Energy rehabilitation of social housing in Carcassonne, France

A multi-million project co-funded by the EU is improving the energy efficiency of over 2 000 social housing units in Carcassonne, reducing costs for their tenants.

Consumers and businesses to save money thanks to new EU cross-border payments rules

Some cheery news ahead of the holiday season.

Small Finnish company goes global with EU support

OiOi is a small Finnish business developing interactive touch screens that connect people with art and culture at science centres, hospitals or schools.

Salamanca leads climate alliance of cities in Spain and Portugal

Seven cities in Spain and Portugal will participate in an EU-funded project to protect themselves against climate change.

CRISPR provides hope of sickle cell cure

Thanks to the ‘cut and paste’ gene editing technique CRISPR, scientists are homing in on a cure for sickle cell disease - a genetic blood disorder - while other research is looking at how to expand the potential of CRISPR-based treatments.

Réhabilitation énergétique de logements sociaux à Carcassonne, France

Un projet de plusieurs millions d'euros financé en partie par l'UE améliore l'efficacité énergétique de plus de 2 000 logements sociaux à Carcassonne, réduisant ainsi les coûts pour leurs locataires.

Our top 12 science facts from 2019

From bacterial invisibility cloaks to unexpected dinosaur colors, Horizon Magazine has uncovered some fascinating facts in 2019.

Travelling (or not) this weekend?

The EU has you covered.

We need to talk about CRISPR

We need an active public debate on the ethics of gene editing technology to realise its potential and prevent it being used in nefarious ways, for example by the military and amateur scientists, and to take cultural differences into account, according to Professor Christiane Woopen, executive director of the Centre for Ethics, Rights, Economics and Social Sciences of Health (CERES) at Germany’s University of Cologne.

Múscraí, Ireland, included in EU cultural heritage project

The Irish region of Múscraí has been included in an EU-funded project that aims to preserve the area’s unique intangible cultural heritage.

Highlights of the presentation of the European Green Deal

The European Commission presented the European Green Deal, which sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

What Europe does for me?

In case you were wondering, here is the answer.

The EU flag - What does it stand for?

The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe.

Cities in West Finland look to artificial intelligence for green solutions

An EU-funded project aims to create a low-carbon economy in the Pirkanmaa region by helping businesses working on artificial intelligence (AI).

EU Regions Week

Help us shape the 2020 branding of the EU Week of Regions and Cities!

Wild bison back in the mountains of southwest Romania

The European bison (Bison bonasus) is the continent’s largest wild land mammal and an important species for biodiversity.

Euroopan aluekehitysrahaston rahoittama hanke pyrkii edistämään vähähiilistä taloutta Pirkanmaalla tukemalla yrityksiä, jotka kehittävät tekoälyä hyödyntäviä ratkaisuja.

Erasmus+: EU boosts participation of African students and staff in 2019

The EU has invested an additional €17.6 million to support over 8,500 newly selected African students and staff to participate in Erasmus+ in 2019.

Stories from the Regions: Rogalin Palace (Poland)

New series: In this episode you will discover a piece of the historical and cultural heritage in Poland – the Rogalin Palace, and the unique story behind it.

EU supporting refugees in Middle East

The EU adopted €297 million in concrete actions for refugees and local communities in Jordan and Lebanon.

New emergency helicopters to bolster rescue services in Bulgaria

With support from EU cohesion funding, the Bulgarian government is acquiring an air rescue system.

Historie z Regionów: Pałac w Rogalinie

Dzięki rewitalizacji i modernizacji, pałac został otwarty dla zwiedzających

This country is the biggest beneficiary of EU Cohesion Funds

Since Poland joined in 2004, it has been benefited immensely from EU investments.

Eurojust becomes an Agency

Eurojust today heralds a new phase in its development, as it officially becomes the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, with the application of the Eurojust Regulation as the new legal basis. The new Regulation will make Eurojust fit for the purpose of fighting increasing levels of cross-border crime, with an Executive Board dealing with administrative matters and giving the College of prosecutors from all Member States more leeway to focus on the continuously rising number of criminal cases. Eurojust will start applying many of the standard rules of the decentralised Agencies.

Protection of the ozone layer

World governments agreed in the late 1980s to protect the Earth’s ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances emitted by human activities, under the Montreal Protocol.

Let's tackle food waste at home

In the EU, an estimated 20% of the total food produced is lost or wasted, while 43 million people cannot afford a quality meal every second day.

EU greenhouse gas emissions down 23% since 1990

The EU is cutting emissions while its economy is growing. Europe’s forests and lands are removing less carbon every year.

The story of Jill - EU and ME

Jill is passionate about protecting nature and creating a sustainable Europe. The EU supports her every step of the way.

Citizens' Dialogue with Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans on the Green Deal

Young people at COP 25 in Madrid have the opportunity to express their opinions about the future they want for the planet.

European Green Deal Proposal

The European Green Deal will transform the way we live, work and move. It will enable us to be self-sufficient, global leaders. However, we have to act now. Therefore, the European Commission prepared three concrete actions that will offer a strong basis for the new deal. First, a Sustainable Europe Investment Plan will support one trillion euros of investment, over the next decade. Second, in March 2020 we will propose the first-ever European Climate Law, in order to make transition irreversible. Third, a Just Transition Fund will leverage public and private money with the help of the European Investment Bank, to help those who will have to take a bigger step. We Europeans are ready, to contribute to a Global Green Deal.

A European Green Deal for all

Europeans want real action on climate change and they want Europe to lead the way. Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times.

European Green Deal: Press statement by European Commission President

European Commission President unveils the European Green Deal.

Take home an award from the Sustainable Energy Week Awards!

During the #EUSEW2020, this year’s most outstanding projects will be crowned winners of the EU Sustainable Energy Awards.

Energie pulite e riduzione di emissioni, verranno creati posti di lavoro. Fondo di sostengo alle regioni più arretrate: sarà una transizione giusta

Rresearch and innovation project in the battery value chain

Commission approves €3.2 billion public support by seven Member States for a pan-European research and innovation project in all segments of the battery value chain.

Innovating EU vineyards to protect our soil

EU funding through Life projects is supporting vineyards to test and implement management methods to become more sustainable and adapt to the effects of climate change.

What's the outlook for European small businesses in the coming year?

The latest SME growth outlook by the Enterprise Europe Network confirms a cautious year for European SMEs.

Building the energy-efficient, low-emission ships of tomorrow

The EU-funded LeanShips project has advanced a range of low-emission, energy-efficient technologies for shipping from research projects to real, market-ready innovations.

EU-funded scientist among the 2019 Nobel Prize winners

UK-based Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe was announced a winner alongside two other scientists for their research on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen levels.

Europe rocks your senses

European agriculture provides us with a wealth of quality products, that speak directly to our senses and make us feel alive.

Updated EU Air Safety List

The European Commission today updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. The EU Air Safety List seeks to ensure the highest level of air safety for Europeans and all other passengers travelling in the European Union.

How did the plague reshape Bronze Age Europe?

Europe changed dramatically during the Bronze Age, with huge population shifts generally ascribed to the rise of new metal technologies, trading and climate change. But scientists believe that there may have been another reason for this social upheaval – the plague, possibly transported by, or on the back of, newly domesticated horses.

When things go wrong, who do you call?

This cat has something important to say.

About the EU's energy label and ecodesign

The EU energy labels provide a clear and simple indication of the energy efficiency of products at the point of purchase. This makes it easier for consumers to save money on their household energy bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the EU.

The story of Veka - EU and ME

Thanks to the EU, Veka has been able to turn his childhood love of hiking in the Finnish countryside into studies of nature conservation and bird directives.

Communication webinar for Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency projects

On 12 December, the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) is organising a communication webinar to help ongoing projects and future applicants with drafting a good dissemination and communication plan.

La UE permite que un programa de inteligencia artificial español sea posible

Un proyecto financiado por el Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER) está ayudando a fomentar la innovación vinculada a la inteligencia artificial (IA) en el sur de España.

EURES has been helping Europeans find work across borders

Over its 25 years, the network has grown to encompass 32 countries and over 1,000 EURES Advisers.

The European Green Deal

Europeans want real action on climate change and they want Europe to lead the way.

Happy Independence Day, Finland!

You might already know that Finland is a heavily-forested country (with nearly 70% of its land area covered by woodland) and that it has the lowest population density in the EU (with an average of 18 inhabitants per square kilometre).

Funding innovation, for a better future

The European Commission is set to award more than €278 million to help start-ups and SMEs market their innovations.

Digital development in Western French Guiana

The project for the design and installation of a local fibre optic infrastructure aims to develop the digital network in western French Guiana.