This annual report covers key EU activities during 2007, with seven chapters covering the following topics: i) the general policy framework, including governance and better regulation, the communication strategy, the European Constitution and the future of Europe; ii) prosperity issues, including the economic and social environment, sustainable development, education and employment, transport and energy sectors; iii) solidarity issues, including economic and social cohesion, regional dimensions, the environment, agriculture and rural development, culture, youth and active citizenship; iv) security and freedom, including the implementation of the Hague programme, counter-terrorism and drugs, border management and immigration, food safety, consumer protection and energy security; v) Europe as a global partner, including the enlargement process, international trade, development policy and humanitarian aid, and a common foreign and security policy; vi) life of the institutions and other bodies; and vii) budgetary and financial activities.