Wednesday 27 December 2023

Are you ready to drive the future? Earlier this year, the @EU_Commission proposed to introduce a new digital driving licence which will be:- Valid across the EU- Accessible from your digital devices- Easier to renew and exchange online.
Steering the wheel towards safer roads.Accidents happen, so whether you’re driving to the latest cinema release or cruising through Europe on holiday, do it safely! The EU wants to halve road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 and have no deaths on EU roads by 2050 with these new rules, including:📱 a new EU-wide digital driving licence, ❌ zero-tolerance rule on drink-driving, 🛂 tougher cross-border enforcement rules, 🛴 measures to prepare drivers for today's micro-mobility, 👨‍🏫 valuable driving experience for young and novice drivers. #RoadSafety #VisionZero
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🚄 Politica de coeziune a UE susţine transformarea ecologică în România! 🌍🇪🇺 Pași mari către un viitor mai ecologic. UE acordă peste 52 de milioane de euro pentru achiziționarea a 37 de trenuri electrice de ultimă generație în România! 🚆🌱În urma acordului Comisiei Europene, acest proiect urmărește să îmbunătățească călătoriile pe 13 rute interregionale, îmbunătăţind rețeaua feroviară a României. 🛤️🌟Elisa Ferreira, Comisarul pentru Coeziune și Reforme, a lăudat acest proiect, menţionând că aceste trenuri de ultimă generație vor influența pozitiv întregul sistem feroviar românesc. 🙌🏼🌏 Prin creșterea comodității și a frecvenței călătoriilor, aceste trenuri vor promova coeziunea socială, vor oferi un acces mai bun la locuri de muncă și vor consolida serviciile publice pentru toți. Și să nu uităm, acesta este un pas important către un sistem de transport mai durabil, aliniindu-se perfect cu tranziția ecologică și obiectivele Pactului Verde European! 🌿🌍Țineți-vă bine pentru că aceste trenuri electrice de ultimă generație pot găzdui confortabil cel puțin 300 de pasageri fiecare! 🤩🚉 Această investiție masivă va ridica calitatea serviciilor feroviare pe rutele interregionale cheie, conectând centre majore precum București, Arad, Cluj-Napoca, Constanța, Brașov, Timișoara, Iași, Galați, Craiova, Petroșani și Suceava.Ce înseamnă asta pentru tine? 🤔 Conectivitate îmbunătățită, o călătorie mai lină și o reducere semnificativă a emisiilor de carbon! 🌬️💨Mulţumită proiectelor finanțate de UE în România ne îndreaptăm către un viitor mai curat, mai verde și mai conectat. Află mai multe despre aceste dezvoltări interesante aici👇#UEInvestește #TransportVerde #ViitorConectat #PoliticaDeCoeziune

Friday 22 December 2023

Water is vital, but it’s getting scarcer.Starting today, the EU has new rules to help farmers use water smartly and safely by using treated wastewater to water crops. This will help save fresh water, support agriculture, and protect human health and the environment. Learn more about the entry into force of the Water Reuse Regulation.
Do you want to help shape the future of the EU’s agri-food industry?The European Commission has launched a public consultation to find out how to make the sector more green and digital.Policymakers, experts, and stakeholders who are working in the industry are called to share their views and help develop a transition pathway for the agri-food ecosystemDiscover more about this targeted public consultation.
Human, animal, plant & environmental health are strongly connected. Join the #OneHealth Conference on 13 November to discuss how to acknowledge their interdependencies better in a multisectoral, transdisciplinary and an integrated approach.Register today:https://europa.eu/!H6qpdQ
On 4-5/12/2023, a European Commission conference on " #Food2030EU : green and resilient food systems” will take place in Brussels and online. It aims at showcasing current achievements of food related EU funded research & innovation, and at exploring how research and innovation can make our #foodsystems sustainable, resilient and inclusive.We expect a wide range of actors and policy makers interested and invested in food systems to join us for this event.Info & registration -> https://europa.eu/!T6pdB8

Tuesday 19 December 2023

Combat #climatechange with soil health!🌱 The #LIFEproject Agromitiga's "no-tillage" technique reduces erosion & boosts soil's ability to store #CO2. Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!Gf3fxR#LIFEprogramme #EUCarbonRemovals
Applications are open for the 2023 #EUOrganic Awards!Categories:🌱 Best #organic farmer🌱 Best organic region🌱 Best organic city🌱 Best #BioDistrict🌱 Best organic SME🌱 Best organic food retailer🌱 Best organic restaurant/food serviceShow your organic excellence.
#COP28 marks a global turning point. For the first time, we have a global consensus on accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels. This comes after delegates from some 200 countries were engaged in climate change negotiations for a fortnight. Once the gavel fell and the delegates headed home, a question on everyone’s mind – where do we stand now? What was achieved at COP28, and how did the EU team push its objectives? Find all your answers here. ↓ #EUatCOP28 #EuropeanUnion
The EC welcomes the provisional agreement reached on the reform of the EU's #ElectricityMarketDesign. It will help the EU build a #renewables-based #EnergySystem, lower energy bills & better protect citizens against price spikes.https://europa.eu/!dpfJy4
How do you perceive the Quality of Life in your city?Discover the nuances of living standards and well-being across Europe with the newly released Quality of Life report. From social inclusion to environmental factors, this study provides valuable insights for shaping future policies.Read more⬇#EUReports #QualityofLife #RegionalDevelopment

Monday 11 December 2023

EU citizens want to safeguard animals against their keeping and killing only for fur production. Today the European Commission issued an official reply to the European citizens’ initiative (ECI) ’Fur Free Europe’, backed by more than 1.5 million citizens. As a first step the Commission requested EFSA to provide by March 2025 a scientific opinion on the welfare of animals farmed for fur, to take an informed decision. Based on the outcome, the EC will communicate by March 2026 its decision on banning the animal keeping and killing for fur production. Alternatively, it would adopt appropriate standards to improve and preserve the welfare of animals. Read the full reply here: https://europa.eu/!Cw9JQ6 #EUTakeTheInitiative
The review of the revised European Citizens' Initiative regulation is out now! A more accessible and user-friendly framework brought several benefits to ECI organisers & supporters.Check some key facts and figures for the period since 2020 and read the full report on our website 👆➡️ https://europa.eu/!vgVYJK#EUTakeTheInitiative
“As if it was a film” – as it is in real life – as it is in BulgariaCelebrating the key Achievements of the Operational Programme "Regions in Growth" 2014-2020.With EUR 1.4 billion contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the programme aimed to reduce disparities of development across Bulgaria. The programme transformed numerous areas across all regions and improved living conditions for Bulgarian citizens by investing in:-sustainable and integrated urban development-energy efficiency in support centres in peripheral areas-regional educational infrastructure-regional health infrastructure-regional social infrastructure-regional tourism-regional road infrastructure.

Thursday 7 December 2023

The European Year of Skills is creating awareness about and encouraging solutions to the shortage of skilled workers in many regions. The Harnessing Talent Platform is one of the tools the European Commission has developed to help Europe’s regions promote, retain and attract the talents that their economies lack.Read more👇#EuropeanYearofSkills #HarnessingTalents #EUinmyRegion
It's ok not to be ok.To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2023, we are raising awareness for the EU comprehensive approach on mental health. More: https://europa.eu/!x3Wmt3#WorldMentalHealthDay #HealthUnion
It's time to get moving! 🚴 The European #MobilityWeek is here and it's the perfect opportunity to explore the world of bicycles. In 2022, bicycle production in the EU increased by 10%, with a record-breaking 14.7 million of bikes produced. Which country is the biggest producer of bikes?
How to improve the quality and accessibility of traineeships? The EU Commission is looking for the views of European trade unions and employers on the update of the 2014 EU Quality Framework for Traineeships. It aims to ensure that traineeships are fair, valuable and rewarding for both trainees and employers. Supporting young people’s transition from education to the labour market is a priority of the EU.
The UK is back in the Horizon family. A win-win for global scientific progress.Starting from 1 January 2024, UK researchers will be able to participate in #HorizonEurope, the EU’s research and innovation programme.The UK's association to Horizon Europe will deepen the EU's relationship with the UK in research and innovation, bringing together research communities to tackle global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation and health.#EuropeanUnion
✅ ✅ Yes, to more clean technology!✅ ✅ Fewer emissions. ✅ ✅ And a decarbonised industry. The EU's 𝗘missions 𝗧rading 𝗦cheme and the Innovation Fund make this possible! Here’s how: The ETS, with its cap and trade principle, ensures polluters pay for their greenhouse gas emissions and generate revenues to finance the transition to climate neutrality. The cap is also reduced annually in line with the EU’s climate target, ensuring that greenhouse gas emissions decrease over time. An example would be the emissions from power and industry plants that have reduced by 37% since 2005. Our Innovation Fund, completely funded by the ETS, will have secured €6.5 billion for 104 clean tech projects by 2023-end. This has the potential to avoid 470 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂e). Our #EUDataCrunch reflects the success of our ETS and Innovation Fund over the years. A new call with 4 billion for innovative decarbonisation technologies is now open. Here’s to more years of this success! ✅ ✅ Yes, to more clean technology!✅ ✅ Fewer emissions. ✅ ✅ And a decarbonised industry. The EU's 𝗘missions 𝗧rading 𝗦cheme and the Innovation Fund make this possible! Here’s how: The ETS, with its cap and trade principle, ensures polluters pay for their greenhouse gas emissions and generate revenues to finance the transition to climate neutrality. The cap is also reduced annually in line with the EU’s climate target, ensuring that greenhouse gas emissions decrease over time. An example would be the emissions from power and industry plants that have reduced by 37% since 2005. Our Innovation Fund, completely funded by the ETS, will have secured €6.5 billion for 104 clean tech projects by 2023-end. This has the potential to avoid 470 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂e). #EUDataCrunch reflects the success of our ETS and Innovation Fund over the years. #EUGreenDeal
📣 Register now for the 🇪🇺 EU Sustainable Investment Summit on 24 January 2024! #InvestGreenEUThis year’s theme will be 'Delivering on the 🌱 green transition'. Check out the website for the programme & the aftermovie of last year's event!
♿ Accessibility is a human right.Removing physical and social barriers benefits everyone, no matter their age or abilities. #EUAccessCity Awards reflect these values and celebrate cities that are taking steps to be more inclusive. And the winners for 2024 are: 🥇 🇪🇸 San Cristóbal de La Laguna ♿ for making urban spaces, transportation systems, and social activities accessible. ♿ installing acoustic traffic lights and tactile paving to guide visually impaired people. 🥈🇵🇱 Łódź for implementing comprehensive standards of accessibility to guide public investments. 🇫🇷 Saint-Quentin for improving the accessibility of the city’s public transport network. 🇩🇪 Tübingen received a special mention for its city development aligned with the principles of accessibility. 🇮🇪 South Dublin County was also awarded a special mention for making their playground and playground areas accessible and inclusive. These cities are inspiring us for a barrier-free Europe! #UnionOfEquality #EveryoneIncluded
Did you know that only seven EU Member States, as well as Norway, guarantee a place in early education and childcare for each child from an early age (6–18 months)?Discover more insights into quality, accessibility, and policy commitments in ECEC across Europe in the newest edition of the #EurydiceEU Structural indicators. This short report covers EU Member States and several other nations, shedding light on variations and key indicators impacting children's foundational education and care.

Saturday 2 December 2023

Europe is leading the way on climate action, keeping the interests of its citizens in mind and providing opportunities for the European industry. The final two pillars of the EU rules needed to reduce our net greenhouse gas emission by 55% by 2030 were adopted by the European Commission. This will not only make us reach our climate goals for 2030 but put us on track to surpass them. The full legislative package includes, among others: - a new renewable energy target for 2030 at a minimum of 42.5%, up from 32% - a new fund with over €86 billion to support the most vulnerable citizens and small businesses in the green transition.- a phaseout of new polluting vehicles by 2035. #EUGreenDeal #EuropeanUnion
Accelerating climate mitigation, boosting adaptation and working together to create resilience: these are the pillars of EU climate action.At #Cop28, the session, ‘Transition Finance: From Implementation to Impact’ will be addressing how sustainable bonds and carbon markets can provide the amounts needed to transition to a more sustainable future, how to scale-up the adoption of credible transition plans, and how to address the social and economic effects. Join the session to hear from senior policy makers and financial actors in the field.⏰ December 3, Sunday: 14:00 - 15:30 GST (11:00 - 12:30 CET)
🌡️🌡️🌡️The warmest months. The warmest year. We experienced these very recently. In fact, data indicates that for two days – on November 18 and 19, the global temperatures exceeded the pre-industrial level by more than 2°C. 🔴 The situation is becoming all the more urgent! At #COP28, the world needs to agree to drastically reduce emissions. ✔️ The EU is pushing for stronger climate ambition, finance, and global energy goals, including: ☀️ tripling global renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. ⛽ agreeing on phasing out unabated fossil fuels, ⛽ ensuring the fossil fuel consumption peaks ahead of 2030, 📉 radically reduce methane emissions. ✔️ The EU has the world’s strongest climate laws for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions have been reduced by 32.5% in the EU compared to 1990. #EUDataCrunch reflects this critical moment in history and the path forward. #EUatCOP28 #EUClimateAction #ClimateChange
Cultiver la paix et la cohésion sociale à travers la musique et le sport, c’est l’objectif du projet « Nos voix pour la paix » initié par l’UE au Burkina Faso, en collaboration avec un collectif de neuf musiciens.​​​Alors que le Burkina Faso est affecté par des attaques djihadistes et des déplacements massifs de populations, le projet « Nos voix pour la paix » a été initié par l'UE pour faire passer un message de paix dans 8 grandes villes du pays.9 artistes ont ainsi composé une chanson au titre évocateur, « Sauvons la paix ». Le clip de la chanson a été diffusé sur les réseaux sociaux et dans les grands médias du Burkina. Ces artistes ont également sillonné le pays pour organiser diverses activités sociales, et sensibiliser le public sur l'importance de la paix et de la cohésion sociale.Un artiste reconnu et engagé pour le projetLe projet « Nos voix pour la paix », financé par l'UE, a été porté par l'artiste burkinabè Alif Naaba, un chanteur et musicien engagé, reconnu sur la scène nationale et internationale. Il s'est notamment investi dans la composition de la musique d'une pièce de théâtre pour le 15ème anniversaire du génocide au Rwanda. Meilleur artiste musical du Burkina Faso en 2014, il a collaboré avec le groupe français de reggae Dub Inc, lui permettant d'obtenir un disque d'or en 2017.Un collectif d'artistes pour une chansonAlif Naaba a rassemblé huit autres grands musiciens burkinabés, au sein du collectif « Nos voix pour la paix » pour mettre en œuvre ce projet de sensibilisation sous forme d'une chanson commune. « Sauvons la paix » est interprétée dans les principales langues du Burkina, le mooré, le fulfuldé, le dioula ainsi qu'en français. Les artistes impliqués dans le collectif sont Floby (meilleur artiste du Burkina en 2010 et 2019), Amzy (artiste de la révélation en 2019), Kayawoto (artiste le plus écouté par les jeunes), Sydyr (chanteur peulh), Sissao & ATT (artistes mandingues) et 2 jeunes artistes féminines Fleur et Flora Paré.
In a powerful display of solidarity, the EU Solidarity Fund grants Slovenia a historic €100 million advance payment to aid recovery from the summer floods. This support showcases the EU's commitment to standing together in times of crisis. 💙🌍 #EUSolidarityFund #EUAssistance #FloodRecovery
We must keep global warming below the tipping point.At COP28, the EU is calling on all Parties to take urgent action and respect the commitments to limit global warming to below 2°C and aim for 1.5°C.At the EU Pavilion, President von der Leyen:🔸 discussed how to boost action to put a price on carbon with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organisation;🔹 moved forward the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Vietnam to accelerate the country’s path to decarbonization rapidly.Our Union is doing its part by delivering on the $100 billion climate finance target and helping get the new Loss & Damage Fund up and running, with €25 million.The EU also announced the first two European game-changer projects to be supported with €240 million by the EU–Catalyst partnershipThe EU is paving the way. It is time to deliver.#EUatCOP28

Tuesday 28 November 2023

"I came rushing to save my grandchildren but found them under the rubble, unresponsive."The recent earthquake in Morocco has claimed over 3,000 lives.The EU is helping ensure psychosocial support for those affected as they come to terms with their immense loss.Read more.
Even before the conflict erupted in Sudan in April this year, malnutrition rates among children under 5 years old were already on the rise. The EU is responding, as poor access to nutrition, health, water, hygiene, and food threatens the health of the country’s children.#EUHumanitarianAid
The winners of the 2025 Green Capital Award and the Green Leaf Award are...🏙️ Vilnius 🇱🇹🍀 Treviso 🇮🇹, Viladecans 🇪🇸These cities are trailblazers showing it is possible to be sustainable while offering a higher quality of life for people.#EUGreenCapital
Tackling environmental and social justice is about letting go of our overconsumption and privilege, protecting the most vulnerable and reducing the inequality gap. Together.
La Délégation de l'Union européenne (UE) en Haïti, le Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle (MENFP), ainsi que la coopération espagnole (Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo, AECID) collaborent étroitement à travers Edukayiti, un programme visant à renforcer le système éducatif en Haïti. Doté d’un budget de trois millions huit cent deux mille euros (EUR 3 802 000), ce projet marque une étape cruciale dans le partenariat entre l'UE et Haïti. Le créole haïtien en avant-plan : Edukayiti se distingue par son engagement à introduire le créole haïtien en tant que langue d'enseignement. La Faculté de Linguistique Appliquée de l'Université d'État d'Haïti (FLA) joue un rôle clé dans le développement d'outils pédagogiques, marquant ainsi une évolution significative dans le paysage éducatif haïtien.
Calling on #Youth to join the #EUEnergyDay session on 5/12 at #EUatCOP28 🇦🇪In Dubai or online🧑‍💻share your experiences on #climate and the #EnergyCrisis to help identify potential solutions to achieve the #ParisAgreement target.

Saturday 25 November 2023

Il y a trois jours, l’ Union Européenne au Burundi a clôturé la tournée de la Caravane Burundi-UE 🇧🇮 🇪🇺, organisée du 21 au 26/8/2023, dans 7 provinces du pays (#Kayanza, #Ngozi, #Gitega, #Ruyigi , #Makamba, #Rutana et #Bujumbura), pour informer la population sur les différentes interventions de l’UE au Burundi.Revivez dans ce petit film les grands moments qui ont marqué cette caravane. PS: le film a été réalisé avec un téléphone portable par Franco Molisho, gagnant du Smartphone Film competition 2023, financé par l’UE.#lesbeautesdecheznous #akezanet #caravaneburundiue #Burundi
Vous avez 18 ans ? Envie d'évasion ? 🏞️Avec #DiscoverEU🇪🇺, la Commission européenne offre à des milliers de jeunes Européens l'opportunité de partir gratuitement à la découverte de leur continent.
When disasters strike, solidarity lights the way. Since its creation in 2001, the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism has been activated 700 times, channelling essential emergency assistance in and outside the EU.Besides the 27 EU countries, 9 other states are participating in the mechanism.But how does it work?📲 when a disaster overwhelms a country, it can request assistance through the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Center (ERCC), which is active 24/7.🤝participating countries can offer emergency assistance, such as medical equipment or firefighting teams.📦 once the affected country accepts the offers, the ERCC coordinates the delivery of the aid.
🔍 Microplastics are in the food we eat and in the water we drink. They are everywhere – in the seas, rivers, and on land. European Commission has just adopted new measures to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU chemical legislation REACH. Among the products affected: 💧 Cosmetics containing microbeads, ⚽ The granular infill material used on artificial sport surfaces, ✨ Detergents, fabric softeners, glitter, fertilisers, plant protection products, toys, medicines and medical devices, just to name a few. These new rules are a major step towards fighting microplastic pollution as they will prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics over 20 years! #EUGreenDeal #ZeroPollution
Following the deadly earthquake that hit western Afghanistan this weekend, the EU will provide €3.5 million in emergency humanitarian aid.This funding aims to address the most urgent needs of the affected population.

Friday 24 November 2023

Mental health matters!New data shows: 89% of Europeans consider that mental health promotion is as important as physical health promotion.This underlines the need for an EU comprehensive approach to mental health.More: https://europa.eu/!qHW4qF#HealthUnion #WorldMentalHealthDay
🩺💙️ True health includes mental well-being.📊 On World Mental Health Day, #EUDataCrunch shows that young people especially are not receiving the care they need.The EU is putting mental health on par with physical health by introducing 20 flagship initiatives and providing €1.23 billion in funding.Among these measures:🔹 The Youth First flagship programme will develop tools for children and young people to address mental health,🔸 2000 health professionals will be trained to work in a multi-disciplinary way by 2026,🔹 €18 million will be dedicated to tackling stigma and discrimination around mental health,🔸 €6 million will be dedicated to preventing depression and suicide.#EUHealth #HealthUnion #WorldMentalHealthDay
🇭🇺✨ Incredible strides in Hungary's development!Discover some life-changing achievements with the help of EU funds, including 10,000 new nursery places, 40,000 in-kindergarten spots, and the renovation of 2,000 primary healthcare facilities.This transformative effort is a testament to the power of EU Regional Policy.Learn more⬇#HungaryDevelopment #EURegionalFund #EUinmyRegion
🔴🔴🔴 We’re living on a boiling planet. 2023 is on track to be the hottest year ever. And summer 2023 broke temperature records globally by a wide margin. We’re seeing these temperature records being repeatedly broken and climate impacts being felt in unprecedented wildfires, floods, storms and droughts worldwide. It’s urgent, it’s vital – that we act now to make a difference. The EU is leading #ClimateAction at home and abroad. It is committed to the green transition and will push for real progress at #COP28 climate negotiations. Be part of the conversation and follow #EUatCOP28 to know the latest. 🗺️ According to Copernicus Climate Change Service/ECMWF, September 2023 was the warmest September on record for Europe.
On 8 November, four new European citizens’ initiatives were registered! Learn about the organisers’ proposals and check out all open initiatives ⤵️#EUTakeTheInitiative
The ‘ImagineEU’ video competition is open for applications!The competition, inspired by the concept of the European Citizens’ Initiative, calls on students in their final 2 years of high school to team up and share their ideas on how to make the EU an even better place to live. The 3 winning teams will experience how the EU works in a study trip to Brussels!Discover more about the competition – info available in all EU languages – and apply by 13 December: #EUTakeTheInitiative
🎉 Another successful implementation of the European Union's borrowing plan! 💶 On behalf of the European Union, the European Commission raised €8 billion, including a €3 billion tap of #NextGenerationEU green bonds🌿 on the financial markets.💚 This transaction underlines the European Union's strong commitment to a sustainable and resilient #Europe.📈 The ransaction brings the total volume of NextGenerationEU green bond issuances to €47.2 billion, with proceeds being used to finance green projects from the Member States' national Recovery and Resilience plans (RRPs) – the roadmaps to spending under NextGenerationEU.💪 The deal received strong interest from investors, who placed bids totalling over €66 billion for the new 5-year bond and over €70 billion for the 24-year NGEU Green Bond. This equals oversubscription rates of approximately 13 times and 24 times, respectively.
In Slovenia and Greece, the EU Solidarity Fund has played a pivotal role in providing assistance during emergencies across two programming periods. 🇸🇮🇬🇷💙 This demonstrates the power of EU solidarity in action, supporting member states in times of crisis.🤝 #EUSolidarityFund #CohesionPolicy #EmergencyAssistance

Wednesday 22 November 2023

🌟Watch live tomorrow the 2023 #RegioStars Awards ceremony, celebrating excellence 🏆 in EU-funded projects under #CohesionPolicy.Discover the projects having a real impact on citizens' lives in the regions of Europe🇪🇺 #EUInnovation #EUinmyRegion
European Commission presented new #EUecodesign and #EnergyLabelling 🏷️ rules for household tumble dryers.The introduced changes aim to #saveenergy and increase repair accessibility. Read more 👉 europa.eu/!f4XQK8
Do you know about OLS? 🤔 💡The #OnlineLanguageSupport is an EU service offering A1-A2 lessons in 29 languages for all citizens. Log in to learn how to introduce yourself, ask for directions, present your family, and many more! ➡️https://bit.ly/EU-OnlineLanguageSupport
💡Do you know that there are 29 language assessments offered by #OnlineLanguageSupport for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps participants? You can take the one in your new language to start at the right level.Once you’ve done it, you can download your certificate ➡️https://bit.ly/EUOnlineLanguageSupport#ErasmusPlus #EUSolidarityCorps
The revised Renewable Energy ⚡️ Directive has entered into force!It raises the EU's binding #RenewableEnergy target 🎯 for 2030 to at least 42,5%, up from the previous 32%, with the aspiration to reach 45%.

Tuesday 21 November 2023

From the printing press to the Anthem of Europe, nuclear fission and the formula E=mc2. Did you know that the discoveries and artworks of German speakers have revolutionised our world?Watch this short video and let Empress Elizabeth of Austria show you which letter is found only in the German alphabet, as well as introduce you to figures like Johannes Gutenberg, Ludwig van Beethoven, Albert Einstein and Austrian physicist Lise Meitner.Study German, discover the language – just one of many that you can learn with Online Language Support!
European Commission has set out key priorities in the #EuropeanSemester Autumn Package for the year ahead with a focus to strengthen EU competitiveness. The package is a guidance where we chart a course for the EU and our countries’ economies through the still turbulent waters ahead.The euro area recommendation presents tailored policy advice to euro area countries. This year the focus lies on policy responses to the challenges of high inflation and competitiveness.
Looking to improve your self-introduction skills and create new relationships?Try asking about hobbies!Learn to break the ice in German in this #OnlineLanguageSupport lesson.
It’s #InternationalStudentsDay.Here are 9 opportunities for young Europeans to learn, work, volunteer, travel or even be part of the democratic process.Find out what opportunities are in store for you.
#EUCivilProtection is supporting countries affected by the crisis in the Middle East.Donations by 🇬🇷🇸🇪🇪🇸, the mobilisation of #rescEU medical items, and repatriation of EU citizens are contributing to this joint crisis management effort.Read more.
Are you an Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps mobility participant? Go and join#OnlineLanguageSupport to improve or learn a new language to improve your mobility experience, advance your career and learn about other cultures.Join OLS➡️https://bit.ly/EU-OnlineLanguageSupport#ErasmusPlus #EUSolidarityCorps

Thursday 2 November 2023

In the EU, sales of electric vehicles 🚗 (EVs) reached more than 475,000 in the first quarter of 2023.That's an increase 📈 of 34% compared to the same quarter in 2022Read more:#EletricityMarkets
Zabok, Croatia🇭🇷 has a brand new Regional Centre of Competence in Tourism and Hospitality! 🏨🍽️ Equipped with modernized and new classrooms, practice rooms, a training center, and shared spaces, it also features an academic-hospitality facility with accommodation units of various categories. It will provide the best practical training to the center's participants through operational segments in real-life situations.#EURegionalFund🇪🇺
Zabok, Hrvatska 🇭🇷, ima potpuno novi Regionalni centar kompetencija za turizam i ugostiteljstvo! 🏨🍽️ Opremljen moderniziranim i novim učionicama, vježbaonicama, centrom za obuku i zajedničkim prostorijama, također sadrži akademsko ugostiteljsko postrojenje sa smještajnim jedinicama različitih kategorija. Pružit će najbolju praktičnu obuku sudionicima centra kroz operativne segmente u stvarnim situacijama radi adekvatne edukacije te stjecanja znanja i vještina očekivanih od stručnjaka za turizam u privatnom sektoru.#EUFunds

Tuesday 31 October 2023

🌱 Exciting news for those passionate about sustainability and just transitions!The European Commission has unveiled a valuable resource - the Just Transition Platform toolkits. These toolkits provide practical guidance and inspiring examples, empowering communities and organizations to navigate sustainable transitions successfully.Explore the wealth of knowledge and inspiration within these toolkits and be part of the positive change👇Let's build a greener, fairer future together! 🌍🇪🇺 #JustTransition #Sustainability #EUinmyRegion
Stronger together through sustainable investment.#GlobalGateway is EU's strategy to connect countries and regions around the world by encouraging public and private investment driven by good governance, transparency, and equal partnership.By focusing on transformative projects, the EU plans to mobilise up to €300 billion for investments in partner countries – from Latin America to South-East Asia and across Africa.Global Gateway is a unique way to deliver a more sustainable future for all.#EuropeanUnion
🌆 What does it take to create flourishing cities and ensure the happiness of their citizens?This thought-provoking article by Gergő Pap explores the pivotal role of development and growth in shaping vibrant urban communities.Check it out and gain valuable insights into the dynamics of urban development👇🏙️ #UrbanGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #Youth4Regions
A new EU humanitarian air bridge flight has left Denmark carrying 51 tonnes of medicines, medical items, and education supplies to Egypt, on behalf of UNICEF, for people in need in Gaza.The delivered aid will be used to scale-up the humanitarian response to the recent escalation of violence affecting people in Gaza.The EU is funding the total cost of all flights and supporting the coordination of operations under the European Humanitarian Response Capacity.
🚄🌍 Achieving significant milestones in transport infrastructure! Cohesion Policy funds are at the forefront of modernizing the Elin Pelin-Kostenets railway section in Bulgaria. This ambitious project promises not only enhanced connectivity but also a more sustainable and efficient railway network.Learn more about the positive impact of EU Cohesion Policy ⬇Let's continue building a stronger, more connected Europe! 🇧🇬#EUProjects #CohesionPolicy #RailwayModernization
🚀🇪🇺 The European Commission has taken a significant step forward in empowering Europe with the launch of the Demography Toolbox.This innovative initiative is all about tapping into the diversity of our continent and harnessing the talent within.By supporting and connecting individuals across demographics, the Demography Toolbox is set to revolutionize the way we approach growth and innovation. Learn more about this game-changing launch here⬇#EUtalent #DemographyToolbox #HarnessingTalent
Our wind industry is a European success story.The EU's Wind Power Action Plan will give the European wind industry the certainty to scale up, invest, and innovate in Europe. The plan aims to accelerate the permitting procedures, improve auctions, help the industry access to finance and ensure a fair international environment for our companies. In 2022, wind power supplied 16% of EU electricity. This figure should grow to 34% to reach our 2030 renewable energy target. This will not only strengthen our energy independence, but also help us reach our climate goals. #EUGreenDeal #EuropeanUnion #EUDataCrunch

Saturday 28 October 2023

📢 Call for proposals for Information Measures for the EU Cohesion policy💶 With a budget of €7m, disbursed in the form of grants up to €300 000 to organisations or consortia, the funded campaigns last for 12 months and aim to raise awareness of cohesion policy and the ways in which it improves EU citizens’ lives.✍ With the guarantee of editorial independence, the grant winners’ activities aim to enable a more informed debate about future priorities for the EU and how the funding should be used and with what results.📰 To date more than 150 organisations have received grants allowing their communication activities to reach millions of people through the press, TV and radio, events, and online platforms in 25 Member States.📅 If you feel that your organisation has the skills and ideas for how to reach an audience and communicate the benefits of cohesion policy in an informative and engaging way, you can apply here until 09 January 2024 17:00:00 Brussels time: https://lnkd.in/ejni7Dxz#CohesionPolicy #CommunicateEU #RegionalDevelopment
Dive into Innovation with Swarm Intelligence in Schleswig-Holstein! 🌊In the latest episode of the "Stories from the Regions" series, we venture into Schleswig-Holstein to unravel the MAUS project. "Mobile Autonomous Underwater System" is a remarkable collaborative initiative involving Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Kiel University, University of Lübeck, emma technologies, and subCtech.This cross-sector EU funded project showcases two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), 'Hansel' and 'Gretel,' designed to work in tandem using swarm intelligence. They've been engineered to learn from experience, enabling them to detect and assess potentially toxic waste on the Baltic seabed more efficiently than current methods.Discover how this innovative technology is shaping the future of environmental research and conservation.#Innovation #SwarmIntelligence #EUinmyRegion
Access to quality education should not be determined by one's background or personal characteristics. The latest #EurydiceEU fact sheet on diversity and inclusion gives an overview of the recently published report's main findings. It sheds light on inequities that still persist in European education and on the policies in place to support students with special educational needs, migrants, refugees, ethnic minorities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Strategies like targeted admission policies, removing administrative barriers, and embracing blended learning are helping create inclusive education. Have a look at this fact sheet to understand how education systems ensure that all learners have a fair shot at success and what is left to be done.

Sunday 15 October 2023

Monday 2 October 2023

The EU Publications Office has made a historic shift in how it publishes the Official Journal of the European Union, the EU's gazette in which EU legal acts are published. As from 1 October, it is now publishing the Official Journal act by act, rather than as a collation of acts.⁣⁣With this fast, flexible and direct way of publishing #EULaw, citizens will be able to access #EUlaw even more easily and efficiently with EUR-Lex: eur-lex.europa.eu⁣⁣Check it out!
Are you an artist or a cultural professional looking for a chance to travel and collaborate across Europe? Apply now for Culture Moves Europe, the EU’s largest cultural mobility scheme! You can get grants and extra support to overcome any barriers to your international mobility. Whether you work in performing arts, visual arts, music, cultural heritage, architecture, design, fashion or literature, this is a great opportunity for you to expand your horizons and network. Applications are open until 31 May 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to define the European cultural landscape.
October is European Cybersecurity Month, the EU's campaign to promote online security and fight social engineering scams. Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats and stay safe online.

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Have you ever wanted to know what it is like working at the heart of the EU? Don’t miss the chance to apply for the Blue Book traineeship programme.You can spend up to five months working with EU officials on a wide range of tasks, from competition law to environmental policy. More than that, you will help Europe make a difference.
Putting energy efficiency first. The new amendment of the Energy Efficiency Directive solidifies the 'energy efficiency first principle' as a legal requirement. This landmark decision reinforces the EU's unwavering commitment to combating climate change and propels us towards a future of energy conservation and sustainability.
The island of Porto Santo revives its cultural heritage
16 years of blockade, recurrent hostilities, and air strikes. With every passing year, the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. In photos, see how EU humanitarian aid is helping together with the Norwegian Refugee Council.
The EU is working around the clock to channel emergency assistance. In the wake of devastating floods in Slovenia and relentless wildfires in Cyprus, both countries activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The first list of needs has already been dispatched to our member states, asking for mostly heavy machinery and engineering units to operate them. EU countries including Germany, Greece and France are already providing assistance. Cyprus and Slovenia can count on EU Solidarity!

Monday 7 August 2023

Would you like to travel across Europe by train in a fast, safe, and sustainable way? Thanks to the EU Space Programme, new cutting-edge technologies are being implemented to improve the rail sector, from the precise location of trains to potential hazard detection. The EU is at work to keep train safety and service quality is on track.
To commemorate its presidency of the Council of the European Union, Spain has minted a stunning €2 coin, with approximately 1.5 million units set to circulate across Europe, starting from Madrid.One month ago, Presidencia española del Consejo de la UE took the helm of the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Each country that uses the euro as its official currency may issue two commemorative coins per year. These coins have the same features, properties and common side as normal €2 coins.
Do you want to make a difference in your community and connect with other Europeans? Do you have an idea for a Town Twinning or CERV project that promotes EU values and democracy? If yes, then watch this video to discover how to apply for EU funding. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the EU’s new narrative that puts citizens, equality, values, democracy and rights at the centre.

Saturday 8 July 2023

Humans have been improving grains, fruits, vegetables ever since we started growing them.New genomic techniques allow us to do the same, faster & with more precision.The EU Commission presents a new framework protecting human & animal health & the environment.
Europe’s resilience depends on healthy soils.The @EU_Commission proposed the Soil Monitoring Law - the first in Europe – to ensure a viable future for our farmers, landowners, and people.It's a vital step to ensure all soils are healthy by 2050.
EU Funded projects deliver once more! The Brăila Bridge in Romania, the largest over the Danube and the third-largest in the EU, is now open. It will save travel time by 50 minutes and boost the region’s economy and tourism.
The Summer Eurydice Voice is coming soon! Learn about education news, reports, data and stats in Europe, and discover how education systems work and compare.
How can Europe achieve sustainability and well-being for all? The 2023 Strategic Foresight Report proposes ten areas for action to achieve a successful transition and strengthen Europe’s Open Strategic Autonomy.From a new European social contract to a move towards a 'Europe of investments,'