Fly safely in Europe!

European skies are among the busiest in the world. They are also among the safest. The EU is taking steps to prevent unsafe airlines from flying anywhere in Europe and putting passengers in danger.

Supporting media freedom and investigative journalism

The Europan Union is opening a Call for Proposals to support journalistic projects.

Reinforcing Jordan's capabilities at the Eastern Borders

The European Union steps up support to security in Jordan and economic activities and trade in the region.

The EU fines US chipmaker Qualcomm for abusing its market dominance

Qualcomm sold baseband chipsets at a price below cost to key customers with the intention of eliminating a competitor.

Evropský fond pro strategické investice zaručil 306 mil. EUR pro malé a středně velké podniky v České republice. Smlouva pomůže zhruba 250 firmám a podpoří téměř 43 tisíc pracovních míst po celé zemi.

Vola senza paura in Europa 🇪🇺.Dopo che il volo Helios 522 da Cipro è precipitato nell'Agosto 2005 a causa di una perdita di pressione in cabina, l'UE ha rafforzato le  norme sulla sicurezza aerea per garantire la sicurezza e protezione dei passeggeri in volo.#EUprotects

Traineeship at the European Commission: application is open!

The registration for the March 2020 traineeship session is now open until 30 August 2019!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Finland in the EU

On the 1 July 2019, Finland took over the presidency of the Council of the EU. Let's learn more about this EU country!

The Single Market Scoreboard

For EU citizens and businesses who want to work, travel, shop, invest or do business across borders, the EU's Single Market rules need to be implemented effectively.

Young Jewish Europeans face increasing antisemitism

Young Jewish Europeans, although worryingly more exposed to antisemitism than their elders, declare largely having a strong Jewish identity, as the ‘Young Jews in contemporary Europe’ report shows.

EU has 15 new trade deal partners since 2014, including Canada and Japan

And last week’s deals with Mercosur and Vietnam add to our roster...

All children in Europe deserve access to quality early education

An EU report concludes that many European countries are not offering universal access to high quality early childhood education and care.

The 2019 edition of the EU's Single Market Scoreboard is out!

Are EU countries doing their part for a well-functioning single market? Find out in this year's single market report and scoreboard.

Connecting Europe Facility; you make Europe better

The Connecting Europe Facility is a funding programme that supports trans-European networks and infrastructures in the sectors of transport, telecommunications and energy.

European Commission adopts rules for a smooth transition to its next President

The European Commission as an institution is responsible for ensuring the smooth transition between the current and the next Members of the College of Commissioners.

Commission registers three new citizens' initiatives

The Commission also determined that it cannot register a proposed European citizens' initiative as it does not invite it to make a proposal for a legal act.

A world without plastic is possible!

The EU is not yet plastic bag free, but that is changing fast. Are you ready to change?

Plastic tsunami threatens human health, biodiversity and the climate

From bottles and shopping bags to microbeads in cosmetics and the tiny shreds that rub off the soles of our shoes as we walk, vast amounts of plastics find their way into rivers, lakes and the sea.

Forging a new world, together

Europe is the leading development actor with a clear vision for a world which leaves no one behind.

Discover the winner of the Award for Good Administration

DG REGIO´s initiative "Integrity Pacts" has won the European Ombudsman’s Award 2019 in the category “Excellence in open administration”.

Europol turns 20!

Europolhelps national police share vital information about cybercrimes across EU borders. Meanwhile, an EU-supported website helps victims of these crimes recover their computer files for free.

Eurojust helps reveal fake organic food fraud

In close cooperation with Eurojust, Italian and Serbian national authorities unraveled a transnational large-scale fraud in the production and trade of allegedly organic food and beverages from rotten apples.

EU's position in world trade

It's not just the recent trade deals signed with Mercosur and Vietnam, the EU is the top trading partner for 80 countries.

Welcome, Mercosur!

Mercosur Agreement brings Europe and South America closer together in a spirit of cooperation and openness.

A new EU-wide system to resolve tax disputes

Experiencing double taxation issues? New EU rules now will make life much easier for people and businesses. You can now be more certain that your tax matters will be resolved by the judicial authorities swiftly and efficiently.

7€ million for disaster preparedness in Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region

This aid is in addition to the approximately €17 million in EU humanitarian assistance given this year to help people hit by cyclones Idai and Kenneth. ment to save lives when the next crisis hits. The EU is providing €7 million to Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region to increase the capacity of the communities and authorities.

The results of the Research and Innovation Staff Exchange 2019 are out!

This scheme is a powerful way to allow universities, companies and research centres to share knowledge and expertise.

Finland's EU Presidency

Sustainable Europe, sustainable future.

What does the EU's Single Market mean for you?

Today we have free movement of goods within the EU along with high safety standards for consumers and the protection of the environment.

Protecting the Danube sturgeon together!

The sturgeon has populated our rivers for over 200 million years, but today 5 out of the 6 species native to the Danube are critically endangered.