Better road connection from East to West in Slovakia

The Cohesion Fund is investing more than €173 million to build better road network between the towns of Košické Oľšany and Hrašovík.

Possible anti-competitive conduct of Amazon

The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Amazon.

Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the European Commission

Read her political guidelines.

A competitive internal market benefits everyone

The Report on Competition Policy for 2018 has been published.

Financing innovative small and medium-sized businesses in eleven countries

The European Investment Fund financing is available through ProCredit banks in South Eastern and Eastern Europe.

Let your skills blossom!

On World Youth Skills Day explore all the opportunities the EU brings to you to develop your skills!

Take pictures of sunflower in bloom and help EU scientists!

With your 'Citizen Science' input will help to improve crop models and forecasts of sunflowers crop production across the European Union.

#EUandME takes you to one of Europe's most exciting music festival!

Germany’s New Horizons festival is a futuristic, dusk-till-dawn celebration of some of the biggest names in music and you can go for free!

Supporting the reintegration of Dutch military personnel into the labour market

The goal is to give them on-the-job-training and coaching to reintegrate them back into civilian life.

Creating a network of Artificial Intelligence excellence centres

With a world-class community of scientists and a strong research infrastructure, the EU has the potential to lead technological advancements.

Stopping online disinformation: six ways you can help

Disinformation is no joke. We all need to work together to help stop it from spreading. Here are some practical tips to help you identify it online.

Fighting forest fires together!

When forest fires raged towards the town of Ottaviano in July 2017, Italian authorities asked the EU for help.

Airbnb improves the way it presents offers to consumers

As a result of negotiations between Airbnb and EU consumer authorities, the platform has fully clarified the way it presents accommodation offers.

Which EU country is the most populated?

On 1 January 2019, the population of the EU was estimated at almost 513.5 million but, which Member State is the most populated?

New Strategic Innovation Agenda for 2021-2027

The proposals adopted today will align the European Institute of Innovation and Technology with the EU's next research and innovation programme Horizon Europe.

¿Eres de los que aprovecha el buen tiempo ☀️ para nadar en entornos naturales o, por el contrario, prefieres alojamientos rurales que cuiden del planeta? En la UE encontrarás justo lo que buscas.  Lee todo lo que la UE te ofrece este verano

Due anni fa, gli incendi boschivi stavano minacciando la città di Ottaviano 🇮🇹 e i sui abitanti.Grazie all'intervento  del Centro di coordinamento di risposta alle emergenze dell'UE 🇪🇺, l'Italia ha ricevuto risorse extra, compresi degli aerei antincendio francesi, per spegnere gli incendi e tenere al sicuro la popolazione.Scopri come #EUprotects

A faster and more efficient rail network in Latvia

The EU is investing €318.5 million in Latvia in order to electrify the country's main east-west railway network and replace diesel-powered locomotives.

Crossing EU borders... to work!

People in today’s Europe are on the move more than ever before! How many EU citizens are living in one country but working in another?

2030 vision for EU industry

After one and a half years of work, Industry 2030 expert group has published a report with recommendations on future EU industrial policy strategy towards 2030.

'Fishing for litter' - Cleaner shores in Ireland with EU-funded project

With fishermen and harbours working hand in hand, EU-funded 'Fishing for litter' project is delivering results.

No more interruptions for Cypriot mobile subscribers

The Commission has played an active role in supporting the negotiations between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus.

Milestone reached in mutual EU-U.S. recognition on pharmaceuticals

The Mutual Recognition Agreement is underpinned by robust evidence that the EU and the U.S. have comparable procedures for human medicines.

The European economy keeps growing

With all Member States' economies due to expand, the growth in the euro area was stronger than expected in the first quarter of the year.

Supporting renewable energy fund in Finland

The European Investment Bank is providing up to €60 million in financing to Taaleri's SolarWind in Finland.

New geographical indication from the United Kingdom

The Commission has approved the addition of ‘Ayrshire New Potatoes' / ‘Ayrshire Earlies' in the register of Protected Geographical Indication.

New EU space system improves transfer of data from space to Earth

The European Space Agency's system is the world's first laser-link in the sky, based on cutting-edge European laser technology.

Helping families to invest in green homes

Project Director of SMARTER Finance for Families, explains the success of the project and emphasises the role of H2020 financial support necessary to replicate its achievements to 11 new countries.

European Commission announces the winner of ‘Loi 130' architectural competition

The winner is a consortium of five companies specialised in the provision of architectural and engineering services.

Pimping and money laundering network dismantled with Eurojust’s support

Eurojust actively supported the national authorities of 15 countries in taking down an organised crime group involved in pimping and money laundering.

€35 million to develop Artificial Intelligence solutions for cancer

The money will be use for the development of analysis of health images for cancer diagnostics based on Artificial Intelligence.

The EU fines Sanrio €6.2 million for restricting cross-border sales

Sanrio was banning traders from selling licensed merchandise products featuring Hello Kitty characters to other countries within the EEA.

Regiostars Awards, vote for your favourite finalist!

The Regiostars are Europe’s awards for the most innovative regional projects.

Improving higher education in Romania

The European Investment Bank is providing €25 million financing to modernise the Polytechnic University of Bucharest.

Discover the EU in a fun way!

The new Europa website called ‘Learning Corner’ is a merger of Kids' Corner and Teachers' Corner, aimed at teachers, kids and teenagers. It offers a range of free, dynamic and functional educational tools about the EU, suitable for all devices and available in all 24 EU languages. Are you ready to play different games and puzzles or take some quizzes?

Whoever you are, you have the right to be yourself in the EU

Everyone has a passion that is right for them. Watch the short #EUandME film 'The Sound of Mine' by Jaime Olías, and you will see.

¿Cómo podemos sobreponernos a los obstásculos y descubrir nuestras fortalezas? Ser quien nosotros queramos ser es un derecho de todos los ciudadanos de la UE 🇪🇺. Jaime Olias lo cuenta en su película 'The Sound of Mine'.#EUandMe

The 21st EU-Ukraine Summit: moving forward together

The summit will be the first since the new President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, took office on 20 May, and follows his visit to Brussels on 4-5 June.

The second Connecting Europe Facility Telecom call is waiting for you!

The project provides €25 million to help European public administrations and businesses to ensure that the services provided are interoperable across borders.

Fishing for Litter

Thanks to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, this programme is now implemented in 12 Irish harbours and involves over 100 boats.

Mercosur in your town!

Towns and cities across the EU export to Mercosur. Here's a sample!

Saving energy on home cooling

Horizon 2020 projects such as InDeal or INDIGO are helping to ensure that district heating and cooling systems become more efficient, cheaper and more flexible.

Is your country popular with tourists?

Have you ever wondered who visits your country or where your fellow citizens prefer to go on holiday?

Building the European universities of the future

Seventeen higher education institutions from all over Europe will be part of the first “European Universities” alliances.

New rules to step up the fight against EU budget fraud

As of 6 July, the sanctions and prescription periods for criminal offenses linked to fraud of the EU budget will be harmonised.

Strengthening links within Western Balkans and with the EU

Heads of Government from the Western Balkans and their counterparts from several EU Member States and high-level EU representatives, met to strengthen cooperation.

Supporting Dortmund Airport in Germany

The European Commission has found that operating aid of €27 million to secure the functioning of the Dortmund Airport in Germany is in line with EU State aid rules.

EU stories in Finland

EU-funds have enabled over ten different projects in Finland to make the difference.

It's Hackathon time!

The EU Regions Hackathon #ideas4EU consists of a single challenge: ‘Get closer to citizens’. submit your ideas by 26 July 2019!

Have your say on the future of European research and innovation

This is your chance to help shape the future of EU science and research.

Tackling climate change can be a driver for growth and jobs

Employment and Social Developments in Europe.