The European Commission for 2019-2024

The President-elect reaffirmed her strong commitment to working closely with the European Parliament on the defining issues of our generation: fighting climate change, harnessing digitalisation, building a social market economy for today’s world.

New report: Health in the EU

Health ranks among the top priorities of European citizens.

State of Health in the EU

Various surveys and debates across Europe prove us that health ranks among the top priorities of European citizens.

Building the energy-efficient, low-emission ships of tomorrow

The EU-funded LeanShips project has advanced a range of low-emission, energy-efficient technologies for shipping from research projects to real, market-ready innovations.

Europe's new supercomputing centres can start building high-performance computers

Earlier this year, eight supercomputing centres in eight EU countries were selected as hosting entities for the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking's (EuroHPC) first supercomputers.

Introducing the new EU energy label system

The current energy label system, with energy classes from A+++ to D, will soon be replaced with a new one, from A to G. Horizon 2020 funded project LABEL 2020 is supporting the transition to the new system.

112 is about saving lives everywhere in the EU

New EU telecom rules will make the systems with exact caller location mandatory from December 2020.

Where do most of the Erasmus students come from?

Erasmus in numbers.

Spotlight on EU action for women

Equality between women and men is a fundamental value of the European Union, dating back to the 1957 Treaty of Rome, which established the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls is a widespread and devastating human rights violation that takes place across the globe. WHO estimates that one-third of women and girls worldwide experience violence at some point in their lives.

Ideas for initiatives

Ideas for initiatives is the place to discuss ideas for specific European Citizens’ Initiatives.

Accord sur le budget de l'Union pour 2020

Ce budget allouera les ressources là où elles sont le plus nécessaires.

UE investe na terceira idade e no mercado de trabalho de cidade portuguesa

Graças ao financiamento do FEDER, duas estruturas residenciais para idosos serão construídas no Portugal, ajudando a comunidade a cuidar dos seus idosos e criando, no mínimo, 60 novos postos de trabalho.

Last chance to Discover EU?

Are you 18 years old and a citizen of the European Union? Get ready to explore Europe!

Bulgarian city builds new centre for special needs children

With EU support, the city of Burgas is building a new centre for children with disabilities, helping to improve their access to public services and foster their development.

Galileo Drawing Competition 2019

This is your only chance to give your name to a satellite programe.

The story of Filippa - EU and ME

Thanks to the EU, she was able to get compensation for a delayed flight.

С подкрепата на ЕФРР Бургас изгражда нов център за деца с увреждания, като по този начин спомага за подобряване на достъпа им до обществени услуги и за насърчаване на тяхното развитие.

EU invests in Portuguese town’s senior citizens and job market

Thanks to EU Regional Development funding, two homes for the elderly will be built in the eastern Portugal, helping the community to care for its seniors and creating at least 60 new jobs.

Naselli, eglefini, gamberi e frutti di mare sono le colonne portanti della dieta mediterranea. Eppure il loro numero è in calo.

It's happening! EU-Singapore trade agreement enters into force

The EU now has the largest trade network in the world, including 42 trade agreements with 73 partners.

Afghanistan: EU reinforces humanitarian support as crisis worsens

The European Commission has allocated an additional €40 million in emergency assistance for those affected by the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Ireland: promising AFib treatment moves forward

An Irish company will soon launch clinical trials for a device that could provide relief to people suffering from irregular heartbeats. The technology was developed thanks in part to EU support.

EU invests to upgrade research programmes and facilities at two top Slovak universities

The European Commission has invested €55.6 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the Slovak University of Technology and the Comenius University in Bratislava.

Smart Regions: bringing digital connection to rural areas in Greece

Megalo Papigo, in the Zagori region of northern Greece's Pindos Mountains, is now connected to the digital world, with broadband internet access, along with 5,000 other villages in remote areas of the country.

Smart Regions: Antea edible flowers - a new outlet for the horticultural sector in France and Italy

Organising the edible flower sector: scientific and technological research aims to deepen knowledge about the nutritional and nutraceutical properties of around 40 varieties of flowers.

Protecting vulnerable fish reserves in our seas

Hake, haddock, shrimp and other seafood are cornerstones of a Mediterranean diet. Yet, their numbers are falling.

Phages, a bacteria killer with a twist...

Putting a fresh spin on the proverb 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend', EU-funded researchers have developed and tested an innovative treatment for infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, which have developed into a major public health threat. This new weapon is a cocktail of bacteria-killing viruses called 'phages'.

New website to support responsible sourcing of raw materials

The EU wants to support EU businesses and encourage them to use raw materials that respect human rights while improving transparency and accountability across their value chains.

Majority of Europeans are positive about international trade

Since 2014, the EU has seen 16 new trade agreements enter into force and today international trade supports 36 million EU jobs.

Registrations still open for Horizon Europe #Build4People stakeholder meeting!

On 12 December 2019, come and have your say on R&I Partnership under Horizon Europe on “People-centric Sustainable Built Environment”. Register by 21 November!

Investing in children is not only a moral duty but also an essential investment

Investing in children is not only a moral duty but also an essential investment in a better present and future for all of us.

What does the EU Budget for 2020 look like?

The European Commission, the Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the EU's budget for 2020.

Italian archaeological trafficking group dismantled

A recent international police operation carried out, supported by Eurojust and Europol, dismantled an international organised crime group involved in trafficking of Greek archaeological items looted from Calabria, Italy

How the EU is clamping down on unfair business practices

“A cross-border business like ours needs protection against unfair pricing at the European level.” - Antonio Marco Riquelme

The story of Loïc - EU and ME

Thanks to the EU, he was able to get financial support to help set up a large kitchen and employ more people in his food business.

EU invests to upgrade research programmes and facilities at two top Slovak universities

The European Commission has invested €55.6 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the Slovak University of Technology and the Comenius University in Bratislava.

Antibiotic Awarenes

Globally, 700,000 deaths each year can be attributed to infections resulting from antimicrobial resistance.

New rules on cross-border mobility for companies

The European Commission welcomes the adoption of clear harmonised procedures for companies to merge, divide or move within the Single Market.

EU supports family businesses in Latvia EU investments help grow great ideas, like Jānis's, a shiitake mushrooms producer in Latvia

EU investments help grow great ideas, like Jānis's, a shiitake mushrooms producer in Latvia.

Antibiotic resistance

All over the world, bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, making infections more difficult – and in some cases impossible – to treat. It’s one of today’s biggest public health challenges and this month Horizon examines how scientists are working to overcome this growing issue.

The Fall of the Iron Curtain and the beginning of a new chapter in our history

The Fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989 paved the way for the reunification of Germany and reunification of Europe after more than 40 years of political and economic division between the West and the East.

Commission supports the new EIB policy of phasing out fossil fuel investments

The EU is strongly committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.

European Commission launches infringement proceedings against the UK

As the Guardian of the Treaties, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom for not nominating a new Commissioner.

Road safety in the EU

See data from for the EU and for different countries.

Helping European consumers make better choices

Look for the new EU energy labels for tyres.

Diabetes

Lifestyle changes could dramatically reduce the risk, but you may need advice and support to make them.

EU invests €240 million for nature, environment and climate action

Projects will tackle a wide range of issues, from invasive species and wildlife crime to waste, pollutants, use of fossil fuels and materials derived from them, and greenhouse gas emissions.

What's new? EU tyre label to help you make better choices

Energy efficiency first also applies to the way we drive.

Un progetto finanziato dal FESR sta studiando come ridurre l’inquinamento acustico nei porti francesi e italiani, contribuendo a migliorare la salute e la qualità della vita dei residenti del posto.

EUinmyRegion 2019 campaign: results

Discovering the EU through EU funded projects' open doors, photo and blog contests and a quiz. Watch the video-report and get ready for 2020!

EU supports tech entrepreneurs

The EU is helping our European tech entrepreneurs scale up and develop their products and services.

.eu domain in Greek script will now be available

The Greek equivalent of the .eu top-level domain - .ευ - will be now available.