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De fælles principper og værdier, som ligger til grund for livet i EU: frihed, demokrati, lighed og retsstatsprincippet, fremme af fred og stabilitet.
Læs mere om EU's prioriteter for perioden 2019-2024 fremme af et grønt Europa, udvikling af det økonomiske grundlag, beskyttelse af borgerne og deres frihedsrettigheder.
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The new Directive on repair of goods promotes more sustainable consumption by encouraging consumers to repair rather than replace their faulty products. It will also prevent waste, save resources and lower green house gas emissions. Countries have time until 31 July 2026 to implement these rules.
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The EU was prominently featured for the first time in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony with a dancing performance under the EU motto “United in Diversity”. This was a unique opportunity for the EU to promote values such as peace, unity and solidarity.
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In June 2024, Europeans voted and elected their representatives in the European Parliament. This was democracy in action, but it is not the only way EU citizens can influence EU policy making. Read about other ways to get involved, from helping initiate new proposals to debating existing policies.