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
Are you using op.europa.eu, the EU’s portal to law, data and publications & more? Yes? The EU Publication Office wants to hear from you! Share your opinion in this quick survey. Your input will help the Publication Office tailor our services better to your needs!
🚄 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