Have you ever wondered how the EU takes decisions on your behalf? It can feel daunting at first with so many rules, institutions, countries, and politicians involved. This Discover section will take you on a step-by-step journey to understanding what the EU is, how it all works and how you can start tracking issues that are important to you.

What is the EU trying to achieve exactly? It might often seem that the EU is floating aimlessly, paralysed by bureaucracy and indecision, but this is far from what’s happening. Just like any other government or large organisation, the EU defines some top priorities for itself, that should be achieved over the course of 5 years. The priorities section explains each of these and provides you with pre-made dashboards to start tracking some of the EU’s top initiatives.

The EU feels far removed from home, doesn’t it? The feeling that it's impossible to influence decisions taken by unelected officials is pervasive across the Union. Yet there are many ways in which you can be directly involved and make your voice heard on issues that are important to you. Now that we know how it works and what it is doing, perhaps it’s time to engage directly. The engage section provides a full overview of all the means available to you to start engaging with EU institutions.