Ultra-fast broadband for Brittany, France

EU-funded project making ultra fast broadband available to all in Brittany by 2030, improving rural region’s competitiveness and quality of life.

Want to expand your horizons? Well, it all comes down to EU and me.

We all have things that we’re passionate about: from training to travelling, surfing the internet to saving the world. Living in the European Union provides endless opportunities to do what you love – wherever that may lead. EU legislation and initiatives can help unlock your potential and ignite your inspiration, giving you the tools to pursue your passion.

EU and UN: united

The EU is hosting a number of flagship eventsin the margins of the General Assembly and EU representatives have a fullagenda of high-level debates.

€1 billion for world-class European supercomputers

A new European Commission proposal seeks to establish the European High Performance Computing (EuroHPC) Joint Undertaking.

Die Europäische Kommission und Tirol als diesjährige Präsidentschaft der EUSALP haben im Rahmen des zweiten Jahresforums der EU-Strategie für den Alpenraum 2018 einen Ideenwettbewerb für die Jugend ins Leben gerufen.

Roman ‘castellum’ discovered in Benidorm, Spain

An ERDF-funded project in the town of Benidorm has excavated new evidence that Romans ruins are a military building.

Europe protecting

Customs authorities detained over 31 million fake and counterfeit products at the EU's external border with a street value of over €580 million.

Participez au concours "Pitch Your Project to the EU"!

Les jeunes de la région alpine sont invités à soumettre leurs projets au concours "Pitch Your Project to the EU" avant le 31/1.

"Made in the EU" Smart Specialisation inspires the world

The EU's approach to regional economic development through Smart Specialisation is gaining a world-wide following.

Derry transport hub to boost sustainable cross-border travel

EU-funded project in city of Derry is building a transport hub to enhance rail, bus and bike connections across the North-West Ireland and United Kingdom region.

Living in the European Union

We all have things that we’re passionate about: from training to travelling, surfing the internet to saving the world. Living in the European Union provides endless opportunities to do what you love – wherever that may lead. EU legislation and initiatives can help unlock your potential and ignite your inspiration, giving you the tools to pursue your passion. Want to expand your horizons? Well, it all comes down to EU and me.

Europe at the One Planet Summit 2018

The One Planet Summit contributes to strengthening multilateral collaboration, building trust between public and private actors, to ensure a collective response to the climate change.

Scoring high: From Congo to Greece's basketball league

He fled hardship and unrest in Congo with nothing but his ball and a change of clothes. Now, not yet 18, Christ Wamba is training with a professional basketball club in Europe.

L'ONU et l'UE lancent d'une nouvelle initiative pour lutter contre la pollution plastique

Le Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement (PNUE) et la Commission Européenne ont lancé conjointement, à New York une plateforme mondiale pour combattre la pollution plastique.

Spotlight On: Femicide in Latin America

12 women are killed in Latin America every day, just because they are women.

Winners: The 2019 European Capital of Smart Tourism

A new initiative to reward innovative and smart tourism in European Cities! Helsinki (Finland) and Lyon (France) were selected as the 2019 European Capitals of Smart Tourism by a seven-member European Jury!

CETA: One year on

Canada and the EU held the first meeting of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Joint Committee in Montreal.

European Commission to fund three offshore windfarms in Belgium with €3.5 billion

The European Commission plans to support three offshore windfarm projects. The measure will further EU energy and climate goals without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market.

EU and UN join forces to end femicide in Latin America

Femicide claims the lives of 12 women in Latin America every day. With today's €50 million investment, the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative will fund new and innovative programmes to help women and girls live lives free from violence and to eradicate femicide in Latin America.

Exploring cultural heritage in Central Europe with THETRIS

A project uniting 11 partners from 8 Central European countries supports rural development by boosting cultural tourism.

Science Night out

European Researchers' Night (25-28 September 2018)

The Alliance for Torture-Free Trade, an initiative of the European Union, Argentina and Mongolia

The Alliance for Torture-Free Trade, an initiative of the European Union, Argentina and Mongolia saw a further five countries joining, bringing the total to more than 60.

My interrail story: "Mirroirs d'Europe"

My name is Amaury, I’m 23, I’m French and for my last summer as a student I wanted to do something special.

What's in the European Week of Regions and Cities for you?

Join the EU Week of Regions and Cities from 8 to 11 october in Brussels!

Decide who will be the RegioStars Public Choice Award winner!

Vote for your favourite projet!

The Outermost regions at the European Week of Regions and Cities

Join the workshop "Outermost regions: an asset for Europe" on 11 October from 14:30hs to 16:00hs. At this workshop, the outermost regions will  present flagship projects showcasing the important contribution of these European regions to the development of blue innovation and decarbonisation of energy. The projects showcased provide concrete and innovative answers to global problems.

It’s time to #BeActive!

Being active is easier than it sounds! The European Week of Sport is here to get you and your fellow Europeans moving.

An airbag for cyclists

With the help of EU funds, Swedish company Hövding has developed a discreet collar for cyclists that contains a folded airbag.

The EU system that keeps our food safe

The RASFF was put in place to provide food and feed control authorities with an effective tool to exchange information about measures taken responding to serious risks detected in relation to food or feed.

Medicsen - the startup that helps people with diabetes

There are 60 million diabetic patients in Europe and 425 million worldwide. Medicsen is designed to make life easier for anyone with diabetes.

Less than ONE week to go for #EUdatathon2018!

If you can make it to Brussels on 2 October, come and join us! Meet the movers and shakers of #EUopendata! Not able to come? Follow the livestream!

A new library fit for the 21st Century opens in Kartuzy, Poland

EU Funds have contributed to the redevelopment of the local library in Kartuzy, Poland.

Youth support services hit the streets of Slovenia

Thanks to an ERDF-funded project, a youth-support centre opened in Radeče targeting vulnerable children and young people.

Storitve za pomoč mladim na slovenskih ulicahProjekt, financiran iz ESRR, je prispeval k odprtju mladinskega centra v Radečah, ki je namenjen ranljivim otrokom in mladim od 10. do 20. leta starosti.

Increased prevention efforts needed to curb the growing risk of wildfires

The Commission report on forest fires shows the need to tackle climate change "to leave a healthier planet for those that follow", as President Jean-Claude Juncker said.

Join the movement to end violence today

Violence and discrimination against women and girls is everybody's issue. Show your support for the initiative today!

Apply for the Jean Monnet Prize for European Integration!

The Jean Monnet Prize for European Integration aims at honouring Jean Monnet’s memory and life achievements. It does so by rewarding talented individuals or groups having contributed to supporting or strengthening European Integration through a project they designed and implemented.

Apply for Jean Monnet Prize for European Integration!

The Jean Monet prize, awarded annually, recognises and celebrates achievements that contribute to supporting and strengthening European integration.

Vaccines save lives

According to the World Health Organisation, vaccines will save 25 million more lives in the coming decade.

For aspiring filmmakers out there!

Think you've got what it takes to sit in the director's chair? Then we want to hear from you.

Lost your passport while travelling abroad?

When living or travelling outside the EU, you might sometimes need help from your embassy or consulate.But what happens if your country has no diplomatic or consular representation in the country where you are?

€411 million of EU funding for rail network in Lodz, Poland

The EU investment in rail infrastructure will boost the region’s transport development and make lives easier for those living in the city.

Bolja opskrba vodom, kojom se konkretno poboljšava svakodnevni život građana, najbolji je doprinos kohezijske politike. Danas se posebno radujem zbog Riječana.

EU proposal to address the decline of pollinating insects

One in ten pollinating insects is on the verge of extinction, and a third of bee and butterfly species is declining. Almost €15 billion of the EU's annual agricultural output is directly attributed to insect pollinators.

Priorities for the European Union for the year ahead

The State of the Union address takes stock of achievements of the past year and presents the priorities for the European Union for the year ahead.

One year on: CETA delivers positive results

“The EU-Canada trade agreement has now been in action for a year and I'm pleased with the progress made so far. The preliminary data shows there is plenty to celebrate, even at this stage.

Interregional cooperation works!

A survey on interregional cooperation and its impact found it benefited the regions and resulted in policy changes, implementation of a new activity or initiative.

Summertime Consultation: 84% want Europe to stop changing the clock

The European Commission has published the preliminary results of the public consultation on clock change in Europe. Next step: a proposal to the European Parliament and the Council with a view of changing the current clock change arrangements.

New e-book Connecting Cultures, Connected Citizens

The booklet presents some of the most interesting and exciting Interreg projects that have received the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 label.

An opportunity for young filmmakers

The EU is offering five young film-makers the chance to make their very own short film.

Explore the regions of the EU in data and numbers!

Check out the statistics on the economy and people in the regions of the European Union (EU).

Embracing language diversity in your classroom

This is for teachers and teacher trainers! Register for this MOOC that will provides tools and resources that can easily be integrated in lessons, innovative pedagogical approaches, different European initiatives that will support your students’ language learning.

Linking the past to the present: preserving our shared history

The archivists of the European Commission work behind the scenes for a great purpose: making sure we remember the past to build a better future.

Road Trip Project - Meeting Lech Wałęsa

We had the chance to meet former Polish president and Nobel-Prize winner Lech Wałęsa in what turned out to be a truly inspiring moment for us.

Bye bye credit card surcharges!

When you pay for something in the EU using your credit or debit card, traders and banks cannot charge you an extra fee just for using a particular card.

Brexit, the final countdown

It’s the final countdown: “This partnership has to respect the single market and the foundations of the European project. If this is well understood, we can conclude the negotiations successfully.” Michel Barnier

Prague Spring

Fifty years on, Europe is no longer divided by an Iron Curtain and the people of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other Europeans live in a Union of peace and solidarity that they can count on to protect them.

Can road traffic be solved?

Everyone who has ever been stuck in traffic knows how frustrating and time-wasting it can be. ERC grantee Carlos Canudas de Wit is working on a global approach to improve traffic management systems using the new technologies and innovations that have not yet been fully exploited.

Infographic: how climate change is affecting Europe

Climate change is already having wide-ranging consequences for human health, the environment and economies across Europe. Check out our map to learn more.

Be part of the European Mobility Week!

This year it is all about mixing different modes of transport to encourage people to check how their daily travel needs can be more sustainable and more enjoyable.

EU-Canada trade agreement delivers positive results

Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of the provisional entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada.Early signs show that the agreement is already starting to deliver for EU exporters.

EU consumer rules: Airbnb will be compliant

As popular and fun our online life can be it also has to commit to the real world rules. And, we need to easily understand what online services are for, what we're paying for, and what can we expected from it, in clear and transparent Terms & Conditions.

Euro-Asian connectivity: Bringing people, places and opportunities closer

The EU strategy aims to strengthen the resilience of societies and regions, facilitate trade, promote the rules-based international order for a more sustainable future.

Eurostat 2018 Regional Yearbook

The Eurostat regional yearbook provides statistics on the economy and people in the regions of the EuropeanUnion (EU).

Un proiect finanțat din FEDR a promis 4 milioane EUR pentru a restaura castelul deteriorat din Posmuș, România, în speranța de a atrage mai mulți vizitatori locali și turiști în zonă.

Single digital gateway: a one-stop shop for all your online paperwork

A one-stop shop for all of the EU's most common administration procedures will make it easier for people to interact with public administrations.

Proposals for free and fair elections

"I want Europeans to be able to make their political choices next May in fair, secure and transparent European elections," the Commission President Juncker said during the State of the Union address.

EU helps cities in Latin America and the Caribbean to tackle climate change

Workshops on helping cities in Latin America and the Caribbean tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions took place in Lima, Peru and San José, Costa Rica.

Stratégie de l'UE sur les déchets plastiques: plus de recyclage et interdiction des microplastiques

Afin de lutter contre la pollution plastique, la Commission a adopté une stratégie européenne sur les matières plastiques en janvier dernier. Cette stratégie vise à assurer que chaque emballage plastique puisse être réutilisé ou recyclé d’ici 2030.

Alliance for Torture-Free Trade

The Alliance for Torture-Free Trade was launched by the EU, Argentina and Mongolia, to stop trade in goods used for torture and death penalty. Almost 60 countries are in. It’s time to toughen up export controls: ban products, monitor trade flows and exchange resources to fight this.

People want EU to focus on terrorism, unemployment, environment

Europeans expect the EU to do more in a range of policy areas, especially on terrorism, unemployment and the environment, according to the latest survey.

По проект, финансиран от ЕФРР, се извършва надзор на обновяването на три детски заведения — една детска градина и две ясли — в град Ямбол, България.

Improving soil fertility and increasing agricultural production

The new EU-funded study helps to better understand the the bacteria living in soils and more importantly, their role in the functionality of our ecosystems.

Building a more inclusive and fairer EU

The European Pillar of Social Rights has 3 main categories: equal opportunities and access to the labour market; fair working conditions; and social protection and inclusion.

Did the "circle of 5" collude to prevent clean car emission systems?

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether BMW, Daimler and VW (incl. Audi, Porsche) colluded to avoid competition on the development and roll-out of technology to clean the emissions of petrol and diesel passenger cars.

Moving towards a more inclusive Europe

Por Talento, a Spanish platform, supports people with disabilities find work. EU support enabled them to help over 133,000 people between 2009 and 2016.

Access City Award 2019

The Access City Award recognises and celebrates efforts by European cities to improve accessibility for all and promote inclusion. 

EU funding for schools in Attica, Greece

School buildings in Greece often suffer from structural problems and poor maintenance. Also there are too few schools to cater to all pupils.

Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his annual State of the Union address

On 12 September, the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his annual State of the Union address. Watch the speech live on EU tube!

Take the initiative and bring about the change you desire

How can you get a greater say in the policies that affect your lives? This webinar will guide you in the the process of campaigning for a European Citizens' initiative.

Road trip: One month, six countries

Time flies when you’re having fun…! We can’t believe how fast these 4 weeks went. Catch up with our Polish and German adventures, all the way to Berlin! And stay tuned, we’ll be in touch very soon!

This is your chance to shape the Future of Europe!

Contribute to the online consultation drafted by citizens themselves, read and react to the White Paper on the Future of Europe, attend Citizens' Dialogues.

Ένα έργο που χρηματοδοτείται από το ΕΤΠΑ πρόκειται να έχει σημαντικό αντίκτυπο στους οδηγούς που επισκέπτονται την Πάτρα και τη γύρω περιοχή.

A new digital data highway between Europe and Latin America

This new digital data highway is scheduled to be ready for use in 2020. The cable will guarantee high capacity transmission and run between Portugal and Brazil. This will be a step ahead in the creation of an EU–Latin America common research area and will support innovation and knowledge-sharing, for instance in improved earth observation services. This transatlantic link will provide researchers and companies with an essential facility for the development of the data economy. It will significantly strengthen the links between research and education networks in the two continents, enabling new collaborative activities.

Passport, luggage, sunglasses...your insurance card!

As an EU citizen, you can access the public healthcare services of any Member State, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland, while traveling.

A more sustainable fish market is possible

An EU Horizon 2020-funded project named “PrimeFish” aims to develop an innovative market orientated prediction toolbox to strengthen the economic sustainability and competitiveness of European seafood on local and global markets.

Konsultation zur Sommerzeit: 84% für die Abschaffung der Zeitumstellung in der EU.

Look@EU – an amazing app

A Pokemon GO for discovering the EU!

European Mobility Week 2018 - Mix and move

The European Commission launched the European Mobility Week to improve quality of life by promoting clean mobility and sustainable urban transport.

Tackling harassment

Parliament is calling for EU rules to tackle mobbing and sexual harassment both online and offline. Read our interview with Pina Picierno, the MEP in charge, to find out more about the measures being proposed.

Remplacer les hydrocarbures traditionnels par des alternatives écologiques en Belgique

Ce projet financé par le FEDER vise à concevoir une centrale de démonstration pour les composés bioaromatiques en Flandre, Belgique.

Creating the world’s largest area of safe data flows

The EU-Japan talks on personal data protection concluded in July 2018. The EU launched today the procedure for the adoption of its adequacy decision.

Taking care of kindergartens in Berettyóújfalu, Hungary

An ERDF-funded project has built a new kindergarten and renovated two existing ones to provide better childcare for local children and peace of mind for parents.

Renovação do bairro social de Leiria em Portugal

Um projeto financiado pelo Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER) prevê a renovação do Bairro Social de Integração de Leiria em Portugal para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos seus habitantes.

Finding innovative ways to fight childhood cancer

Strengthening the patient's immune system to fight cancer while developing new drugs - EU funding has supported Apeiron in its research.

How effectively is waste water treated in the EU?

Contribute to this public consultation by filling out the online questionnaire via EU Survey.The questionnaire is accessible in all official EU languages.

The State of the Union Address

The State of the Union Address marks the start of the dialogue with the European Parliament and the Council to prepare the Commission's annual Work Programme.

Discours sur l'état de l’Union 2018

Discours annuel sur l’état de l’Union prononcé par le président Juncker devant le Parlement européen.

United we stand taller

The belief that “united we stand taller” is the very essence of what it means to be part of the European Union.

Protecting our elections, protecting democracy

The European Commission is proposing new rules to better protect our democratic processes. Free and fair elections are the essence of democracy.

Pour Une Europe qui protège

Discours annuel sur l’état de l’Union prononcé par le président Juncker devant le Parlement européen.

"Führung und Kompromisswillen sind ganz besonders in Migrationsfragen dringend geboten. Wir habenhier mehr Fortschritte gemacht als oft behauptet wird."

State of the Union 2018: The Hour of European Sovereignty

Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his 2018 State of the Union Address, presenting his priorities and 18 proposals for the year ahead and outlining his vision for how the EU can continue to build a 'More United, Stronger and More Democratic Union'.

Towards a new Africa-Europe alliance

36% of Africa's trade is with the European Union. This compares to 16% for China, 6% for the United States. But this is not enough.

Congratulations to the #EUinmyRegion 2018 photo contest winners!

Congratulations to the 30 winners of the 2018 EU in My Region photo contest!

Proposal to end seasonal clock changes

The Commission public consultation on seasonal clock changes received 4.6 million responses with 84% in favour of ending the arrangement. Now there is a proposal to end seasonal clock changes.

2018 State of the Union debate

The annual State of the Union debate on 12 September was an opportunity to review what the European Commission had achieved and discuss upcoming initiatives.

#EUinMyRegion 2018 blogging contest: and the winners are...

2018 edition ends with an incredible rich and diverse participation!

Le très haut débit s'étend en Bretagne avec le soutien des fonds européens

74,5 millions d'euros du FEDER sont investis dans le déploiement du très haut débit en Bretagne.

Countering terrorist content online

The proposal to counter terrorist content, once adopted by the European Parliament & the Council, will apply to internet companies offering services in the EU.

Recommendations for a more efficient EU

Watch the video in all EU languages and find out what the Task Force on Subsidiarity suggests.

EU as a stronger global actor

The Commission proposed that Member States move to qualified majority voting in certain areas of the foreign policy enabling EU to become a stronger global actor.

"Il est temps pour l’UE de remplir son rôle sur la scène internationale"

Discours annuel sur l’état de l’Union prononcé par le président Juncker devant le Parlement européen.

Migration and border reform

"We cannot continue to squabble to find ad-hoc solutions each time a new ship arrives. Temporary solidarity is not good enough. We need lasting solidarity," the Commission President Jean Claude Juncker said.

The new Eurostat regional yearbook 2018

Take a look at how your EU region compares to others! Published each year by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. It contains chapters on regional policies and European Commission priorities, as well as statistics on many areas.

CONCORSO PER GIOVANI REGISTI

Prendi la telecamera e preparati a gridare: “Azione!”

Record number of applications for Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions call

The EU set aside €6.16 billion to be spent by 2020 on researcher training & career development. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions support researchers at all stages of their careers.

Discontinuing seasonal changes of time

Learn about the European Commission proposal to stop the bi-annual clock changes in 2019! Member States will now make a decision and notify the Commission.

The EU wants all plastic packaging to be recyclable by 2030

The EU wants all plastic packaging to be recyclable by 2030. MEPs are already discussing a ban on certain single-use plastics.

Jean-Claude Juncker, 2018 State of the Union Address

State of the Union 2018: The Hour of European Sovereignty.

Sailing the mysteries of old maps

Today we have Google Maps to travel the world, but what was it like in the past? Read the story of expert navigator, European Research Council grantee Joaquim Alves Gaspar.

Historic planes and urban renewal at Szolnok aviation museum

Completed with EU funding, the RepTár interactive aviation museum in Szolnok, Hungary includes an exhibition space housing some unique pieces of aviation history. The investment has also revitalised the previously neglected neighbourhood, with new shops and cafes popping up close by.

Risking their lives to deliver humanitarian aid worldwide

The European Union pays tribute to the commitment of aid workers who risk their lives to deliver humanitarian aid worldwide.

EU and UN work together to make sure security of humanitarian personnel is not at risk

Those who put their own safety, their own life, on the line to help others need protection too.  EU and UN work together to make sure security of humanitarian personnel is not at risk. They can’t pay the highest price in conflict.

How does taxation of tobacco products affect their consumption?

Share your views in this survey: help the Commission review EU legislation and ensure better levels of health protection.

Plastics strategy

Plastics play an important role in both our economy and our daily lives – but the way plastic products are currently designed, produced, used and discarded harms the environment.

EU in My Region 2018

Why traveling matters for young people.

Report: Comprehensive analysis of the existing cross-border rail transport connections and missing links on the internal EU borders

The study includes a thorough inventory of 365 cross-border rail links which are under exploited or not exploited at all.

Kalvarijos viešosios bibliotekos modernizavimas Lietuvoje.

Infrastruktura drogowa w Polsce: Unia Europejska inwestuje 320 mln euro

Kolejne 64,6 mln euro z Funduszu Spójności przeznaczono na budowę odcinka drogi ekspresowej między węzłami Zakręt i Lubelska w ramach drogi ekspresowej S17 Warszawa – Garwolin.

Innovation to promote reading

EU-funded Odilo hosts about 1,300,000 digital documents that are now available to libraries, education and tourism sector. It also gave 13 polytechnic graduates from the region their first jobs.

This Wednesday, make time for the State of the Union 2018

Wednesday, 12 September, 09.00 hrs. The European Commission President Juncker will deliver his fourth State of the Union Address in the European Parliament.

Le concours de jeunes réalisateurs #EUandME va se clôturer

Sors ta caméra et tiens-toi prêt à crier « action ! ». L’Union europénne offre à cinq jeunes réalisateurs prometteurs la possibilité de raconter leur propre histoire #EUandME.

Saving the Danube Sturgeon!

Sturgeons are a unique species of fish whose origins can be traced back over 200 million years.

Youth Essay Competition 2018 – Time to get writing!

Are you between 18-25 years old? Want to make your voice heard? Take part in @EU_Growth Youth Essay competition and win a trip to Graz to share your thoughts and opinions with key policymakers and entrepreneurs.

Less than 1 week

12 September, 09.00 CET. The European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker will deliver his annual State of the Union address in the European Parliament.

Modernising Lithuania’s Kalvarija public library

This ERDF-funded project will breathe new life into the Lithuanian Library of Kalvarija by renovating it and adding an extension.

Cohesion Policy: over €300 billion of investment allocated to projects in EU Member States

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Spain were the top performers in terms of increased selection of projects.