Youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges in some EU countries. Like Portugal for example. Sérgio Oliveira manages an employment scheme which helps young people to find work. The EU is supporting projects like this, as well as introducing a European Pillar of Social Rights to integrate these issues into its core values. With more funding to social schemes like Sérgio's, the EU will be able to improve the lives of more citizens.

Common goals: The social dimension

What does your energy source mean to you? Perhaps more pertinently, what will it mean to your children? Air pollution and unpredictable fuel prices plague Europe - action must be taken. The European Union is working to bring change. Cooperatives like Ecopower exemplify the EU's switch from fossil and nuclear fuel to renewable energy. They help us realise the EU's pledge to cut greenhouse gases and create a coordinated Energy Union.

Common goals: The Energy Union

The refugee crisis highlights differing opinions to migration among Member States. The European Union is working to fairly distribute refugees across Europe. Migration is important to the EU's economic future. Just ask Mexican migrant Montserrat, who came from Mexico to work in Germany through the EU Blue Card scheme.

Common goals: Migration

Have you ever been stopped from buying something online because of your location? Geo-blocking limits sales to customers in particular countries - not very convenient if you see a scarf you like from another country online. Inspired by the success of the single market, the European Union is creating a Digital Single Market, which will eliminate geo-blocking and improve online activity across Europe for all citizens.

Common goals: Digital Single Market

You work a middle income job, live in a small shared apartment and take two buses to get to work. Sound familiar to anyone? SNI Group is a French social housing provider, which builds affordable rental units in areas with housing shortages. The European Fund for Strategic Investment is investing €21 billion in projects like SNI Group, to create jobs and stimulate growth across Europe.

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