Specific
United States Department of State: European Union
The U.S. Department of State, responsible for international relations of the United States, offers information pertaining to EU including press releases, background notes of the member countries, and a section on the Transatlantic Economic Council.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
University of California Berkeley: EU Internet Resources
The University of California Berkeley provides a wide variety of links on European Union-related topics including lEU institutions and bodies, enlargement and legislation; links to EU journals, newspapers and periodicals, and treaties; research guides; and much more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012
US EU Match
US EU Match is a support service for businesses in either the United States or European Union who are looking to connect with a business partner to open new possibilities in the US or EU. Services are offered to help find partners with the most relevant credentials for a specific business plan/proposal.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 11, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Trade Leads, United States
Your Europe - Business
Your Europe - Business provides readers with the practical information and advice to conduct business within the European Union. This site includes information on starting or closing a business in Europe, and focuses on topics like taxation, human resources, intellectual property, trade regulations, funding opportunities and public procurement; country specific information on these topics is also available. In addition, there is a directory of organizations or businesses, either based on topic or country. This is a multi-lingual site covering many European countries.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 7, 2012