Supporting cancer patients across Europe

At the age of 53, Gertrude was diagnosed with breast cancer. Between the surgery and precious time spent with her family, no one talked to her about what life would be like after cancer.

Smart Regions: electric bike assistance for people with reduced mobility (France)

Thanks to “Benur”, the first electric bike without wheelchair transfer, people with reduced mobility can now fully enjoy the ViaRhôna cycle paths.

The story of Josephine

Thanks to the EU, she has set up a company to manufacture eco-friendly cloth bags in order to curb plastic waste.

All'età di 53 anni, a Gertrude è stato diagnosticato un tumore al seno. Tra l'intervento chirurgico e il tempo prezioso trascorso con la famiglia, nessuno le aveva mai parlato di come sarebbe stata la sua vita dopo la malattia.

Bringing your fruit and veg home in a sustainable way

When design meets the circular economy: two students from Prague saw a gap in the market and after securing financing from the Juncker Plan, their business is reaching new heights.

See how EU countries relate to each other

Europe in numbers

Make your voice heard on the future EU funding for energy efficiency

The new Clean Energy Transition part of the proposed LIFE programme (2021-2027) is expected to support market uptake of clean energy solutions. This will be discussed at the conference organised by the European Commission on 6-7 November 2019 in Brussels. Join and have your say!

EU, Iceland and Norway join hands for climate action

Climate change is a global threat and demands global action: the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master this major challenge of our generation.

How the EU protects your children online

The EU has put in place several legal measures to protect kids online and is working with Safer Internet Centres across all member countries for a better and safer internet for kids, and everyone else.

Juncker Plan supports micro-enterprises in Bulgaria and a biotech company in Poland

Juncker Plan-backed investments have increased EU gross domestic product by 0.9% and added 1.1 million jobs.

New EU-funded day hospital and surgery for Croatia

Financing the ‘Together towards Health’ project in Croatia which will include the construction of a new day hospital and day surgery for the General County Hospital in Požega.

Dried-out tardigrades could point way to drug preservation, resilient crops

 

Despite being nicknamed moss piglets, tardigrades do an awful lot more than just snuffle around in vegetation. These microscopic organisms, found in ecosystems ranging from mountaintops to deep-sea trenches, can endure extreme stresses such as drying out and freezing, and have even been known to survive in space.

Do you know about the EU matchmaking portal?

The EIPP is a portal matching investors and projects in the EU.

United Nations

The European Commission will continue to work closely with and support the UN, because the EU believes in a multilateral, rules-based international order.

EU and ME - The story of Alix

Thanks to the EU, Alix was able to go on a study year abroad in Germany, where she learnt the language, met new people and studied in a top-class university.

Over 1,700 municipalities to get free Wi-Fi hotspots

The WiFi4EU programme will give each municipality a €15,000 voucher towards the cost of installation.

Tailor-made 3D spinal implants helping people to live a normal life

Smart Regions, in collaboration with Euronews, takes a tour of Europe to see how Cohesion Policy helps reducing regional disparities.

Antibiotic resistance

All over the world, bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, making infections more difficult – and in some cases impossible – to treat. Find out how EU-funded researchers and innovators are working to tackle one of today’s biggest public health challenges - antibiotic resistance.

The EU-US Privacy Shield is a success

The Commission's annual review of the Privacy Shield shows it continues to ensure adequate protection for personal data transferred from the EU to participating US companies.

Tempi tunnels turning dangerous road into safest highway

Smart Regions, in collaboration with Euronews, takes a tour of Europe, visiting the cities and towns where Cohesion Policy projects are reducing regional disparities and bringing real, tangible benefits to communities across the EU.

Juncker Commission: A trade policy that supports jobs and growth

When the Juncker Commission took office five years ago, Europe had been weakened by the worst economic and social crisis since the Second World War.

Is there a "European Ambulance"? Answers with Monique Pariat!

Monique Pariat is the face of European solidarity. At the head of our Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department, Monique takes part in all humanitarian situations and her team brings relief throughout the world.

Cycle friendly Budapest

Smart Regions, in collaboration with Euronews, takes a tour of Europe, visiting the cities and towns where Cohesion Policy projects are reducing regional disparities and bringing real, tangible benefits to communities across the EU.

Protecting the Baltic Sea by farming mussels

Smart Regions, in collaboration with Euronews, takes a tour of Europe, visiting the cities and towns where Cohesion Policy projects are reducing regional disparities and bringing real, tangible benefits to communities across the EU.

Protecting Danube's ecosystem

Smart Regions, in collaboration with Euronews, takes a tour of Europe, visiting the cities and towns where Cohesion Policy projects are reducing regional disparities and bringing real, tangible benefits to communities across the EU.

Juncker Plan has made major impact on EU jobs and growth

The Investment Plan for Europe, the Juncker Plan, has played a key role in boosting jobs and growth in the EU. Investments have increased EU gross domestic product by 0.9% and added 1.1 million jobs.

More and better jobs since 2014

When the Juncker Commission took office five years ago, Europe had been weakened by the worst economic and social crisis since the Second World War.

Encouraging consumers to use more efficient heating systems

The project manager of HARP - Heating Appliances Retrofit Planning – explains the objectives of the project and the support of Horizon 2020 funding to replicate it in five EU countries.

Long live Europe! Lang lebe Europa! Vive l’Europe!

In his more than 30 years of firmly pro-European stance, Commission President Juncker has had almost 600 meetings at EU level, has been the Chairman of Social Affairs, Budget & Ecofin Councils, and is one of the main architects of Maastricht Treaty.

EU and Norway agree to set up interim WTO appeal system

This new arrangement stands ready to be used for any potential EU-Norway trade disputes under WTO law.

Juncker Commission: 2014-2019

Delivering. This has been the main focus for the Juncker Commission, to make a real difference in people's lives.

Vincenzo and Katrin

Thanks to the EU they were able to utilise the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs initiative to launch their start up and expand abroad.

Libya: EU to provide humanitarian assistance

The European Commission has announced additional humanitarian aid to help those most in need.

For Erasmus participants

Going abroad to study? This tool can help you pick up a new language.

Making shipbuilding more sustainable in the Northern Netherlands

An EU-funded project in the Northern Netherlands aims to foster the transition to cleaner energy in the shipbuilding sector by converting existing ships to run on liquefied natural gas.

Bacteria passed from mother to baby may play a role in later health

If your mother was obese, there is a good chance you will be obese too. But why do obese mothers tend to raise obese children? It could be because the children ate the same unhealthy diet as their mothers, or they inherited genes that predispose them to weight gain. But a third possibility is gaining favour in research circles that points the blame at the microorganisms a child inherits during birth, breastfeeding and early infancy.

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Autonomous Driving powered by Galileo

What was some years ago science fiction will soon become reality.

EU citizens can now register .eu domains all over the world

This right was previously limited to EU residents.

Restoring a Latvian treasure: the New Castle of Sigulda

An EU-funded project is reconstructing the New Sigulda Castle Complex in Latvia to restore its beauty while simultaneously saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Un proiect sprijinit de FEDR finanțează restaurarea unei cetăți puțin cunoscute din județul Arad, urmărind dezvoltarea turismului în regiune.

From the European Council

President Juncker attended the 17-18 October 2019 European Council meeting.

Restoring the Ineu Fortress in Romania

An EU-funded project is financing the restoration of a little-known fortress in Arad County, Romania, in an attempt to increase tourism in the region.

New Horizon 2020 energy efficiency projects are fighting energy poverty

Under the 2018 call of Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency, around 6 million Euros were granted to 3 innovative projects focusing on advising consumers on low-cost energy efficiency solutions, implementing practical sustainable energy measures and developing innovative energy poverty schemes across Europe.

Educating schoolchildren on recycling waste cooking oil in Slovenia

An EU-funded project is distributing containers for the collection of waste cooking oil to schoolchildren and teaching them how to recycle this waste.

Brexit

Protecting peace and stability on the island of Ireland, and the integrity of the EU's Single Market.

Is 5G bad for your health? It’s complicated, say researchers

Countries such as Switzerland, the UK and Germany are already rolling out next generation networks. 5G is projected to be 100 times faster than 4G and would allow new technologies such as connected cars and augmented reality to flourish. But despite the big promises, concerns about its potential health effects are also growing.

The Story of EGNOS

You may not see it but every time you fly, EGNOS is with you. It helps planes land safely and on time when it's foggy or stormy while reducing CO2 emissions and noise.

ERAF finansēta projekta ietvaros tiek rekonstruēts Siguldas Jaunās pils komplekss, lai atjaunotu tā krāšņumu un vienlaikus ietaupītu enerģiju un samazinātu oglekļa dioksīda emisijas.

Non-antibiotic cures for cows could speed up treatments for people

The animal sector, which uses drugs to boost animal growth as well as treat infection, is thought to account for around 80% of the consumption of medically important antibiotics in some countries.

Twenty Years after Tampere

Twenty years ago in Tampere, Finland, the European heads of state and government took the important decision to step up judicial cooperation between EU countries.

October is European Cyber Security Month

The European Commission wants to raise awareness about cyber security threats and promote cyber security among citizens and organisations through education and sharing of good practices.Visit the European Cybersecurity Month official website.

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New findings about how a human egg matures may help prevent infertility and birth defects

Physiological changes known to trigger miscarriages and to increase the likelihood of carrying a child with a genetic condition start in a woman’s early 20s, possibly earlier, and continue progressively through to her 40s, says Dr Agata Zielinska, a cell biologist at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany.

Drones to make reindeer farming more sustainable in Jamtland, Sweden

An EU-funded project in Jamtland, Sweden is testing the use of drones for reindeer husbandry in a bid to reduce the need for off-road vehicles when finding reindeer herds across challenging terrain.

For a zero hunger world

In the EU, around 88 million tonnes of food waste are generated annually with associated costs estimated at 143 billion euros.

Les accords commerciaux de l'Union européenne ouvrent de nouveaux horizons

En dépit du climat économique mondial difficile, les entreprises européennes ont continué à faire bon usage des possibilités offertes par le réseau commercial de l'Union européenne, le réseau le plus vaste au monde.

EU supports energy-efficient social housing in Germany

The EIB is providing real estate company Vivawest with €300 million to build around 2,300 energy-efficient homes across North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.

Préparez votre société en vue du Brexit avec notre guide

Si le Royaume-Uni quitte l’UE sans accord de retrait, mettant en place une période de transition, il sera considéré comme un pays non membre de l’UE aux fins des procédures douanières à la date de son retrait.

7% of children in the EU live in a different country from their nationality, new EU study estimates

Migration can shape how a child grows up and has an impact on children’s identity, development and well-being.

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EU trade agreements: delivering new opportunities in times of global uncertainties

At present, the EU has in place the largest trade network in the world, with 41 trade agreements covering 72 countries.

Say yes to more opportunities with Erasmus!

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European environmental economic accounts should be made more useful

EEEAs are an important source of information for monitoring and evaluating environmental policies. But several issues prevent them from reaching their full potential, say the auditors.