How is technology changing the world of work and skills in the EU?

New report reveals the jobs of the future - and the skills they will require.

European Union supports survivors of sexual violence in conflict

Violence against women and girls is one of the gravest violations of human rights. It comes with tremendous costs to individuals, as well as to society.

#investEU makes digital information accessible to the deaf

With its SiMAX avatar, Vienna-based company Sign Time aims to open up digital media to deaf people. SiMAX translates audiovisual content into sign language. With EU support wants to make it more widely accessible to the public.

The European Union continues to lead the global fight against climate change

Common solutions on global warming within the United Nations.

Electric vehicles for natural parks across Spain and Portugal

An ERDF-funded project is financing the free use of electric vehicles in cross-border natural parks in Spain and Portugal in a bid to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Rethinking the route to convergence

The Catching Up Regions Initiative – led by the EU Commission with support from the World Bank and national experts - is supporting the least developed regions in Poland, Romania, Croatia and Slovakia.

European Week of Sport 2019 is here!

Sport is healthy, fun, and helps to build friendships. That's probably why the yearly EU week of sports is always a success. Five years ago, there were 5 million participants - this year many more are expected!

Vehículos eléctricos para parques naturales en España y Portugal

Financiar el uso gratuito de vehículos eléctricos en parques naturales transfronterizos de España y Portugal con el fin de reducir las emisiones de dióxido de carbono.

Assemble a sentence in Swedish :-)

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #svenska today :-)

Don't Finnish yet!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #suomi today :-)

Slovenian neighborhoods twisting your tongue!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #slovenščinatoday :-)

10 ways the EU is fighting disinformation

Disinformation is nothing new but with the growth of social media platforms, it has become easier and faster for it to spread.

Veículos elétricos para parques naturais em Espanha e Portugal

Um projeto apoiado pelo FEDER está a financiar a utilização gratuita de veículos elétricos em parques naturais nas fronteiras entre Espanha e Portugal com o intuito de reduzir as emissões de dióxido de carbono.

An EU delegation at the 74th United Nations General Assembly

Working towards a more peaceful, secure and prosperous world.

Protecting our environment, also for future generations!

To preserve our natural world for tomorrow, Europe is taking action today.

Slovak your tongue :-)

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #slovenčinatoday :-)

Test your Romanian skills!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #românătoday :-)

Dalla lotta contro l'inquinamento atmosferico e agli incendi boschivi, fino alla protezione degli ecosistemi marini, scopri come l'UE connette e supporta gli eroi della porta accanto che lavorano insieme per proteggere l'ambiente.

Portuguese calling!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #portuguêstoday :-)

Jam Making in Leipzig while on Road Trip Project 2019

Road Trip project travellers joined Matthias for the day to make some delicious jam with him. From biking 🚲, to picking 🍏🍎, to cooking 🍯, to selling 💬

Detailed tracking of the financing of climate action by Cohesion policy now at your fingertips

To reach the EU agreed climate and energy targets by 2020, the EU Commission committed itself to support climate action with a target of minimum 20% of the 2014-2020 MFF. Cohesion Policy contributes with EUR 54.8 billion investment.

EU funds research into clean fusion energy in Italy

The European Investment Bank is providing €250 million for a new hub of the Italy’s agency for new technology, energy,and sustainable development, in Frascati near Rome.

It is time for the European Education Summit

The focus is on teachers and the teaching profession.

#EUBeachCleanUp: EU organises record number of cleaning actions worldwide

This year the #EUBeachCleanUp went global with 80 countries participating. And you can still join in!

Polish your language

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #polski today :-)

ECA traineeship application - join us!

The European Court of Auditors organises three traineeship sessions per year in areas of interest to its work. Traineeships are granted for three, four or five months maximum.

31st EU Contest for Young Scientists: the results are out!

Congratulations to Adam Kelly, Magnus Quaade Oddershede, Alex Korocencev, Felix Christian Sewing, Leo Li Takemaru and Poojan Pandya!

The European Arrest Warrant makes the EU a safer place

Over 7,000 suspects in serious crimes and acts of terrorism were surrendered across borders thanks to EU cooperation.

Highest levels of employment recorded

The number of persons employed increased by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU28 in the second quarter of 2019 compared with the previous quarter.

Going Dutch today?

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #Nederlands today :-)

20 European cities to get EU funding for innovative projects

The European Regional Development Fund will finance 20 urban projects with €82 million.

Data Story: Cohesion Policy helps make Europe fit for the digital age

EU Cohesion Policy makes a key contribution to delivering Digital Single Market objectives on the ground, through significant financial allocations.

Missed the Vaccination Summit last week?

No worries, you can still catch it here.

A world-class health research centre for children in Croatia

The EU is investing more than €48 million to extend the Children's Hospital in Srebrnjak, Zagreb, Croatia.

Fifth call of the Urban Innovative Actions initiative launched | Deadline 12 December 2019

It aims at providing urban areas throughout EU with resources to test new and unproven solutions to address urban challenges.

Eurostat 2019 Regional Yearbook: how does your region compare?

Find answers to your many questions in the 2019 edition of Eurostat’s regional yearbook, published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

Try Maltese today

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #Malti today :-)

An environmental success story

World governments agreed in the late 1980s to protect the Earth’s ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances emitted by human activities, under the Montreal Protocol.

A new kind of care for the elderly down on the farm

To tackle isolation and prevent health problems among seniors, 14 green care farms have been set up across Poland. With the help of EU funding, 225 seniors suffering from mental or physical illnesses or disabilities spend their days on the farms alongside the farmers, carers and their families for up to 6 months.

Explore your European potential!

There are more than 3,611,000 jobs listed on the European Job Mobility Portal.

What does Schengen mean to us? The Road Trip Project explains!

What’s up, Europe? Road Trip Project is back! 2 new routes, 2 teams of travellers jumping on a lifetime adventure across the continent and beyond in a mini-van.

Twist your tongue in Lithuanian

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #lietuvių kalbatoday :-)

Latvian challenge today!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #latviešu valoda today :-)

Which cities in the EU have the largest population?

Get a detailed picture relating to a broad range of statistical topics across the regions of the EU!

3 years of European Solidarity Corps

This year, 14 September was the third anniversary of EU Commission President Juncker's announcement to set up a European Solidarity Corps, offering young people the opportunity to take part in a wide range of solidarity activities across the EU.

Democracy Day: shape the EU you want!

On the #EUHaveYourSay Portal anybody can send their messages to the European Commission.

Is the Earth unique?

Water vapour was detected in the atmosphere of a remote planet with habitable temperatures. Two EU funded scientists contributed to the discovery.

Poland: EU invests in better rail and road infrastructure

The European Commission is investing in Polish rail and road network and increasing travel safety while reducing costs and travel time.

Boosting inclusion at school

The EU-funded DRASE programme helps vulnerable school pupils across Cyprus. Enhanced learning classes, after-school lessons and creative activities are improving the educational and social integration of 15,000 pupils.

Try Italian gesture!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #italiano today :-)

Klaus-Heiner Lehne re-elected President of the European Court of Auditors

Mr Lehne's new term of office as ECA President will run from 1 October 2019.

European Commission and World Health Organization join forces to advocate for vaccines

The European Commission and the WHO are co-hosting the world's first Global Vaccination Summit in Brussels.

Eurostat regional yearbook 2019 is here!

How does your region compare to other places in the EU?

Erasmus+: EU boosts participation of African students and staff in 2019

The EU has invested an additional €17.6 million to support over 8,500 newly selected African students and staff to participate in Erasmus+ in 2019.

Vaccines — everything you need to know!

Vaccines have saved millions of lives. But recently there has been an increase in the number of cases of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Vaccines save lives

When you vaccinate yourself, you protect not only yourself, you protect all the people around you.

Sailing Croatian waves today...

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #hrvatski today :-)

5 ways the EU is working to fight plastic pollution

The Smurfs are joining to help clean up beaches around the world as the EU takes on this challenge while working to make the transition to a circular economy.

The EU Energy label works

Energy labels help people make better decisions by giving information on the energy efficiency of the appliances.

A bit of Irish for coffee

Are you up for a challenge? See if you can pronounce this Irish tongue twister. Did you try #Gaeilge today :-)

The Commissioners-designate and their portfolios

The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in the Political Guidelines.

1 billion Galileo users (and counting)

Congrats to the first billion users of the most accurate navigation system in the world! Galileo brings more accurate positioning and timing signals, the eCall emergency location system in new cars, faster search and rescue services, and more benefits.

A flight like no other

29 birds follow a man in a small aircraft on a long-forgotten migratory route in an EU-funded Life Project to conserve the Northern Bald Ibis.

When you think you can speak the language...

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #English today :-)

Is it all Greek to you?

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #ελληνικάtoday :-)

Launch of Judicial Counter-Terrorism Register at Eurojust

A Counter-Terrorism Register has been launched at Eurojust to reinforce the judicial response in EU countries to terrorist threats and to improve security for citizens.

Estonian calling!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #eesti today :-)

The story of Kristin and Abraham - an Erasmus couple

Did you know? Like Kristin and Abraham, 1 in 3 former Erasmus students have a life partner of a different nationality. Find out more about the opportunities of Erasmus.

Hurricane Dorian: EU channels initial emergency aid to Bahamas

The EU is mobilising an initial €500,000 in immediate emergency funding to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Give your students a taste of Europe's agricultural diversity

Check out our teacher's resource to learn more about each country's agricultural strengths.

Together to protect

Everyday the EU supports and connects thousands of people from different European countries working together to keep you and your family safe.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU

Should the UK leave the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement, which would put in place a transition period, it will be treated as a non-EU country for customs purposes as of the date of its withdrawal.Businesses in the EU should start preparing for this possibility, if they have not yet done so.

Win an Interrail pass

What are you doing to help create a better world for everyone? Share your photo on Instagram and you could win the chance to discover Europe by rail!

Time to test your German!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #Deutsch today :-)

Think Blue, think Smurf!

By 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. Therefore, the European Union, the United Nations and the Smurfs are teaming up to clean up beaches around the world and protect marine ecosystems.

The person behind the EU's Erasmus programme

An Italian professor and politician, Sofia Corradi came up with the very idea of the Erasmus programme.

Scopri come l'UE supporta e collega gli eroi della porta accanto provenienti da tutta Europa 🇪🇺 che lavorano insieme tutti i giorni per proteggere la società, la sicurezza, la salute e l'ambiente dei cittadini europei.

Czech your language skills :-)

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #čeština today :-)

Commission registers three new European Citizens' Initiatives

The initiatives concern corruption, climate, and bee-friendly agriculture. A fourth initiative was found inadmissible.

Final call to prepare for Brexit on 31 October

The Commission publishes 6th Brexit preparedness communication, to help EU citizens and businesses prepare for the UK's withdrawal.

Have you tried Danish today?

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #dansk today :-)

Romania: Better drinking water in Cluj and Sălaj thanks to Cohesion Policy

EU invests €275.7 million for better drinking water supply andupgraded wastewater collection and treatment services in north-west Romania.

When science and excellence know no borders

408 early career researchers of 51 nationalities newly awarded European Research Council grants worth €621 million in total.

Try this Spanish tongue twister!

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #españoltoday :-)

Match-making with a difference

People with disabilities in Poland register their journey details on KolejLove, which then matches them with other passengers who can offer support.

Pardon my French :-)

Can you say this? A French tongue twister coming your way. Try #françaistoday :-)

Back to school! The EU helps distribute healthy food to schoolchildren

The EU is providing €250 million for distributing fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products to schools.

Test your Bulgarian

September marks two great events: European Day of Languages (26.9) and International Translation Day (30.9). Every day we give you a tongue twister in one official EU language. Try #български today :-)

Palliative care for children

Located in São Mamede Infesta, Matosinhos, Portugal and funded by the EU, Kastelo is the first paediatric palliative care unit on the Iberian Peninsula. A team of nurses and paediatricians provides clinical and psychosocial services to give up to 30 children with chronic illnesses a better quality of life in an environment that cares for the entire family.

58 years of free movement of workers in Europe

Looking for a job or a new opportunity? The whole of the EU is open to me.

Amazon Forest Fires: EU Civil Protection Mechanism activated to help Bolivia

Following a request for assistance from Bolivia on 29 August, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated to help in efforts to stop the spread of forest fires.

Now open: Call for proposals for Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency

Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency provides support for innovation through research and demonstration of more energy-efficient technologies and solutions; and market uptake measures to remove market and governance barriers by addressing financing, regulations and the improvement of skills and knowledge.

Young translators: Commission launches 2019 translation contest for schools

The 13th edition of the Commission's annual 'Juvenes Translatores' competition will take place on 21 November 2019. Registrations open on Monday 2 September.

Public transport in Dresden to get a much-needed upgrade

Dresden, Germany will soon enjoy better tram services and better air quality.

Monitoring space debris during re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere

An EU-funded groundbreaking device is the first to monitor and locate falling space debris in real time.

The European Capital of Culture for 2024

After Tallinn in 2011, it will now be the turn of Tartu to be in the spotlight.

EU takes action against dumping of e-bikes

When European manufacturers are undercut by massive imports of products at artificially low prices, jobs and livelihoods are on the line.

The EU, your lifeline abroad

If you're outside the EU and your country has no local consulate, you can request consular protection from another EU country, for example in case of crisis, serious illness, or passport loss.

What is a million in Europe?

A series of ‘million-related’ facts about Europe, its values and its challenges.