http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/bees/index_en.htm

The EU bee population plays an important role in both pollination and the production of honey and other apiculture products within the EU.

The European Commission is working on a number of different areas that affect bees and the beekeeping sector including the following:

• Bee health
• Veterinary Medicines
• Residues in honey
• Pollination and biodiversity
• Pesticides
• Research