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Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience, including traineeships, volunteering and solidarity projects. Find out more.
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Despite freedom of movement of goods within the EU, there are certain rules on taking certain consumer goods from one EU country to another. Before you travel, check them out.
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Thanks to harmonised EU rules on travelling with pets, your cats, dogs, and indeed, ferrets, enjoy freedom of movement within the EU. All you need to have for your pet before they set off on their travels, is an up-to-date EU pet passport, which you can get from any authorised vet.