Education: new report shows more efforts are needed to increase teachers' pay

Eurydice publishes descriptions of national education systems, comparative reports devoted to specific topics, indicators and statistics, as well as news and articles related to the field of education.

Today is World Animal Day!

Here's why you should know about Natura 2000.

Romania: 5,000 businesses to receive financial support thanks to Cohesion Policy programme

The Commission welcomes Romania's decision to allocate an additional €150 million from their Cohesion Policy budget to the SME Initiative, which uses EU funds to leverage private financing for small and medium businesses.

The story of Marko - making an impact where he can!

With EU support, he helped start a coffee shop employing waiters with Downs'Syndrome.

Help in the Forest!

With Galileo in your phone, a call to 112 will let first responders know exactly where to find you. So, if you are going jogging remember – stay hydrated and bring YOUR Galileo-enabled phone!

Hai tra i 16 e i 25 anni? Hai un’idea che contribuirà al futuro della nostra regione alpina e hai bisogno di aiuto per realizzarla? Vuoi scambiare idee con altri giovani provenienti da tutta la regione alpina?

Si v starosti med 16 in 25 let? Imaš idejo, ki bo oblikovala prihodnost alpske regije in potrebuješ pomoč pri njeni izvedbi? Želiš izmenjati svoje ideje z mladimi iz celotne alpske regije?

Better for consumers, better for environment

New EU eco-design rules for household appliances put energy efficiency first.

Good news for Croatian start-ups with environmental and social impact

The Juncker Plan will invest in startups operating in financial inclusion, agriculture and farming, circular economy, education and healthcare sectors.

Du bist zwischen 16 und 25 Jahre alt? Du hast eine Idee, die die Zukunft unserer Alpenregion mitgestalten wird und benötigst Hilfe, um diese Idee zu verwirklichen? Du willst dich mit anderen Jugendlichen aus dem gesamten Alpenraum austauschen?

Your Alps! Your Future! Your Idea!

This year again, the competition under the slogan “Your Alps! Your Future! Your Idea!”, calls young people between 16 and 25 to submit their project ideas for an attractive, modern and sustainable development of the Alpine region until October 31st, 2019.

Tes Alpes! Ton avenir! Tes idées!

Tu as entre 16 et 25 ans? Tu as une idée qui contribuera à façonner l’avenir de notre région alpine et tu as besoin d’aide pour la concrétiser? Participe à PITCH YOUR PROJECT 2019!

The story of Izzy - If you can't stand up, stand out!

Izzy and her sister built a company from scratch. Today they sell their products all over Europe.

UE zainwestowała ponad 242 mln euro z Funduszu Spójności w budowę odcinka drogi ekspresowej S7 o długości 70 km od Napierek do Płońska, na północy województwa mazowieckiego, na trasie między Warszawą a Gdańskiem.

Poland: EU-funded road improves safety and EU-wide connectivity, for a deeper single market

The EU is investing over €242 million from the Cohesion Fund to build a 70 km section of Poland's S7 expressway part of the Baltic-Adriatic corridor.

Upgrading inefficient district heating systems

Horizon 2020 projects UgradeDH and KeepWarm have made upgrading of inefficient district heating system easier. New handbooks and training courses have been produced that will help operators of existing district heating systems understand the opportunities of improved energy efficiency and a transition to a sustainable energy system.

New EU rules make household appliances more sustainable

The EU's energy-use labels for machines like washers and TVs are being updated. For the first time, the labels also focus on how easy it is to repair and recycle them.

How much does the EU cost me?

It is much less than you think!

Criminal Justice in the Digital Age

On 10 October, Eurojust is co-organising a stakeholder event in Brussels, Criminal Justice in the Digital Age, together with the Finnish EUPresidency, the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU and the European Commission (DG Justice and DG Home).

European Cybersecurity Month starts today!

European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) is an EU awareness campaign that promotes the importance of information security, while also highlighting the simple steps that can be taken to protect data.

L'anno scorso, 600,000 persone in tutto il mondo sono cadute vittime di ransomware, un software pericoloso che tiene i file informatici 💻 in ostaggio in cambio di denaro.Scopri come l'UE 🇪🇺 combatte i crimini informatici e aiuta le vittime a recuperare i propri file senza pagare un centesimo.

It's Cybersecurity Month!

The EU is fighting cybercrimes across Europe to help citizens keep their computer files safe.

Affordable and energy-efficient housing in Sweden

The EIB is providing €300 million of financing under the Juncker Plan to Swedish residential company Heimstaden Bostad.

How is CEF Telecom connecting Europe?

Take a look at this new brochure.

À la découverte de l’UE avec « Legends of Europe», un jeu en ligne pour les 15-29 ans

La région Bretagne sensibilise les jeunes bretons aux enjeux européens. Encouragée par l’Union européenne, la région les informe sur le rôle et les missions de l’UE à travers des actions pédagogiques dans les lycées ou via des dispositifs innovants et ludiques, tel que le jeu « Legends of Europe ».

Euro area unemployment down to 7.4 percent

This is the lowest level since May 2008. The EU economy keeps adding jobs. Over 241 million have a job in the EU today - that’s the highest employment ever recorded. And there's good news for euro area unemployment too...

Il progetto «KeyQ+», finanziato dal FESR, finanzierà la diversificazione del turismo nell’area frontaliera sviluppando e offrendo pacchetti turistici incentrati sulle esperienze.

Have your say on the future of investment in Europe’s digital economy

What are your views on the ongoing digital transformation of our society and economy? Your chance to have a say!

Free treatment for children with heart defects

Thanks to the EU-funded ‘100 hearts for 100 children’ project, some 300 children have received life-saving treatment.

Discovering the EU with "Legends of Europe", an online game for players aged 15-29

The Brittany region is raising awareness of European issues among the young people of Brittany.

Grazie ai finanziamenti dell'UE, ricercatori, cardiologi e chirurghi provenienti da tutta 🇪🇺 Europa hanno sviluppato una nuova valvola cardiaca ❤️ più duratura per consentire ai pazienti di vivere una vita più sana e attiva → link: https://europa.eu/!tJ89QG#EUprotects #GiornataMondialedelCuore #UnioneEuropea #Europa #Cuore

Placing culture at the heart of tourism on the Italian-Croatian border

ERDF-funded project ‘KeyQ+’ aims to promote sustainable tourism in the Italy-Croatia border region by showcasing traditional cuisine and lesser-known historical sites.

Galileo celebrates 1 billion smartphone users

The estimated number of Galileo-enabled smartphones in use has reached one billion.

Central Asia: Empowering media, activists and teachers to counter radicalisation online

The European Union is helping countries in Central Asia take measures to effectively counter-radicalisation and promote peace and stability. The aim is to increase societal resilience and empower people to spot and react to disinformation.

Working together to heal hearts!

The EU is helping to improve the lives of people suffering from heart diseases.

The story of Andrs - Get up and go create! #EUandME

Andrs founded a fashion accessory maker that employs 4 blind women. Find out how he did it.

CORDIS photo competition closes soon

Easy and fun to participate, just include on your photo a Research*eu magazine or CORDIS Results Pack, in printed or e-format!

Preserving our cultural heritage

Pompeii is one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. Under Grande Progetto Pompei, €105 million has been invested in its preservation and restoration, of which €78 million is from EU funds. This should boost the economy by promoting tourism and related local industries.

EU and Asia - Building bridges

Stronger EU-Asia ties were in the spotlight today at the first ever Europa Connectivity Forum.

EU invests in sustainable transport infrastructure

The European Commission is delivering on its commitments to make transport more sustainable, safer and smarter.

Експертите ще помагат на 13-те центъра също така да подобряват правната, управленската и оперативната си рамка, да се справят с въпросите на държавните помощи и да откриват възможности за финансиране, в т.ч. със средства на ЕС.

Do you have an idea for a better Europe?

Always wanted to make a difference. But didn't know how?

Concrétiser la vision d’une ville grâce aux instruments financiers

Le programme d’assistance multirégionale (MRA pour multi-region assistance) est une composante de fi-compass, la plateforme de services consultatifs sur les instruments financiers au titre des Fonds structurels et d’investissement européens (Fonds ESI) proposée par la Commission européenne et la Banque européenne d’investissement.

Commission experts support the development of 13 Bulgarian research and innovation centres

The experts will help the 13 centres improve their legal, managerial and operational frameworks, deal with state aid issues and identify financing opportunities including through EU funds.

Eurojust helps unravel massive trans-European pay-TV fraud

A multi-country action day coordinated by Eurojust in The Hague led to the dismantling of an international criminal network committing massive fraud with pay-TV, which shows organised crime expanding its illegal activities to large-scale violations of audiovisual copyright.

Déclaration de Jean-Claude Juncker à l'occasion du décès du président Jacques Chirac

L'Europe perd une de ses figures de proue, la France un grand homme d'État.

Missed Operation Shark Bait? You can still catch it here

Watch a LIVE demonstration of how the Galileo Search and Rescue Service works at sea.

Key achievements of Cohesion policy 2014-2020

New presentation of the key achievement of cohesion policy in the period 2014-2020 now available.

Translating for Europe

Its time to see all tongue twisters at once.

European Languages

If you thought Danish is all about hygge, wait till you hear from where English gets its dramatic flair!

European Research and Innovation

From clean energy to innovation to sustainability, there is a lot happening!

EU business support in your language

The Enterprise Europe Network can help your business with advice, support, and opportunities for international partnerships. All in your own language! Get in touch with your local contact point by selecting the country and then the city where your company is based.

UN climate report on oceans and polar areas sets out strong case for action

Oceans can only remain healthy if we limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. That's why the EU is pushing for all countries to ambitiously fulfill their Paris commitments.

The EU and the Sustainable Development Goals

The European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans reaffirms the EU's strong commitment on accomplishing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The European Capital of Innovation 2019

Nantes has been working to harness innovation to improve the lives of its citizens while involving them in the process.

The first European Chief Prosecutor

The Commission works hard to ensure every euro from the EU budget is well spent. Thanks to the European Public Prosecutor's Office, we can investigate and take criminals to court for crimes affecting the EU budget, such as fraud or corruption.

‘Rocket 69’: the best educational TV programme in Europe!

An ERDF-funded television programme in Estonia has been recognised for its success in inspiring young people to engage in science.

Над 1,5 милиона евро, осигурени от ЕФРР, се инвестират в проект за разработване на ново съоръжение за компостиране на биоразградими и зелени отпадъци в град Харманли, България.

New composting facility in pipeline for Harmanli, Bulgaria

Over EUR 1.5 million is being invested by the ERDF in a project aiming to develop a new composting facility for biodegradable and green waste.