European Research Council

More companies created, patents filed and venture capital attracted: that’s what innovation funding from the European Research Council has already brought to Europe. The EU helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and the market.

Portability in the EU

Portability in the EU: As of 1 April, wherever you are travelling to in the EU, you will no longer miss out on your favourite films, TV series, sports broadcasts, games or e-books, that you have digitally subscribed to at home.

Europe is on the move

Europe is on the move, pushing our economy in a real sustainable direction, with real solutions. Very ambitious 1st ever EU legislation coming up to monitor CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses.

L'UE et ses politiques

Incollables sur l'UE et ses politiques? Rejoignez le réseau de conférenciers! Candidatures ouvertes jusqu'au 09/04.

Contracts in Europe

1 in 4 contracts in Europe are now part time or on-demand: that is too much for the EU that wants to change rules. Last episode of REAL ECONOMY by Euronews explains how.

Annual clean-up organised at the Belgian coast

More than 400 EU staff members participated in the annual clean-up organised at the Belgian coast in Blankenberge.

Beach cleanup

Big EU beach cleanup this Sunday, 25 March 2018!

Erasmus Plus Project Results Platform

One platform, thousands of projects! Discover them at Erasmus Plus Project Results Platform according to your interests and needs.

Why is it so important that science publications become open access?

Making scientific publications free to read is a big change in a world dominated by subscription journals. Why is it so important that science publications become open access?

We are looking for experts to evaluate Horizon 2020 project proposals

Are you willing to put your professional experience at the service of the European Commission? We are looking for experts to evaluate Horizon 2020 project proposals in all fields of science, with public or private sector experience.

Results of EU-funded research

Who can help you find the results of EU-funded research?

An ecosystem for risk capital

Find out how a concerted effort by Commission, national government and the European Investment Fund can make a difference and give an initial push to build in this case an ecosystem for risk capital for Bulgarian SMEs including Start-ups.

Reaching social and economic balance across Europe

The latest issue of Panorama magazine: towards the goal of reaching social and economic balance across Europe.

Health

Tuberculosis (TB) kills globally more people than any other infectious disease. In 2016, an estimated 10.4 million people developed TB and 1.7 million people died as a result. Up to one third of the world's population is latently infected with the infectious agent, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is also responsible for a quarter of all the world's multi-drug resistant infections.

Drinking Water

On 1 February 2018, the European Commission adopted a proposal for the revision of the Drinking Water Directive. This proposal, in reaction to the Right2Water European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), foresees, among other important elements, an obligation for Member States to improve access to water and ensure its access for vulnerable and marginalized groups. The Right2Water initiative was one of the first European Citizens’ Initiatives launched in 2012, just after the ECI instrument was introduced on 1 April 2012 by the Treaty of Lisbon.

Cohesion policy - 30 years of success, past and future

Talk-show debate "Cohesion policy - 30 years of success, past and future". ​As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Cohesion policy in 2018, a talk-show debate looked at what the policy has achieved over the past three decades, as it was at the heart of each milestone in EU's history, from the creation of the Single Market to the successive enlargements.

Single market dream

Single market dream: fair competition, fraud is tackled and cross-border taxation is kept simple. We're on our way there, right @EU_Commission? Let's do it!

Brussels attacks

We will never forget.

EU Social Innovation Competition

This year's EU Social Innovation Competition theme is Re:Think Local! Three €50 000 prizes will be awarded to innovative projects  that empower young people in a changing economy.

EU Humanitarian Aid fights against malnutrition in Africa

How EU Humanitarian Aid fights against malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

How we can help to reduce marine litter

On Sunday 25 March, European Commission staff will clean the Belgian beach! We’ll speak with Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, about the importance of a clean, healthy ocean and how we can help to reduce marine litter. We’ll also have guests from NGOs and of course our own volunteers.

Job creation and growth

Stimulating job creation and growth in South East Wales. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council in Wales has been awarded over EUR 2.9 million for the creation of modern business units, in a bid to stimulate job creation and economic growth in the Aberdare area.

EU research funding targets help for people with Down syndrome

Today is World Down Syndrome Day (21st March). World Down Syndrome Day raises awareness and informs policymaking and action at all levels of society. For its part, the EU has been a major funder of projects and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion, boosting knowledge and improving the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.

EU funds R&I projects in the area of cultural heritage: what's the impact?

This Policy review analyses the outcome of 14 EU funded research & innovation projects on cultural heritage showing the real impact EU support has in this area!

What does Cohesion Policy bring to EU regions?

Concretely, what does Cohesion Policy bring to EU regions? See one of many concrete examples in Latvia where it helps restore Cultural Heritage and boost tourism.

Subsidiarity, proportionality and doing less more efficiently

Send your input to the 'Task force on subsidiarity, proportionality and doing less more efficiently'.

Cohesion policy after 30 years

EU’s main investment policy celebrates its 30th anniversary. On 21 March, at 17:00 CET, top politicians and EU officials will debate on the key achievements, current and future challenges.

Next European Parliament elections: 23-26 May 2019

The Council of the European Union has agreed that it wants the next European Parliament elections to take place on 23-26 May 2019. The Parliament will now be consulted before dates are officialised.

Cada año 12 millones de niñas se casan antes de los 18 años. Esto tiene acabar. Y TÚ puedes ayudar a que se acabe. Comprométete bit.ly/comprometeteES #HerStoryOurStory #SpotlightEndViolence

More than 40% Europeans could not access online content they paid for when travelling

More than 40% Europeans could not access online content they paid for when travelling. Portability rules from 1 April 2018 will allow every European to bring their subscription wherever they go in the EU for no extra cost.

Online subscriptions

Europeans will be able to fully use their online subscriptions to films.

Photo contest: win a place at the European Youth Event

If you want a chance to participate in this year’s European Youth Event on 1-2 June, get snapping and share your photos with us on Instagram.

Η πολιτική συνοχής επενδύει 25,5 εκατ. ευρώ στην Κύπρο για καλύτερη οδική σύνδεση μεταξύ του λιμανιού της Λεμεσού και της πόλης της Πάφου. Οι επενδύσεις εξασφαλίζουν ομαλότερες μεταφορές και ενισχύουν την πραγματική οικονομία της Κύπρου.

EU-China Light Bridge

More than 50 landmarks, iconic sites and venues across Europe turned a shade of red on 2-3 March 2018 to build a symbolic bridge of light to China honouring the EU-China Tourism Year.

The UK and EU have agreed on a large part of the agreement that will lead to the orderly withdrawal of the UK

The UK and EU have agreed on a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK. Brexit negotiators Michel Barnier and David Davis said they had agreed terms for a transition period, calling the announcement a "decisive step".

How satisfied are you with your job?

In 2015, the highest proportion (85 %) of city-dwellers who were satisfied with their personal job situation was recorded in Graz (the second largest city in Austria), while relatively high degrees of satisfaction were also recorded in the Austrian capital of Wien (79 %), the Danish capital of København (78 %), the western French city of Rennes (also 78 %) and the Belgian capital of Bruxelles/Brussel (77 %). By contrast, the lowest level of satisfaction (44 %) was recorded in the heavily industrialised city of Miskolc (north-east Hungary), while the Greek capital of Greater Athina (45 %) and the Hungarian capital of Budapest (49 %), along with Piatra Neamț (eastern Romania; also 49 %) were the only other cities where less than half the population declared they were satisfied with their personal job situation.

European elections 2019: How to increase youth turnout?

What are your ideas for a high mobilisation of your peers on-line and in real life? Can we close the “turnout gap” between young and old voters?

European cultural heritage

Science research & innovation supports various aspects of European cultural heritage.

Looking for new investment opportunities?

Looking for new investment opportunities? Blue Invest is the 1st match-making event that brings together investors and blue economy innovators to boost the economic potential of the ocean while protecting its resources. Biotech and renewable energy are the top sectors among the pitches that will be presented in Brussels on 17 May.

New EU portability rules

Do you know that on 1 April new EU portability rules enter into force? You'll finally be able to travel with your digital subscriptions across the EU. If you want to learn more, tune in for the live chat on Tuesday 20/3 at 10.45 Brussels time on European Commission Facebook page!

EU Bioeconomy Strategy

We would like to hear your views on the update of Europe's Bioeconomy Strategy.

Erasmus is getting bigger

Erasmus is getting bigger and bigger! Today the EU launched Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange to improve the skills of young people via digital learning tools.

Renovation projects in the Czech Republic

EU Regional development funds support 43 different renovation projects in the Czech Republic with the aim of renewing interest in, attracting tourists to and raising awareness of Czech cultural heritage.

Αρχιτεκτονικό διαγωνισμό για ανάπλαση του ιστορικού συμπλέγματος της Λάρνακας προκήρυξε ο δήμος. Ο Δήμος Λάρνακας έχει θέσει στρατηγικούς στόχους μέσα από την αναπαλαίωση και ανάπλαση του τεμένους Ζουχούρι. τον γενικό στόχο, που είναι το αστικό κέντρο της Λάρνακας να αντανακλά στους κατοίκους της πόλης αλλά και στους επισκέπτες τα ιδιαίτερα ιστορικά χαρακτηριστικά της πόλης.

Energy efficiency

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together". The EU is the living proof this works: thanks to the countries' efforts, the EU is still on track to reach its climate targets on energy efficiency!

Gas emissions dropped by 23% since the 90's and the EU economy grew by 53%

We are on track to reach our climate targets in Europe. Gas emissions dropped by 23% since the 90's and the EU economy grew by 53%. Green way is the right way! Go EU for our planet, for our jobs, for our future!

Za bolju povezanost morske i zračne luke. Projekt "Intermodalna povezanost putnika između luka i zračnih luka", za cilj ima poboljšavanje povezanosti između morskih luka i zračnih luka u jadransko-jonskoj regiji kako bi se time poboljšao protok putnika, uglavnom putnika i turista s kruzera.

Centro Hospitalar da Cova da Beira

Centro Hospitalar da Cova da Beira investe um milhão de euros na área cirúrgica. O Centro Hospitalar da Cova da Beira (CHCB) vai realizar obras de modernização na área cirúrgica do Hospital da Covilhã, num investimento de mais de um milhão de euros que é apoiado por fundos europeus com 765 mil euros no âmbito do Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER).

EU visa policy

This is European Commission's idea to reform EU visa policy. The goal is to make it easier for legitimate travellers to come to Europe whilst strengthening security and mitigating irregular migration risks. Let's see if Member States will pick it up.

Cyclone Gita

Great pictures illustrating the EU's humanitarian aid support to the people affected by Cyclone Gita in Tonga.

Making the European Pillar of Social Rights a reality

Making the European Pillar of Social Rights a reality: Commission takes concrete steps to increase social fairness.

New technologies

Find out about new technologies.

European Labour Authority

What would a future European Labour Authority do?

 - provide information on jobs, trainings and mobility; 

 - support cooperation between national authorities on free movement of workers; 

 - find solutions for cross-border disputes.

Future EU-UK relations

European Commission's President Jean-Claude Juncker and chief negotiator Michel Barnier were in the European Parliament's plenary to discuss the guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations.

Fake News: beware of simplistic solutions

What is exactly fake news? What kind of political approach could EU institutions adopt? First answers were given by European Commission's High level Group.

What is Europeans' perception of disinformation online?

What is Europeans' perception of disinformation online? According to the latest Eurobarometer, 83% of them perceive fake news to be a problem for democracy.

EU Rapid Alert System

Only safe products can be sold in the EU. If not, the EU Rapid Alert System supports authorities to remove quickly any products that might cause injuries. This is the latest report by the European Commission.

Politique économique

Non, « Bruxelles » ne dicte pas sa politique économique ! La Commission européenne n'impose rien, elle veille à ce que les États membres de l'UE respectent les règles qu'ils se sont eux-mêmes fixées. Ni plus, ni moins.

Europe stands together

Nice, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Madrid, Stockolm. Europe stands together.

Mwenga, in northern Tanzania

Blogger Sabina went to Mwenga, in northern Tanzania to discover how electricity brings people more than light and energy, but the power to manage their time and focus it on what really matters for their community development.

Green financing

Green ambitions with green financing: this is the action plan to move on sustainable finance to a greener and cleaner economy.

Our planet increasingly faces the unpredictable consequences of climate change

As our planet increasingly faces the unpredictable consequences of climate change and resource depletion, urgent action is needed to adapt to a more sustainable model.

Supporting industrial regions to build resilient and competitive economies

Commission supports more industrial regions to build resilient and competitive economies, like Greater Manchester in the UK.

Economies résilientes et compétitives

Un soutien accru de la Commission pour aider les régions industrielles à bâtir des économies résilientes et compétitives, en Wallonie par exemple.

Economie resilienti e competitive

Maggiore sostegno della Commissione alle regioni industriali per economie resilienti e competitive in PIemonte, Italia.

Economías resilientes y competitivas

Mayor apoyo de la Comisión a las regiones industriales para construir economías resilientes y competitivas en Cantabria, España.

Elle pourrait être votre fille, votre sœur, votre élève ou votre collègue

Kali? Sara? Ava? Mina?  Elle pourrait être votre fille, votre sœur, votre élève ou votre collègue. Elle pourrait être vous. Qui est-elle et comment pouvez-vous aider à construire son histoire?

Women in science and innovation

Our strongest tools to empower women are science and innovation.

We can all take action to help end violence against women and girls

Kali, Mina, Ava o Sara podrían ser tu hija, hermana, estudiante o colega. Ella puede ser tú. ¿Quién es ella y cómo puedes ayudar a darle forma a su historia?

Industrial regions

The Commission announces support for 10 industrial regions and 2 Member states to benefit from tailored support under an EU-funded pilot action.

Reducing disparities in rich and poor countries

The third episode of Euronews - Real Economy focuses on reducing disparities in rich and poor countries.

International aid

17-year-old Edith in Cameroon learns thanks to a radio programme supported by the EU.

Protectionism can never be the answer

"Turning inward is not the answer. Protectionism can never be the answer" –  Watch Commissioner Malmström response to possible US restrictions on steel and aluminium.

Lo sapevi? STG, DOP, IGP sono gli strumenti dell'UE per salvaguardare la nostra tradizione agroalimentare e tutelarla dalla contraffazione. È l'identità culturale (e alimentare) che ci rende cittadini italiani ed europei.

Fler industriregioner får stöd av kommissionen för att bygga moståndskraftiga och konkurrenskraftiga ekonomier i Sverige.

Komissiolta enemmän tukea teollisuusalueille mukautumiskykyisten ja kilpailukykyisten talouksien luomiseksi.

Večja podpora Komisije industrijskim regijam za gradnjo odpornih in konkurenčnih gospodarstev.

Didesnė Komisijos parama pramonės regionams siekiant atsparios ir konkurencingos ekonomikos.

Vaccines

42 scientific institutions in 13 different EU countries and USA have joined forces under EU funded project ADITEC, to develop the next generation of vaccines.

The Startup Europe Week

The Startup Europe Week just started! If you're an entrepreneur join and find the support and resources that you need at regional level. Super opportunity to learn and have exposure of your business. Take it!

EU-supported films

At the Oscars last night "Call me by your name" (directed by Luca Guadagnino) won the Oscar for Adapted Screenplay, which was written by James Ivory. Go Europe! Congratulations to EU-supported films for winning it and another 15 Césars!

Citizens' Dialogues

It's about the future of Europe. Let's talk.

Music and videos

Having our favourite music and videos always ready to play is wish come true, right? In one month that policy is up and running!

RegioStars Awards 2018

RegioStars Awards 2018: Time to submit your best projects. The Award Categories for 2018 are: Supporting smart industrial transition, Achieving sustainability through low carbon emissions, Creating better access to public services, Tackling migration challenges, and the topic of the year is Investing in cultural heritage.

The future of Europe

The Commission would like to hear your views on the future of Europe.

Cohesion Fund

€788 million from the Cohesion Fund are invested in three major road infrastructure projects in Poland, which will help strengthen the country's territorial cohesion and improve links with Germany and the rest of Western Europe as well as with neighbouring countries in the East.

Lince Ibérico

Transnational project for the recovery of the historical distribution of Lince Ibérico co-financed by the European Commission.

Supporting sustainable growth

The European Union aims to be at the forefront of international efforts to build a financial system that supports sustainable growth.

A Europe that protects: The EU's response to illegal content online

"Online platforms are becoming people's main gateway to information, so they have a responsibility to provide a secure environment for their users. What is illegal offline is also illegal online."

European Pillar of Social Rights

With this revised directive, the EU will support fairer and better functioning labour markets, a key principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Free Interrail pass

"Education is not only about what we learn in the classroom, but what we discover about the cultures and traditions of our fellow Europeans." The free Interrail pass offers young people, regardless of social or educational background and including people with reduced mobility, a chance to travel abroad.

EU funds

The Commission is publishing a call for participation in a pilot action to help Member States further enhance the way EU funds are managed and invested.