Why you should vote in the European elections in May 2019?

While most of us take democracy for granted, it seems to be increasingly threatened, both in principle and in practice. Let’s vote and stand up for the very idea of democracy. Together we decide what kind of Europe we want to live in!

Today is World Data Protection Day!

The EU has the strongest and most modern data protection rules in the world, which are becoming a global standard. The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica case and recent data breaches have shown that the EU is doing the right thing.

50 years old today!

Today we blow out 50 candles at the Publications Office of the EU! 50 years of bringing you authentic EU law and official publications from the EU institutions, agencies & bodies! Help us celebrate by sharing!

Does your business need support on data protection?

The Enterprise Europe Network has specialised business advisers working on intellectual property and data protection. Small businesses can reach out to local contact points in more than 60 countries in the EU and beyond to learn more about advice and support on data protection matters.

Conserving crop diversity in the Andes

An EU project based on conservation, economy, society and networking helps preserve the rich variety and versatility of exotic, tasty, nutritional crops from the Andes.

Attracting young people to science

Interest in STEM subjects among young people has been declining for several years, leading to fewer people pursuing scientific careers.

European Commission is are looking for experts in all fields of science

Are you an expert in your field and would like to evaluate H2020 project proposals? The European Commission is are looking for experts in all fields of science, with public or private sector experience Register today!

A new breakthrough in communicating science

The European Food Safety Authority worked with social scientists to develop guidelines for science communicators to boost the transparency of scientific advice.

Bringing prehistoric times back to life in Croatia and Slovenia

The ‘Prehistory Adventure – Experiential Walk through Prehistoric Heritage’ project will create links from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, explaining the course of prehistoric times.The adventure ‘walk-through’ will include apps, smart panels, events, workshops and exhibitions in an effort to enable the public to experience a variety of different aspects of life during prehistoric times.

Introducing the MyGalileoApp prize contest

Design, develop, test and commercially launch a mobile application able to provide a position and/or time fix by using Galileo-enabled smartphone. Submit your application before 28 March 2019.

Vote for your favourite #EUandME short movie idea!

The choice is yours! Check out what the EU means to our Young Filmmakers and vote for your favourite #EUandME short movie idea!

EU provides €1.2 billion for research and innovation projects in Spain

Today, a €1,2 billion fund was granted to support scientific projects in Spain, by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group.

Fact or fiction? The most far-fetched Euromyths of 2018

For decades, thousands of myths about the EU and what it does have persisted. They can grow and spread like fungus and so we need to respond with truth.

How to identify fake news and disinformation?

Ahead of EU elections, 83 percent of Europeans think fake news is a threat, but few know how to spot them. Here are 3 simple tricks to help you!

Euro makes it easy to do business!

Euro notes and coins are tangible, every day reminders of the freedom, convenience and opportunities that the European Union makes possible.

Network and connect with people to shape Europe's energy future

The Networking Village is back for the 14th edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Week. It will take place in Brussels from 18 to 20 June 2019.

EU-funded projects encourage taking up science and technology careers

The increasing demand for professionals in the fields of natural sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics require innovative ways to make education in these subjects more attractive to young people.

EU invests €52.7 million in a modern hospital in Toruń, Poland

EU invests €52.7 million in a modern hospital in Toruń, Poland that will host 59 specialist clinics and have a capacity of 1050 beds.

Boulogne-sur-Mer: L'UE investit dans le centre national de la mer Nausicaá

Nausicaá, le plus grand aquarium d'Europe, est un pôle touristique et économique majeur pour la région des Hauts-de-France.

EU supports vulnerable communities

Around 2 billion people worldwide are exposed to various shocks due to natural disasters, disease outbreak, political or economic crises, conflicts.

Bonjour Tandem en Occitanie

La Websérie «Bonjour Tandem en Occitanie !» est dédiée aux projets cofinancés par les fonds européens en Occitanie. Il s’agit d’une première saison de 6 épisodes qui sera suivie d’une secondesaison pour couvrir à terme tous les départements de la région.

Safe Data flows from the EU to Japan

European Commission adopts adequacy decision on Japan, creating the world's largest area of safe data flows.

EU Sustainable Energy Awards

How are you shaping Europe's energy future?

Making Central American hospitals safe for everyone: spotlight on Honduras

Violence in the Central American ‘northern triangle’ affects everyone. Read how the EU is ensuring safe conditions for health workers so they can deliver healthcare to those who need it the most.

European Commission, the Circular Economy champion!

The European Commission has been awarded the 2019 Circular Economy prize by the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders as recognition of the work done to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy that protects the environment and reduces greenhouse gas emissions while delivering opportunities for jobs, growth and investment.

Putting genomics and personalised healthcare together

Are you interested in the potential of genomics in prevention, diagnostics and therapy for cancer?

EU's Galileo helps save lives

All around the world, lives are saved every day thanks to satellite location. In Europe, the EU’s Galileo satellites are involved in 90% of rescue operations.

Antitrust: Commission fines Mastercard €570 million

The European Commission has fined the card scheme Mastercard €570 566 000 for limiting the possibility for merchants to benefit from better conditions offered by banks established elsewhere in the Single Market, in breach of EU antitrust rules.

France and Germany are united, and so is Europe

Une fois encore, l'histoire nous donne rendez-vous à Aix-la-Chapelle, ville européenne par excellence. Nous célébrons aujourd'hui l'amitié, la complicité, l'entente entre la France et l'Allemagne – en fait, le concours de deux volontés fortes qui sont résolument tournées vers l'avenir.

Perceptions of Antisemitism

Ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the European Commission is publishing the results of a Eurobarometer survey on the perception of Europeans of Antisemitism.

The euro makes it easier to live abroad

The euro is the second most important currency in the world! It's turning 20 this year, and has made working, studying and retiring abroad easier than ever.

EU's Galileo: Ensuring you are not waiting for a taxi in rain

You book your ride and confirm the pick-up point. Yet a few minutes later your taxi drives right by – leaving you out in the rain! Don’t worry, Galileo has you covered. With the added accuracy and improved precision that Galileo provides, your taxi will always come to you.

Horizon Prize for innovations that improve mobility for the older people

The European Commission's Horizon Prize for Social Innovation will reward the best solutions for improving the travel mobility of older people. The European Union’s population is ageing. There will be 75 million people over the age of 65 in Europe in 2020.

EU cities can take part in international pairing

EU cities who wish to exchange with a city facing similar sustainable urban development challenges in another global region are encouraged to apply to take part in the International Urban Cooperation city-to-city cooperation programme.

Boost for international cultural and sports events in Estonia

An EU-funded project, co-financed by Enterprise Estonia, will provide financial support for the organisation of more international cultural and sports events across the country.

Quick, safe and low-cost medical diagnosis thanks to the EU

Thanks to EU Cohesion Policy, SensDx, a Polish start-up, has developed diagnostic testing technologies intended for people and animals, allowing users to accurately identify specific diseases quickly, safely and at a low cost.

Apply for a traineeship at the European Commission!

Take a chance today! Apply for a traineeship at the European Commission! There are 1,300 traineeship positions available.

First EU citizens using ePrescriptions in other EU country

Today, the first EU patients can use digital prescriptions issued by their home doctor when visiting a pharmacy in another EU country: Finnish patients are now able to go to a pharmacy in Estonia and retrieve medicine prescribed electronically by their doctor in Finland.

The circular economy starts with you

Play your part in supporting the EU transition to the circular economy.

Time to take action for equal pay!

Women still earn on average 16.2% less than men in the EU.

EU protects the biodiversity in the Greek islands of Corfu and Paxos

An EU-funded project will create a promotion centre with the aim of protecting the environment and promoting biodiversity and sustainable development on the islands of Corfu and Paxos. The building complex will include exhibition spaces, conference and educational areas, an office space, and other facilities. Programmes organised by the centre and activities carried out there will aim to raise the environmental awareness of residents and visitors alike.

Αυτή τη φορά δεν αρκεί απλώς να ελπίζουμε σε ένα καλύτερο μέλλον: Aυτή τη φορά θα πρέπει να αναλάβουμε όλοι την ευθύνη.

Saving and investing is easier, thanks to Euro

Almost 3 out of 4 Europeans say that the single currency is good for Europe! The euro is only 20 years young but already a successful currency.

Galileo: Ensuring your pizza arrives on time!

Galileo is the EU's global satellite-based navigation system. Thanks to the added accuracy that Galileo provides, delivery drivers can quickly find your address – making sure your pizza arrives fast, hot and ready to eat.

Together, for all children

Refugees, students, YouTubers, actors, but above all children. Let every child have the same support, the same progress. A UNICEF campaign funded by the European Commission.

What is the blue economy?

All economic activities related to oceans, seas and coasts. Blue economy covers a wide range of interlinked established and emerging sectors.

Turn Blue into Gold! Blue Economy, the next powerhouse for EU.

Making our lives easier

A new laboratory from European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is set to evaluate dozens of smart devices and how they can communicate with each other to make our lives easier.

One year on: Moving from Plastics Strategy to Circular Economy

From beating plastic pollution to removing single use plastics from the market, the EU is leading the way towards the transition to a circular economy.

This is how the EU is concretely changing our daily lives, for the better

The EU is investing €166 million through Cohesion Policy  to make commuter rail transport in Budapest faster and more reliable, while also significantly improving passenger comfort. This is how the EU is concretely changing our daily lives, for the better.

Blue Invest, opportunities start here

An innovative EU event to promote investment in the ocean economy.

How EURES can help your career

With the help of EURES, Juan managed to navigate his career as a sous chef in Sweden and Germany! Learn more about his journey in our latest article and find out how EURES can help your career.

Le soutien à l’UE et à la libre circulation en hausse

Quel est le sentiment des Européens par rapport à l’UE ? Voici quelques bonnes nouvelles.

Michel Barnier, EU's Chief Negotiator

Thinking of the stability of our continent.

Stricter rules on European political party funding and data protection

Measures proposed by President Juncker in his 2018 State of the Union speech to secure free and fair European elections.

A new tool for those working on nutrition and health

Just launched: A new tool by European Food Safety Agency! Nutritionists and other health professionals can make quick and easy calculations using EFSA’s dietary reference values.

Seeking new recycling solutions for EU’s electronic waste

The Spanish e-waste management company Ewaste Canarias will allocate EU funds to two research and development projects with the goal of identifying new recycling potential in electronic waste.

Panorama 67: Innovative, concrete solutions to urban challenges

Urban Innovative Actions provide EU cities with resources to finance innovative projects, with a total envelope of EUR 372 million from the European Regional Development Fund for the period 2014-2020. The aim is to identify, test and disseminate concrete solutions to common urban challenges.

El apoyo a la UE y a la libre circulación aumentan

¿Qué sienten los europeos hacia la UE?

EU Prize for Women Innovators

What is the EU Prize for Women Innovators?

This is a cash prize awarded every year to European women who founded a successful company and brought an innovation to market.
Why is there a prize?

Women are underrepresented in terms of creating innovative enterprises. This is untapped potential for Europe, which needs to optimise all available resources to remain competitive and find solutions to our societal challenges.This award recognises the role of women in bringing about game-changing innovations to market and honours the outstanding achievements of female entrepreneurs running innovative companies. The prize will be awarded to up to 4 women innovators in total, who have had the largest impact on the innovation ecosystem by transforming ideas into new and advanced products and/ services for the benefit of European citizens.

Share your European Health Insurance Card story and win a prize!

How has your European Health Insurance Card helped you abroad? Share your story and you might win some great prizes!

Discover EU

14,500 adventurous 18-year-olds are getting free travel passes to go around and explore Europe’s culture, traditions & people.

Marché Unique: Quels sont les avantages?

Le marché unique européen est l’une des plus bellesréussites de l’Union européenne. Il facilite la vie quotidienne des citoyens etdes entreprises, et il stimule l’emploi et la croissance. C’est le moteur de l’Union.

Survey: how can we harmonise customs in the EU?

We need your opinion on: problem definition and respective drivers/root causes; the issue of subsidiarity and the added value of an EU level intervention; preliminary options for measures/policy packages; likely impacts of each option.

The Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is 150 years old!

The periodic table of chemical elements was invented 150 years ago – so the UN made 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table! How much does it owe to Europe?

El mercado único es uno de los mayores logros de la Unión Europea. Facilita la vida diaria de las personas y las empresas e impulsa el empleo y el crecimiento. Es el corazón de la UE.

Panorama 67: Success stories across our regions and borders

Download the Winter issue of Panorama magazine is now available. It covers a wide range of topics related to EU Regional Policy from urban issues to culture and industrial transition.

EU-funded safe spaces for women and girl refugees in Bangladesh

Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar are home to nearly one million people; 80 percent of the refugees are women and children. They survived horrific violence in Myanmar and they still face risks such as abuse, child marriage, and violence in the camps. With EU funding, UNICEF provides safe spaces to offer protection to women and girls.

"EU delivers in the regions" campaign launched in South of France!

Transforming sea water into drinkable water.

Latvia’s Fire and Rescue Service to recruit drones

An EU-funded project will finance the purchase of drones to help fight fires and other emergencies in Latvia for the first time.

EU going is the right direction

Latest agri-food trade report is a good surprise: we have increased exports and the second biggest trade surplus on record. This is the EU going is the right direction.

Gather consensus, deliver on pending proposals and send a message of hope and unity.

The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU officially started. On the agenda: gather consensus, deliver on pending proposals and send a message of hope and unity.

Help bring a great idea to life

Help bring a great idea to life. 10 young filmmakers now have the chance to make a short film.

Migration: putting words into action

Let us be frank: the past weeks have not been Europe's finest hour.Having 49 people on boats at sea, for almost 3 weeks, is not what the European Union stands for. The European Union is about human values and solidarity.

Investment Plan: Europe is just starting

€370 billion mobilised and this is just the beginning. Next: €500 billion by 2020. The EU Investment Plan is a reality, a success and a benefit for all Europeans.

The European 'Silicon Valley' in Naples thanks to EU funds

Thanks to EU funds the infrastructures of the University “Federico II” have been renovated attracting investors like Apple who made the iOS Developer Academy happen! The Academy attracts more and more students every year, supporting them in their IT career and specifically to develop apps with scholarships funded with the support of the EU.

Without the right treatment, their chances of survival are minimal

Some 300 children with heart defects received life-saving treatment in Romania. With EU support, medical teams were trained in paediatric cardiology and are now able to treat a wide range of pathologies.

Think green, buy green, live green

Think green, buy green, live green. From food to fashion, transport to technology,our daily decisions have a big impact on the environment. Take part in Europe Aid photo competition and show you are helping protect and nurture the planet.

Controlling inflammation could offer new treatments for diseases

Identifying the chemical switches that turn different parts of our immune system on and off is opening up new avenues for treating diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis – and potential new uses for discarded drugs, according to Professor Luke O’Neill, an immunologist at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

‘The normal job of inflammation is to fix tissues. If you sprain your ankle and get an injury, inflammation is triggered to repair the wound. What’s amazing is that inflammation lies at the heart of so many diseases, when it gets out of control. That could be Alzheimer’s in the brain, rheumatoid arthritis in joints, Crohn’s disease in the gut or arteriosclerosis in the blood vessels. Steroids work for several of these diseases. Though steroids have side effects, this shows the diseases follow a common pathway. This gives us hope that if we can find specific pathways we could treat patients with different inflammatory disorders.’

The Velvet Revolution

30 years ago, communism fell in Czechoslovakia in the face of the Velvet Revolution. What did it mean for citizens in Slovakia and Czech Republic?

Do you like pomegranates?

In Greece, 250 producer-shareholders make a living growing pomegranate trees on their properties. They used EU funds to buy machinery for juice making.

European Commission traineeship applications are open!

European Commission traineeship applications are open! Hands-on experience to young graduates in a multicultural environment that’s shaping the future of Europe. Sounds good? You have until 4 February to apply.

Open Access: Transforming science publishing

Last year saw a bold push towards getting rid of paywalls in science publishing.

EU networks share knowledge to save lives

Through the EU’s epilepsy healthcare network, specialists from Finland, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Romania, Sweden and the Netherlands came together to decide on the right course of treatment for a three-year old boy.

Access to higher education in the EU: an analysis

In general, universities are quite widely distributed across Europe. Convenient access to higher education can be an important asset for regional development and competitiveness. It can boost innovation and upgrade the skills of the labour force through education and lifelong learning. Widespread access will allow more people to attend university, including those who cannot afford to move to get a degree. In the EU and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) area an average of four out of five people live within a 45-minute drive of the main campus of at least one university.

Assisting refugees in Turkey: EU's largest humanitarian programme ever

The Emergency Social Safety Net, the largest ever EU humanitarian programme, has now assisted 1.5 million of the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey.

Greening north-western European water systems

A cross-border EU-funded project known as ‘Green WIN’, will identify potential opportunities for reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions by north-west European water management organisations.

Si trabajas en la UE tienes derecho a que te traten de manera justa. Tus derechos, 4 semanas de vacaciones o beneficios sociales en caso de perder tu trabajo, están protegidos.Tu enfermedad, tus vacaciones, tu baja por maternidad o paternidad, la UE protege tus derechos.

L’UE protège vos droits au travail

Si vous êtes malade, en congé maternité ou bien avez simplement besoin de souffler, l’UE vous protège à tout moment. Et ce n'est pastout: la Commission européenne a présenté une proposition pour améliorer davantage l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée pour que l'Europe continue à être un lieu de travail heureux et sain.

Blue Invest = sustainable growth

Blue Invest in the Mediterranean 2019: a match-making event that brings together innovators and the financial community to sustainably develop the Blue Economy of the Mediterranean Sea basin, while protecting its marine resources.

Galileo helps 500 million global users

Galileo has been operational since December 2016. Today European satellites are providing more and more users with global positioning, navigation and timing information.

Creating a culture of excellence in cardio assessment

Young researchers are gaining top-level training and exposure to the latest in image-based heart monitoring, assessment and disease diagnosis, thanks to an EU-funded collaboration between industry, clinics and researchers that could lead to better outcomes for cardiovascular patients.

Diagnose problems earlier and pave the way for better treatment

Most children are able to learn language almost effortlessly. But for those with communication disorders such as dyslexia, mastering their native tongue can be a challenge. EU-funded researchers are exploring how links with noise, language and motion could help diagnose problems earlier and pave the way for better treatment.

EU humanitarian funding supports Syrian mothers in Jordan

Jordan hosts more than 660,000 people who fled Syria. International Medical Corps (IMC), an EU humanitarian partner, is the main medical provider in Azraq, a Jordanian camp sheltering close to 40 000 Syrian refugees. The organisation runs primary healthcare clinics, as well as the only fully equipped hospital inside the camp. Together, the facilities provide more than 21 000 monthly consultations. The EU funds Azraq Hospital’s maternity ward, which has cared for thousands of Syrian mothers and babies since it opened in 2014. Last year alone, the IMC team in Azraq Hospital helped more than 1 500 women give birth. One of them is Rasha, who was assisted by Basmah, a Jordanian midwife, and Reyhab, a Syrian volunteer. This is Reyhab’s story.

Restoring cultural heritage in Letnica, Kosovo

Local students, professors, restorers, carpenters and other trades people are working to restore a centuries-old building full of cultural heritage to its former glory.

Que fait l’UE pour moi ?

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé ce que fait l’UE pour vous et votre région?

¿Qué hace la UE por mí?¿Qué hace la UE en mi región?¿Cómo la UE influye en mi vida? ¿Quieres saber más?

Making digital content and jobs more accessible

EU-funded tactile graphics display Tactonom will enable visually impaired people in Europe to access digital content by touch. The EU is investing in the development and market launch of this technology.

How the EU is combatting radicalisation?

The lives of these two mothers were changed forever due to radicalisation. Discover how the EU supports local organisations, social workers & teachers to combat radicalisation and make our society safer.

The 2019 European Capitals of Culture

The European Capital of Culture initiative brings people together and highlights the role of culture in building a European identity.

What's in store for 2019?

The European Commission Work Programme informs you on the priorities for the year and concrete action plans.

Fact or fiction?

For decades, thousands of myths about the EU and what it does have persisted.

EU-funded project attempts to address the cardiovascular diseases

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 17.7 million deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease every year, representing 31 % of total global mortality. The total budget for the project is over EUR 1 600 000, with more than EUR 800 000 coming from the ERDF plus co-financing from the universities themselves.

40 περιφέρειες της Ευρώπης συνεργάζονται μαζί μας για τη δρομολόγηση διάφορων περιφερειακών εκστρατειών με ιδιαίτερα τοπικό χαρακτήρα και χαμόγελο!

An alternative to chemically de-icing planes

If you fly in winter, you know just how annoying it can be when your take-off is delayed for obligatory de-icing. But can't we find a better solution? The problem is that water droplets stick to aluminium surfaces. That's how icy particles attach themselves to aeroplanes when it is cold and moist. Researchers are looking into how this can be prevented. One of the solutions to avoid ice formation on the aircraft is to coat the elements with superhydrophobic coatings.