Banning colouring pencil, doner kebabs, Belgian fries or Bavarian beer: here is a collection of EU myths from the year 2017.

 URBIS - подкрепа за инвестициите на градовете.

European Year of Cultural Heritage – Instagram Competition

To celebrate the launch of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, we're launching a photo competition on Instagram. The task is to capture Europe's traditions in the festive season. So grab your smartphone and show us what Cultural Heritage means to you around the end of the year – may it be warming recipes, special celebrations or landmarks in the snow.

Low carbon life in Finland

Low carbon life in Finland: residents in Ii - a small town in the centre of the country - reduced CO2 emissions more quickly than any other municipality in 2007-2015 and plan 80% cuts by 2030. The project is co-financed by EU cohesion policy.

Time to exercise your EU Consumer Rights

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly….tis also the ! Stay tuned on EU Justice and Consumers for their top ten Christmas tips.

Združeni narodi 20. maj razglasili za svetovni dan čebel.

Europe for Citizens programme 2014-20

Europe for Citizens programme 2014-20: the Commission carried out mid-term evaluation, report to be published at the beginning of 2018.

Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union for the first time in history

First Vice-President Timmermans explained why EU Commission is proposing to the Council to adopt a decision under Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union for the first time in history. Click to watch the video.

Europe's capital markets

Europe's capital markets will be more efficient and better supervised thanks to a revamp of rules for investment firms. Click to read more about EU Commission latest proposal.

EU to invest over €114 million to help 262 small businesses bring their innovation on the market

Good news for 262 small businesses in Europe!

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union

The European Commission sent a Recommendation to the Council to begin discussions on the next phase of the orderly withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Safe products are an EU priority

Safe products are an EU priority. European Commission's two proposals for the Single Market will help stop unsafe goods and make it easier for companies to sell safe products across Europe. Click to watch the video.

EU Solidarity at work

EU Solidarity at work: new report highlights what the EU Solidarity Fund has achieved in 2016nThe report details all the applications for EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) assistance received from EU countries and the amounts of aid paid out during 2016. The Commission received 6 applications following natural disasters and awarded Greece €1.6M in June 2016; Germany €31.4M in Oct 2016; the UK €60M, Cyprus €7.3M and Portugal €4M in January 2017 and Italy €1.2BN in June 2017

Strengthened EU rules to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing

This will substantially reinforce the current rules, stepping up the fight against money laundering & terrorist financing in the EU, and increasing transparency.

По-добри компетенции за по-добри резултати при инвестиране на фондовете на ЕС

Un nuovo strumento aiuta le istituzioni coinvolte nella gestione del #FESR a migliorare ulteriormente le competenze necessarie per un investimento efficiente ed efficace

How does the Baltic electricity synchronisation project work?

EU wants to synchronise the Baltic States' electricity network with the Western European continental system. How does the Baltic electricity synchronisation project work?

PTBS: dostępne mieszkania w Poznani.

Jean Claude Juncker's vision published by Malta Independent

EU leaders have discussed deepening the Economic and Monetary Union at first-ever EU27 Eurozone Summit. This is Jean Claude Juncker's vision published by Malta Independent.

22 Galileo satellites

Four additional Galileo satellites have successfully been launched into orbit, bringing the constellation to 22 satellites.

In 2018, EU cohesion policy will turn 30!

In 2018, EU cohesion policy will turn 30! It has been accompanying the evolutions of the EU: from the creation of the single market to the need to foster convergence to underpin the EMU, successive enlargements and to respond to the migration crisis.

Vai tu zināji, ka, pateicoties ES atbalstam, Krista ģimenes drava ir viens no lielākajiem medus un bišu maizes ražotājiem Dienvidkurzemē?

Infographic: Pesticides in the EU

How are pesticides approved and authorised in the EU? Who is responsible for their use? How can pesticides be used sustainably? What about residues in food?

Highest employment level ever recorded in the euro area and the EU

Highest employment level ever recorded in the euro area and the EU: 236.3 million employed in the EU, of which 156.3 million in euro area.

ESI Funds: by the end of 2016, an estimated 154,000 new jobs

ESI Funds: already €278 billion delivered to Europe’s real economy. By October 2017, almost half of the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds' budget for 2014-2020 had been committed to concrete projects. By the end of 2016, almost 793,500 businesses had received support from the funds, creating an estimated 154,000 new jobs.

The EU decision-making process more transparent and accessible to everyone

European Parliament and European Commission have made a joint interinstitutional effort to make the EU decision-making process more transparent and accessible to everyone.

We only have one planet, one chance and no plan B

We only have one planet, one chance and no plan B. European Commission unveiled its Action Plan for the Planet, with 10 transformative initiatives for a modern economy and a fair society.

EU cohesion policy: impact on the regions

EU cohesion policy follows specific strategies on four different macro-areas: Adriatic and Ionian; Alps; Baltic Sea, Danube. This is the latest comprehensive study analyzing the strategies and their impact on the regions.

Integrity Pacts

Integrity Pacts promotes Civil Control Mechanism for Safeguarding EU Funds: the European Commission perspective.

This transformation is both indispensable and within reach

Kicking off the EU Coal Regions in Transition Platform: read EU Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič opinion ahead of #OnePlanetSummit in Paris.

The EU Customs Union protects our environment

Did you know? EU Customs Union protects our environment by stopping imports of plant and animal species which may pose a threat to EU's ecosystem. Click to watch the video!

What does the EU Customs Union mean for you and your business?

What does the EU Customs Union mean for you and your business? Click to watch this short video!

The EU Customs Union protects you

Did you know that our customs union can stop fake medicines from entering the EU? Learn more and watch the video.

L’Union européenne a mis en place un écosystème attractif pour les startups en France

Oui, l’Union européenne a mis en place un écosystème attractif pour les startups en France. Rien à envier à la Silicon Valley!

EU Customs Union

EU Customs Union saves you time: when you order a pair of shoes from another EU country they will be delivered to your doorstep without being stopped by customs | Watch video & learn more 

Do you want to regularly see pictures of EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker institutional meetings?

Do you want to regularly see pictures of EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker institutional meetings? Check out this page. They are free of charge for EU-related information and education purposes.

Happy 1st birthday European Solidarity Corps!

Happy 1st birthday European Solidarity Corps! Thanks to this programme, young Europeans are volunteering or working in projects that are making our communities a better place to live! 

The European Year of Cultural Heritage

The European Year of Cultural Heritage has officially started in Milan! Click to learn more.

You buy a new bicycle from another EU country, you can have it delivered at your home without paying any customs duties

Did you know? Thanks to EU Customs Union, when you buy a new bicycle from another EU country, you can have it delivered at your home without paying any customs duties | Watch video & discover more.

Die EU investiert in Kunst und Kreativität: Mit über 25 Ausstellungen und 1.500 Events ist das Dortmunder U das neue Wahrzeichen Dortmunds.

EU-steun droeg bij tot het succes van Flen Pharma.  Lees het verhaal.

Euroopan unionin avulla rakennetaan Pasilaan energiatehokkaita asuntoja, toimistoja ja kauppakeskus.

EU funding

When a pharmacist aims for the perfect healing product, and ends up creating his company:"This is Flen Pharma's story". Thanks to EU funding, this Belgian project has been able to invest in innovative solutions and treat hundreds of thousands of burns.

Négociations

Le chef négociateur de la Commission Européenne explique ici l'accord avec le Royaume Uni sur la première phase des négociations.

EU - Japan

The European Commission and Japan have finalised negotiations of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan. Click to read more.

Fekete Zsóka uniós támogatással hozta létre mangalicafarmját, ahol 350 mangalicát tart. Az állatokat feldolgozva díjnyertes termékeket állít elő.

Euro: a currency of 340 million people in 19 countries

The euro is a currency of 340 million people in 19 countries, the second most used currency in the world.  Watch how the European Commission wants to strengthen the Economic and Monetary Union.

EU customs

What are the benefits of EU customs for EU citizens?

Fixing the roof of the European Economic and Monetary Union

Check out European Commission's proposals on further steps towards completing the Economic and Monetary Union.

EU steps up its support to education for all with €100 million

The EU supports education around the world with additional €100 million for the millions of girls and boys not attending school.

An innovative & cost effective high-tech solution to make humanitarian aid more effective

Can you develop an innovative & cost effective high-tech solution to make humanitarian aid more effective? There is €1 million to win in each of the 5 categories of the just-launched European Innovation Council (EIC) Horizon Prize, on Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid. 

The 2016 EU Industrial and Investment Scoreboard

In which sectors did EU companies invest in research? See the figures in the latest scoreboard. 

Iz kohezijskih fondova izdvojena 64 milijuna eura za bolju zaštitu okoliša u Hrvatskoj. 

Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society

A true success story of EU funding: 'BERAS' (Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society) project 'BERAS' developed techniques in transforming food systems that were picked up by the United Nations and have now worldwide effects!

A new Cycle: The European Union supporting Trade

The EU is committed to developing and investing in trade and business partnerships.

Students seek app for German-Danish cross-border region. 

"rescEU", a reserve of civil protection capabilities

The European Commission will create rescEU, a reserve of civil protection capabilities such as aerial forest fighting planes, special water pumps, field hospitals and emergency medical teams. Click to learn more.

President Jean-Claude Juncker was interviewed

President Jean-Claude Juncker was interviewed by El Pais.

Jean-Claude Juncker en El Pais: "Hay que decir adiós a la austeridad, quizá el mayor error europeo en la crisis. Hay que introducir una línea presupuestaria para apoyar el euro cuando vengan malos tiempos, crear un ministro de Finanzas del euro, completar la unión bancaria con un fondo de garantía de depósitos mutualizado para mejorar la solidaridad".

EU Cities for Fair and Ethical Trade

New "EU Cities for Fair and Ethical Trade" award acknowledges the importance of EU cities as the focal point of fair and ethical trade. It aims to recognize and celebrate cities’ achievements and positive impact in the area of social, economic and environmental sustainability in international trade.

Antitrust

Antitrust: EU Commission sends Statement of Objections to Jupilier and Leffe producer AB InBev for preventing cheaper imports of beer into Belgium.

"Saisir sa chance avec l'Europe". Vous-même ou vos enfants se posent des questions sur leur parcours scolaire et professionnel local ou dans un contexte européen ? Inscrivez les pour participer au dialogue citoyen avec Marc Lemaitre Directeur général de la politique région et urbaine à la Commission européenne et Louis Aloccio, Président de l’E2C à Marseille le 28/11 ! 

EU funded research

Check out the new European Commission's playlist of EU funded research and innovation projects that have a real impact on our daily lives. 

We are Norte awards. 

Komisja Europejska wpisała kiełbasę piaszczańską do rejestru chronionych przez UE oznaczeń geograficznych żywności. Nazwa specjału pochodzi od Piasków Wielkich, starożytnej wsi na terenie Krakowa. Legenda datuje początki jej produkcji na czasy Kazimierza Wielkiego. Przez wieki była dostarczana na dwór królewski na Wawelu. Produkowana jest głównie z grubo siekanych szynek oraz schabu wieprzowego, peklowanych w wywarze z ziół, w tym jałowca, a następnie wędzona w dymie ze spalania drewna z buków, olch i dębów.

Angesichts des "Sklavenhandels" mit Migranten in Libyen dürfe die EU nicht schweigen, sagt EU-Kommissions-Chef Jean-Claude Juncker im Deutsche Welle-Interview und plädiert erneut für mehr legale Immigration in die EU.

Всяка мечта има нужда от малко подкрепа - европейските инвестиции я предоставят тук и сега.

Die EU investiert in die Zukunft junger Menschen in Wörgl! Die LEA - Leben Entfalten Anregen unterstützt Jugendliche im Alter zwischen 15 und 19 Jahren auf dem Sprung in die Erstausbildung und den Arbeitsmarkt.

The European Pillar of Social Rights

New European Commission public consultation following the proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: How can we make sure that all workers are covered by social protection? Have your say.

Annuncio della Commissaria Corina Creţu: La Commissione europea stanzierà 28 milioni di euro per il rilancio dell’economia in Umbria. 5 milioni saranno destinati alla ricostruzione della basilica di San Benedetto a Norcia.

European Commission’s solidarity with Italy: Corina Creţu announces €28 million towards regenerating economic activity in Umbria region affected by severe earthquakes.