EU Humanitarian Air Bridge: helping aid reach the people in need during the coronavirus pandemic

Whilst the coronavirus pandemic has brought many aspects of life to a standstill, conflicts and other crises have not stopped. Action to save lives, alleviate suffering and bring relief to vulnerable people remains imperative, especially when humanitarian needs are increasing on the ground. The coronavirus prevention and control measures were locking down the transport of much-needed aid, personal protective equipment, and humanitarian workers to critical areas.

EU history in emojis

Let's make a long story short: Europe's greatest achievements in emojis!

EU Prize for Women Innovators 2020: 21 entrepreneurs are through to the final

The prize celebrates inspiring female leaders in innovation and seeks to create strong role models for women and girls.

Boosting the EU's green recovery: More than €2 billion investment in 140 transport projects

The projects will help build missing transport links across Europe, support sustainable mobility and create jobs.

Coronavirus: European Commission calls for action in protecting seasonal workers

Each year, hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers help to underpin hugely important sectors of the EU's economy, such as food and agriculture.

Fair, efficient and sustainable taxation that supports the recovery

The European Commission has adopted an ambitious tax package to support Europe's economic recovery and long-term growth.

Coronavirus: European Commission strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks

The European Commission has presented immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for COVID-19 outbreaks.

It is World Youth Skills Day!

In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to support young Europeans in developing their full potential to shape the future of the EU.

Rescued Rohingya grateful for local support after 120 days stranded at sea

Malaysian officials have also reported that at least 300 are on a vessel off the Coast of Koh Adang Island in Thailand. No further details are available but roughly, 1,400 Rohingya have been stranded at sea during the 2020 sailing season, which typically ends with the arrival of the monsoon in late May. At least 130 have died according to various estimates.

Next Generation EU: Learning the lessons from the crisis

The European Commission proposed to create a €750 billion recovery instrument, called Next Generation EU, embedded within a powerful long-term EU budget.

Commission recommends not granting financial support to companies with links to tax havens

We are in an unprecedented situation where exceptional volumes of State aid are granted to undertakings in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.

Traineeships

A unique and first-hand experience of the workings of the EU institutions.

Yes, you can shape Europe!

The future of Europe is in your hands! Thanks to the revamped ‘Have Your Say’ website, sharing your views and ideas with the European Commission has never been easier.

Ireland’s ‘Go For It’ programme goes virtual to help entrepreneurs

The Go For It coaching programme is turning to virtual communication to ensure entrepreneurs can still get their business ideas off the ground during the COVID-19 pandemic. Business advisers can be contacted by phone or video conference to give guidance to anyone wanting to start a business.

A recovery plan for Europe that strives for a green and digital economy

The ‘Next Generation EU’ instrument of €750 billion, proposed by the European Commission, aims for a recovery that is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all EU countries.

New EU rules for a fairer online economy

Businesses are increasingly moving online – a trend that the coronavirus pandemic has reinforced.

Coronavirus: Cohesion policy support measures for Greece approved in record time

These modifications make €1.14 billion available to address the effects of the coronavirus crisis in the Greek economy through the funding of entrepreneurship support actions.

Youth4Regions 2020: application deadline extended

The application deadline for the Youth4Regions 2020 competition is extended until Friday, 17 July, 17:00 CET. If you are interested and meet the conditions for participation, you may apply here. Selected applicants will take part in the Youth4Regions programme for aspiring journalists and will be considered for the Megalizzi - Niedzielski prize.

24 new European Universities reinforce the European Education Area

European Universities are transnational alliances of higher education institutions from across the EU.

Third call for proposals for b-solutions launched, while first compendium published online

b-solutions, an initiative of the EU Commission’s DG REGIO managed by AEBR, offers the opportunity to administrative bodies and cross-border structures to find solutions to legal or administrative obstacles hindering or preventing cross-border cooperation.

Actions innovantes urbaines: 11 nouveaux projets recevront un financement de l'UE

La Commission et le Conseil régional des Hauts-de-France, en tant qu'entité chargée de la gestion des Actions Innovantes Urbaines, ont finalisé l'évaluation du 5e et dernier appel à propositions. Les projets lauréats provenant canaliseront plus de 45 millions d'euros du Fonds européen de développement régional.

The EU Justice Scoreboard for 2020 is out!

The Justice Scoreboard provides valuable insight into the rule of law in all EU countries.

Supporting the European music ecosystem in the recovery

The European Commission launched a call for proposals worth €2.5 million, aiming to set up an innovative support scheme for a sustainable music ecosystem.

Regiostars 2020: 25 finalists announced and Public Choice Award now open

As of today, the public is encouraged to vote for their favourite project until 15 September.An independent jury has selected the finalists among 206 high-quality applications received. Projects come from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and different Interreg Programme.

Panorama Magazine: a regular publication on regional initiatives

The summer issue of Panorama magazine is now available to download - EU’s response to COVID-19: CRII Plus, projects on the ground, 30 years of Interreg, Green Deal, audit community, Emilia Romagna, Eurocities, EU Regions Week and more!

Oggi la Commissione europea ha annunciato il suo sostegno a cinque programmi nazionali e regionali per sperimentare modi innovativi per coinvolgere i cittadini nelle decisioni sugli investimenti della politica di coesione. Le autorità di gestione di Spagna, Polonia e Italia e due programmi Interreg (Belgio-Paesi Bassi e Bulgaria-Romania) beneficeranno di un sostegno mirato dell'Organizzazione per la cooperazione e lo sviluppo economico (OCSE).

More and more Europeans are aware of their EU citizenship rights

A vast majority of Europeans, about 91%, are familiar with the term “citizen of the European Union”. This is the highest level of awareness yet since 2007.

Stimuler la participation des citoyens dans la politique de cohésion

Promouvoir une participation active des citoyens et de la société civile à la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'évaluation des projets relevant de la politique de cohésion dans leur région.

Join the CEF Telecom call Virtual Info Day

The 2020-2 CEF Telecom call virtual Info Day will take place on Thursday 16 July 2020 and will cover eight priorities of the 2020 CEF Telecom calls which opened on 30 June.

Careers at the GSA

The European GNSS Agency is are looking for highly qualified professionals and experts ready to take up the challenges linked to the future of satellite navigation-powered services and applications in Europe and beyond.

OECD pilot: supporting managing authorities to involve citizens in cohesion funds' management

The European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development will kick off the first pilot project to stimulate genuine and meaningful citizen engagement in implementing cohesion projects on the ground. The EU's cohesion policy aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion by reducing disparities in the level of development between regions.

Energy-saving measures for homes in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria

An EU-funded project is renovating apartment blocks in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria to improve their energy-efficiency rating. These measures will be installed in 35 apartment buildings expected to achieve savings of about 60 %, which will increase their energy rating to a least class C.

Designing an interconnected energy sector for a climate-neutral future

The EU strategy for Energy System Integration will help build modern infrastructure, make European industry more sustainable and competitive, and provide clean energy for citizens.

Portugal’s important train line modernised with EU funds

The European Commission has approved €50 million of financing from the Cohesion Fund to modernise the 25 km-rail line between Lisbon and Cascais.

Smart Regions: Interreg FR - IT "MisMi" project helps local community during COVID-19

‘MisMi’ is an Interreg France-Italy ‘Alcotra’ project financed by EU cohesion policy, which supports people living in mountain, rural and dispersedly population areas between Valle d’Aosta region in Italy and Tarentaise in France.

Stories from the regions: Hall of Biodiversity in Porto, Portugal

The exhibition communicates the importance of preserving biodiversity through an innovative use of museology that combines science and art. The museum of Natural History of the University of Porto is a good example of a reconversion of a space that connects to the cultural heritage of its city.

COVID-19: cohesion policy exceptional measures for Poland to compensate for enterprise financial loss

Today, the European Commission has approved in record time the modification of the Regional Operational Programme for Warmińsko-Mazurskie region in Poland to allow for further investments in health services and to compensate for enterprise financial loss related to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Urban Innovative Actions: 11 new projects will receive EU funding to innovate for their city

The Commission and the French Regional Council of Hauts-de-France have finalised the evaluation of the 5th and last call for proposals. The winning projects will channel more than €45 million from the European Regional and Development Fund.

30 years Interreg: a virtual exhibition

All along 2020, the Interreg community celebrates 30 years of Interreg and cooperation in all its shapes. In this virtual exhibition you will understand why Interreg is at the heart of the European spirit and how it encourages regions and countries to tackle challenges they can solve only by working together.

Protecting European consumers: More follow-up action on dangerous products

The EU’s Rapid Alert System enables a quick exchange of information about goods that pose a risk to people’s health and safety.

Summer 2020 Economic Forecast: An even deeper recession with wider divergences

The EU economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite the swift and comprehensive policy response at both EU and national levels.

Today is the World Chocolate Day!

2.2 million tonnes of chocolate and chocolate bars were exported by the EU countries in 2019, 66% of which went to other EU Member States.

Science Communication at its best - Winners of ERC Public Engagement with Research Award announced

How can EU funded researchers communicate their amazing work to the public? Find out how the top three did it.

Additional rescEU masks for Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia

This comes on top of 370.000 masks already delivered through rescEU, assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and bilateral offers from EU countries.

The new Europass has been launched!

Ready to learn something new? Europass can help learners, workers and job-seekers take the next step in their career in Europe.

€75 million EU financing for CureVac for vaccine development

It will help the company ramp up the development and production of vaccines against infectious diseases, including the coronavirus.

Si tratta di campagne regionali incentrate su un luogo conosciuto per mettere in evidenza le idee e le iniziative che, grazie all'UE, fanno la differenza a livello locale. Queste campagne regionali, dal gusto tipicamente locale e che suscitano un sorriso, si svolgono in collaborazione con le regioni. In Regione Umbria, la campagna di comunicazione Torre degli Sciri di Perugia dura un mese. Grazie all’aiuto dell’ Europa la Torre degli Sciri insieme all’area circostante è stata riqualificata e valorizzate oggi più che mai il segno distintivo della nostra città, capace di proporsi come imperdibile meta turistica.

Οι περιφερειακές εκστρατείες αναπτύσσονται γύρω από έναν οικείο τόπο και δίνουν έμφαση σε ιδέες και πρωτοβουλίες της ΕΕ που έχουν καθοριστική σημασία σε τοπικό επίπεδο. Οι περιφερειακές αυτές εκστρατείες με τοπικό χαρακτήρα και με χαμόγελο διεξάγονται σε συνεργασία με τις περιφέρειες.

Germany in the European Union

On 1 July 2020, Germany took over the presidency of the Council of the EU. Let's discover more about the country!

Organics at a glance

The EU’s organic logo guarantees the quality of all pre-packaged organic food in the EU.

The revamped ‘Have Your Say’ portal is here!

This new version makes it easier for citizens and businesses to give feedback on EU initiatives.

The 2020 Single Market Scoreboard is out!

The smooth functioning of the EU Single Market is essential for citizens and businesses who want to work, travel, shop, invest or do business across borders.

Together for Europe’s recovery

On 1 July, Germany took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU for the next 6 months.