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.

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.

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.

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.

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