Health technology

EU Commission has put forward a proposal to boost cooperation amongst #EU Member States for assessing health technology. This will lead to greater transparency and innovative health tools and approaches. Find out more.

New Code of Conduct for EU Commissioners

Juncker Commission makes a further step towards: 🌱Responsibility 🌿Transparency 🌳Accountability. New Code of Conduct for EU Commissioners enters into force.

State of play of Juncker Commission’s ten priorities

European Parliament Think Tank has assessed the state of play of #TeamJunckerEU legislative priorities. 3 years after taking office, EU Commission has submitted 80% of the initiatives it has announced.

EU Energy Poverty Observatory

As displayed in the map below, ability to keep home adequately warm vary considerably in the EU. New EU Energy Poverty Observatory is there to improve the measuring, monitoring and sharing of knowledge and best practice on energy poverty.

Environment

Every year, more than 400,000 Europeans die prematurely as a consequence of poor #AirQuality. Commissioner Karmenu Vella has met Environment Ministers from 9 EU countries to make sure that they take effective measures to meet their environmental targets. Read his statement.

It is not a revolution but an evolution

It is not a revolution but an evolution. The future of European food and farming is changing direction, heading towards more sustainability, simplicity and flexibility.

Cross-border medical care

Healthy outlook for cross-border medical care. In recent years, NÖGUS (Lower Austrian Health & Social Fund) has established numerous cooperative efforts and projects between Lower #Austria and neighbouring countries in the #health sector, thanks to EU Regional Development Fund.

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables a day

Eating at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables a day may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Find out more at the EU knowledge gateway.

Slovensko: Iniciatíva Komisie pomáha vyrovnávať rozdiely v regiónoch s nízkymi príjmami. HDP prešovského regiónu rýchlo rastie, stále však výrazne zaostáva za priemerom EÚ a celého Slovenska. V rámci iniciatívy Vyrovnávanie rozdielov a v partnerstve so slovenskými vnútroštátnymi orgánmi poskytnú odborníci Komisie a Svetovej banky v teréne cielenú podporu pre tento región.

Bevorderen van buitenlandse investeringen in Vlaanderen, België. Het EFRO geeft, samen met het Vlaamse Hermesfonds, een financiële stimulans aan Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), een agentschap van de Vlaamse overheid ter bevordering van internationaal ondernemen in Vlaanderen.

Integrationsförderung durch Jugendarbeit. Ein #EFRE-gefördertes Projekt gibt deutschsprachigen Nicht-Muttersprachlern die Möglichkeit, sich in der Jugendarbeit in der grenzüberschreitenden EuRegio-Region zu engagieren.

In 2018 zal de Commissie een omvattend voorstel maken voor de volgende generatie van financiële programma’s onder het post 2020 MFK, het lange-termijnbudget van de EU. Het Commissievoorstel zal zo worden ontworpen dat het de EU toelaat om daar te investeren waar dit het meeste nodig is en ook waar het meer kan bereiken dan wanneer Lidstaten dit afzonderlijk zouden doen. Dit vereist een zorgvuldige beoordeling van acties en resultaten uit het verleden en een inschatting van wat in de toekomst beter kan. Geef uw mening en draag zo bij aan het cohesiebeleid.

Catching up initiative

Slovakia: Commission initiative helps a low-income region catch up. North-East Slovakia regio of Prešov's GDP is rapidly growing but remains well under the EU and Slovak average. In the framework of the Catching up initiative, Commission and World Bank experts on the ground will provide tailored support to the region, in partnership with the Slovak national authorities.

Be vigilant in the face of hatred, discrimination and dehumanisation

"The 27th of January is a date marked in history by sorrow and grief. This day should remind us to be vigilant in the face of hatred, discrimination and dehumanisation" – Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission.

The EU is one of the largest traders in the world

The EU is one of the largest traders in the world. In 2016, almost 313 million customs declarations were handled by more than 2 000 EU customs offices. Read more.

Saving, protecting and empowering millions of children through education in emergency

This is how the EU saves, protects and empowers millions of children through education in emergency. Watch the video.

The euro almost the major global means of payment

The euro rivals the US dollar as the major global means of payment. Over 36% of global payments are concluded in euro – just short of the US dollar, which stands at 39%.

Climate change

All citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from professionals dealing with adaptation to climate change in all types of organisations in the EU.

Partecipa alla consultazione pubblica sull'adattamento dell'UE al cambiamento climatico.

Smart Specialisation

Smart Specialisation: 60 European regions get ready to develop joint energy projects. After setting energy as a priority in their strategies, they will now move to the practical phase – implementing pilot activities and defining business and funding plans.

European consumers

With support from EU countries, EU Commission invests €873 million in clean energy infrastructure. 17 projects will deliver cheaper and secure energy to all European consumers.

Data protection

EU Commission wants to make sure that everyone is able to comply with and benefit from the new EU #dataprotection rules. There is a new website which is full of useful information about the #GDPR. Check it out.

European Education Area by 2025

The first #EduSummitEU lays the foundations of #EuropeanEducationArea by 2025. Check out the programme and follow it live!

Integration of people

EU Funds support the integration of people with a migrant background. Member States have at their disposal a wide range of EU instruments, that can support different types of projects in the field of integration.

Antitrust

Antitrust: European Commission fines Qualcomm €997 million for abuse of dominant market position in LTE baseband chipsets. Vestager: "They illegally shut out rivals from market of LTE baseband chipsets for over 5 years."

European Data Protection

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), currently Giovanni Buttarelli, is the European Union’s independent data protection authority. Among its many tasks, it monitors and ensures the protection of personal data and privacy when EU institutions and bodies process the personal information of individuals. Discover this increasingly influential authority!

Horizon 2020 In Full Swing -Three Years On – Key facts and figures 2014-2016

The brochure "Horizon 2020 In Full Swing -Three Years On – Key facts and figures 2014-2016" provides a snapshot of the programme's main achievements, taking into account more than 300 calls for proposals. For the first time, some early trends can be glimpsed from the year-on-year evolution of key monitoring data such as success rates, SME participation, and project evaluation.

EU leads the world on fair income distribution

Economic, Financial, Social and Technological Trends in a Changing World: Europe is back.

Vice-President Dombrovskis intervention at the the Economic Affairs Councile (ECOFIN)

Watch European Commission Vice-President Dombrovskis intervention at the the Economic Affairs Councile (ECOFIN).

On Body and Soul and The Square nominated for 2018 Oscars

Congrats to EU supported movies On Body and Soul and The Square nominated for 2018 Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film! #OscarNoms

Solutions nutritionnelles innovantes dédiées à la prévention des maladies cardio-métaboliques

Spécialisée dans le développement de solutions nutritionnelles innovantes dédiées à la prévention des maladies cardio-métaboliques et à l’accompagnement nutritionnel des patients, et soutenue par les fonds européens régionaux FEDER, Valbiotis présente ses solutions à la conférence J.P. Morgan Health à San Francisco.

The most prominent factors underpinning Europe's upward trajectory

The EU27 and the euro area have surprised analysts with a stronger than expected recovery, and forecasts show a continuation of this trend for the foreseeable future.This latest publication by the EPSC highlights some of the most prominent factors underpinning Europe's upward trajectory.

Nijmegen heeft het stokje overgenomen als Europese Groene hoofdstad 2018. De oudste stad van Nederland is nu een stad van de toekomst en koploper met een grote groene beweging klaar om burgers en bedrijven te inspireren. Wat moet aanzetten tot meer banen en groene investeringen.

Why do European Commission interpreters love Bulgaria?

Why do European Commission interpreters love Bulgaria? Find out what they like about Bulgaria's cities, people and language.

EU Budget

European Commission Director-General for Budget Nadia Calviño can answer to anything you want to know about the #EUBudget and the EU Multiannual Financial Framework beyond 2020. Save the data and join the live chat on Facebook!

Africa's biggest displacement crisis

Thousands of people have been killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Kasai region since 2016, according to UN estimates. Conflict has caused the internal displacement of more than a million people the peak of the crisis, according to OCHA figures. DRC is Africa's biggest displacement crisis. The EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) has financed various projects through its implementing partners. It focuses on rapid response to population movements, protection and life-saving assistance.

An ERDF-funded project aimed at promoting entrepreneurship

An ERDF-funded project aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in Portugal will hold a series of free online seminars over the coming year.

 

New EU Plastics Strategy

The new EU Plastics Strategy aims to reduce plastic waste & marine litter. No plastic – or time – should be wasted! Help define future action on plastics in the consultation on single-use plastics and fishing gear by 12 February 2018. #PlasticsStrategy

EU H2020 Dashboard

DYK you can check out interesting statistics on #H2020 proposals, success rates, funded projects & participants in your country via the new EU H2020 Dashboard? #InvestEUresearch

Europe-wide strategy on plastics

Check out the first Publications Office newsletter for 2018! This month the spotlight is on circular economy, just as European Commission reviews its circular economy package and adopts the first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics!

VAT

European Commission is proposing to have general rules for reduced VAT rates which would give EU Member States more flexibility.

European Border Breakers Awards

It's the year of Bulgaria! Right after the start of 🇧🇬 presidency of EU Council, Kristian Kostov has been granted the Public Choice Award at the European Border Breakers Awards in Groningen Find out more.

Sanglaudos politika ir ESIF apjungia jėgas, kad paremtų perėjimą prie žiedinės ekonomikos. Šiomis investicijomis remiama Vilniaus kogeneracinės jėgainės statyba, kurioje elektra ir šiluma bus gaminamos iš biomasės ir komunalinių atliekų. Tai taip pat įkvėps naujas verslo idėjas, nes žiedinės ekonomikos sektoriuje apstu galimybių skatinti ekonomikos augimą ir inovacijas.

Digital transformation

How can the EU help individuals and education institutions adapt to the digital transformation? More info on new proposals about #EuropeanEducationArea.

Transition towards the circular economy

Cohesion Policy and EFSI funds join forces to support the transition towards the circular economy. Investment is made for the construction of a combined heat and power plant in Vilnius designed to produce electricity and heat out of biomass and municipal waste. It will also inspire new business ideas as the circular economy sector is abundant with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Protecting the planet

EU Commission set a new European Plastics Strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries | Click below to watch the video.

An opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint

Wealth from waste in Northern and Artic marine regions: Local enterprises in remote northern coastal economies create smart new industries from plastic marine waste to revive economies and keep the environment clean. These initiatives have real potential to become self-sustaining and unlock hidden economic opportunities. As well, by “staying local’, communities have the opportunity to see fishing nets and marine litter as a raw material as well as an opportunity to reduce their environmental footprint.

A European plastics strategy to protect the planet

A European plastics strategy to protect the planet, empower our industries & create new jobs | Watch the video.

Bioplastics offer a real alternative to the plastics produced by the petrochemical sector

How do you replace plastics made from petrochemicals with environmentally friendly material? Vegeplast, a company based in the south of #France, specialises in biodegradable products made from cereals. Vegeplast produces biodegradable items from agricultural material. With support from Europe, it developed two products which are widely used, every day, all around the world: food packaging trays (Vegepack) and coffee capsules which are compatible with Nespresso machines. These bioplastics offer a real alternative to the plastics produced by the petrochemical sector.

Circular economy

How is the EU progressing towards the #CircularEconomy? Click below and take a look at new Eurostat figures and dedicated website.

Membership of the European Union

The EU costs citizens less than half a cup of coffee daily — and as little as a tenth of a cup — in most of the 28 member countries.

Reducing plastic waste

The BLASTIC project (2016-2018) aims at reducing plastic waste and, thereby, the inflow of hazardous substances into the Baltic Sea by mapping and monitoring the amounts of litter in the aquatic environment.

Plastic

Traditionally, bulky municipal plastic waste not selectively collected in Belgium’s Walloon Region was incinerated. Today, the Technopoly Recyclage project is demonstrating the feasibility of recycling this waste stream and converting it to secondary raw materials. Plastic waste volumes are increasing and plastic recycling has become a major challenge. The Technopoly Recyclage project worked towards the valorisation of municipal plastic waste in order to minimise disposal at the landfill. Shredded plastic is ground into small pellets, which can then be melted and moulded into new objects, such as storage boxes, buckets, pallets, plastic toys and tools.

Improving long-term care for people with disabilities

Improving long-term care for people with disabilities in the Dutch Village Academy. The goal of this EU-funded project is to bring stakeholders together to design and develop innovative products and services for disabled people in long-term care.

Do you want to take a closer look at the European Commission?

Do you want to take a closer look at the European Commission? Visit the Visitors' Centre in Brussels! Share your experiences and expectations using #intoEU and join EU social media community on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

High-Level Expert Group

The High-Level Expert Group is one part of European Commission activities to address the spread of #fakenews. What is it about?

Europe support to adress the Rohingya crisis

The European Commission is increasing support to address the #Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh with a new €5 million programme.

W 2018 r. Komisja przedłoży kompleksowe propozycje dotyczące nowej generacji programów finansowych w ramach wieloletnich ram finansowych na okres po 2020 r., czyli długoterminowego budżetu UE. Propozycje Komisji zostaną opracowane tak, by umożliwić UE realizację jej celów, które mają największe znaczenie, w dziedzinach, w których może ona osiągnąć więcej niż państwa członkowskie działające pojedynczo. Wymaga to starannej oceny zarówno tych działań, które dobrze się sprawdzały na przyszłość, jak i tych, które można usprawnić w przyszłości. Weź udział w konsultacjach. Twój głos się liczy!

Komisja przyjęła dziś pakiet inwestycji w wysokości ponad 448 mln euro z Funduszu Spójności na finansowanie rozbudowy drugiej linii metra w stolicy Polski o pięć nowych stacji z zachodu do północno-wschodniej części miasta, przez dzielnice Wola, Bemowo i Targówek. Komisja podjęła również decyzję o zainwestowaniu ponad 127 milionów w rozwój linii tramwajowej na Ochocie, Mokotowie i Wilanowie, gdzie mieszka 1,8 miliona mieszkańców.

През 2018 г. Комисията ще направи подробни предложения за следващото поколение финансови програми за многогодишната финансова рамка след 2020 г., която представлява дългосрочният бюджет на ЕС. Това изисква внимателна оценка както на действията, които се били ефикасни досега, така и на онези, които могат да бъдат подобрени в бъдеще. Дайте вашия принос и мнение относно политиката на сближаване.

2018 m. Komisija pateiks išsamių pasiūlymų dėl naujų finansinių programų, sudarysiančių ES daugiametį biudžetą po 2020 m. Komisijos pasiūlymai leis ES įgyvendinti tai, kas svarbiausia, tose srityse, kuriose ji gali pasiekti daugiau nei valstybės narės veikdamos atskirai. Tam reikia atidžiai įvertinti įgyvendintą veiklą, pasiektus rezultatus ir tobulintinus aspektus. Prisidėkite ir jūs - išreikškite savo nuomonę apie sanglaudos politiką.

Biodiversity and life

It might sound surprising, but bees, butterflies and many other insects are fundamental to preserve biodiversity and life on the planet. Unfortunately, many of these species are also threatened with extinction. The European Commission is collecting views on how to tackle the decline of pollinators. Play your part: participate in the public consultation. It's open until 5 April!

Contribuez et donnez votre avis sur la politique de cohésion.

En 2018, la Commission européenne présentera des propositions détaillées pour la prochaine génération de programmes financiers pour le CFP après 2020, qui est le budget à long terme de l'UE. Contribuez et donnez votre avis sur la politique de cohésion.

Future of EU budget

What was said in the high-level conference organised by EU Commission on the future of EU budget? This video summarises it quite well.

Feel the vibes of Bulgarian folk music

Feel the vibes of folk music! Relive the ceremony marking the beginning of the first-ever Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Financement au titre du Fonds européen de développement régional

La Commission européenne a achevé l’automne dernier l’évaluation des programmes pour la période 2007-2013. Elle a fourni des chiffres clés sur les résultats obtenus par les 346,5 milliards d’euros investis pour réduire les disparités entre les régions et promouvoir un développement équilibré et durable dans toutes les régions de l’UE. Entre 2007 et 2013, le financement au titre du Fonds européen de développement régional s’est élevé à 986,6 millions d’EUR en Belgique. Les investissements ciblaient principalement les secteurs suivants: Recherche et innovation, Soutien aux PME, Développement social et urbain, Culture et tourisme.

Nel 2018, la Commissione presenterà delle proposte globali per la prossima generazione di programmi finanziari nell'ambito del quadro finanziario pluriennale post-2020, che è il bilancio a lungo termine dell’UE. A tal fine sarà necessaria un'attenta valutazione di quel che ha funzionato e di quel che è possibile migliorare in futuro. Contribuite e dite la vostra sulla politica di coesione.

New brain cancer treatments in the EU

Slovenia helps seek new brain cancer treatments. An EU-funded project is developing a platform for the sharing and exchange of glioblastoma samples in a bid to help patients suffering from this particularly aggressive form of brain cancer. The project will develop an interregional European electronic and physical biobank of glioblastoma samples to be used in research. It will aim to help the discovery and development of new biomarkers, medicines, delivery systems and targeted therapies.

Hello World

Did you know that "Hello World" by Flow Machines is the first ever music album composed with artificial intelligence? It started as a scientific project funded by the European Research Council. This comic tells you the whole story.

European supercomputers

The European Commission proposes to invest 1 billion € in world-class European supercomputers, and invites more countries to join the declaration to develop Euro HPC. What is high performance computing?

EU Science & Innovation

EU Science & Innovation have just updated their playlist on Youtube.

Languages

Are you passionate about languages? Test your knowledge!

Emotional balance of memories

Scientists have modified the ‘emotional balance’ of memories in mice – and the work could help treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

Public consultation on the priorities of the EU

The European Commission is launching a series of public consultations on the priorities of the EU that should be reflected in our EU Budget beyond 2020. Citizens have until 8 March to say where they think the EU has the most value added.

Bulgaria in the rotating presidency of the EU

Since 1st of January, Bulgaria has been running the rotating presidency of the EU. What do you know about the country? Click below to find interesting statistics on Eurostat.

Innovative idea to improve air quality in our cities

It's time to hit the send button if you want to win €3 million for your innovative idea to improve air quality in our cities! Apply by 23 January 2018 for Horizon Prize.

New rehab centre to revolutionise care in Poland

New rehab centre to revolutionise care in Poland. An ERDF-funded initiative has built a modern, innovative and eco-friendly rehabilitation facility to provide better care to patients in central Poland. The state-of-the-art, innovative centre recently opened in the village of Szczerców. Not only is the facility replete with the latest equipment and staffed with highly qualified personnel, it is also pioneering in its eco-friendliness – making it the envy of other regions.

Cohesion Policy

In 2018, the Commission will make comprehensive proposals for the next generation of financial programmes for the post-2020 MFF, which is the EU's long–term budget. The Commission's proposals will be designed to make it possible for the EU to deliver on the things that matter most, in areas where it can achieve more than Member States acting alone. This requires a careful assessment of the past actions and results and of what could be improved in the future. Contribute and have your say on the Cohesion Policy.

All the things the EU has done for you

Try to name all the things the EU has done for you. How many can you mention? Click below and watch the video to get some inspiration!

Investing in people – the way forward

Mark your diaries: the European Conference "Investing in people – the way forward" will take place in Sofia on 15-16 February!

Meltdown and Spectre

EU-funded Austrian scientist Stefan Mangard from is behind the discovery of Meltdown and Spectre computer security flaws. Click to read more.

EU funding for your research or innovation project

If your New Year Resolution is to get EU funding for your research or innovation project, this could be just what you are looking for!

How EU budget works and what it does for citizens

It's time to sort the myth from the reality. Watch the video on how EU budget works and what it does for citizens.

Scientific collaboration between the European Commission and Africa

Discover "Science for the AU-EU Partnership - Building knowledge for sustainable development". This publication compiles over 30 years of scientific collaboration between the European Commission and Africa

Imponujące korzyści z największego programu finansowanego ze środków Unii Europejskiej dla mieszkańców Polsk

Help the EU tackle vaccine shortages

Help the EU tackle vaccine shortages and have your say in the public consultation.

EU-funded research

Good news for particularly busy bumblebees: you're not putting your immune systems at risk with all that hard work. EU-funded research has established that foraging motivation and other traits vary among individuals and colonies of the species, but that these differences don’t seem to affect their ability to fend off disease.

Science: what to expect in 2018

Expect exoplanet atmospheres, organs with new functions and fewer traffic jams in 2018.

What is the EU?

The Summaries of EU legislation inform on the main aspects of the European legislation, policies and activities in a clear, easy-to-read and concise way. These Summaries are intended for a general, non-specialized audience and cover 32 topics corresponding to the activities of the European Union.

Margarethe Vestager

Ms Vestager is strong role model for the youth. Such feat is being recognized with the Schwarzkopf Europe Award 2018

Olive oil, wine and fruit and vegetables

Wine, olive oil and fruit & vegetables represent 20% of EU agricultural output. The Agri Outlook report offers projections for specialised crop markets.

L'UE aide à construire un avenir pour les femmes sur les chantiers de France

Le secteur du bâtiment ne devrait pas fermer les portes de ses chantiers aux femmes, 50 % de la population. Les entreprises qui ont surmonté les préjugés et les stéréotypes en embauchant des femmes sont convaincues qu’elles ont leur place dans ce secteur.

European Capital of Culture | Opening Week in La Valletta!

Our projects bring culture to everyone’s doorstep, uniting the traditional vision of a Mediterranean life enriched by close ties to family, friends and neighbours with the island’s growing creative practices. Come to the capital to discover diverse themes at play in and around Valletta’s streets during our Opening Week.

"Open community" and "Festa"

Leeuwarden and Valletta are European Capitals of Culture in 2018. "Open community" and "Festa" are at the centre of their respective programme. Click to read more!