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* 14 March 2025
[General report on the activities of the EU in 2024 is out](https://op.europa.eu/webpub/com/general-report-2024/en/index.html)
Get an overview of what the EU achieved in 2024 in its latest general activities report. From the EU’s response to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine to strengthening our economic competitiveness, the report guides you through the year’s key achievements. It also covers 2024’s European elections.
* Press release
* 14 March 2025
[European consumers trust products, but still meet problems with online trading](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_762)
Ahead of World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, new data finds that 70% of Europeans trust that their consumer rights are respected by traders. However, it also shows that online risks for consumers persist, including scams, fake reviews, and misleading advertising practices.
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* 12 March 2025
[European Parliament urges the EU to ensure its own security](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250310IPR27230/meps-urge-the-eu-to-ensure-its-own-security)
Parliament has called on the EU to act urgently and ensure its own security in view of the security threat posed by Russia and its allies and uncertainty over the Trump administration. It favours strengthening relationships with like-minded partners and increasing efforts in the defence sector.
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