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The EU is mobilising emergency support to Greece and Albania, both of which have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to severe wildfires. Aerial and ground firefighting resources have been mobilised to assist Greece, while 1 plane has been deployed to Albania.
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.
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.