Careers at GSA

The European GNSS Agency is looking for highly qualified professionals and experts ready to take up the challenges linked to the future of satellite navigation-powered services and applications in Europe and beyond.

Fighting disinformation in the times of coronavirus

Misinformation and disinformation in the health space are thriving, including on COVID-19. It is important that you rely only on authoritative sources to get updated information on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Covid-19 Industrial Clusters Response Portal

EU to facilitate the interaction with the EU MS health care systems and the industrial cluster community to allow fast and direct responses.

New online public consultation to gather views on EU 2030 climate ambition increase

As part of the European Green Deal, the Commission will put forward a comprehensive plan to increase the EU’s 2030 climate target in September this year. The plan will propose to increase the EU’s current 2030 target of at least -40% greenhouse gas emission reductions to at least -50% and towards -55%, compared to 1990 emission levels.

Overcoming language barriers in the times of coronavirus

At this difficult time, the European Commission has made eTranslation available to all SMEs in the EU, as well as to all public administrations. eTranslation is a free AI-based automated translation tool that can translate to and from 27 different languages.

Coronavirus: EU is taking action to fight the outbreak

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

What percentage of EU citizens seek health information online?

In the last three months prior to the 2019 survey on the use of ICT in households and by individuals, one in two EU citizens (53%) aged 16-74 reported that they sought online health information related to injury, disease, nutrition, improving health or similar.

Coronavirus: Practical advice on cross-border workers

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the introduction of unprecedented measures across EU Member States, including reintroduced checks at the internal borders.

Smart Regions: monitoring meteorological impact of EU outermost regions in the Indian Ocean

Natural disasters know no borders. The added value of cooperation beyond borders is especially evident in the field of environmental risk prevention. ReNovRisk-Cyclones, an EU Interreg Indian Ocean Area project, is working on it.

We are in this together

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Coronavirus: Commission boosts budget for repatriation flights and medical equipment stockpile

The European Commission has proposed to make €75 million from the EU budget available to help repatriate EU citizens and to increase the budget for the medical stockpile.

Share your art from home

The European Commission asks beneficiaries of the Creative Europe Programme to showcase their art work using #CreativeEuropeAtHome.

How criminals profit from the COVID-19 pandemic

New Europol report on latest developments of COVID-19 on the criminal landscape in the EU.

Coronavirus: harmonised standards for medical devices to respond to urgent needs

The European Commission adopted decisions on harmonised standards which will allow manufacturers to place on the market high performing devices to protect patients, health care professionals and citizens in general.

Coronavirus: fourniture d'équipements de protection individuelle

Cette passation conjointe de marchés montre les résultats impressionnants que l'on obtient en œuvrant ensemble, de manière coordonnée.

EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy

The action plan identifies the priorities and key actions to ensure the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy globally.

Flash Eurobarometer 480: what do EU citizens think about EU Cohesion Policy?

Eurobarometer Flash survey on citizens’ awareness and perception of Regional Policy shows that the vast majority of Europeans (81%) believe EU-funded projects have a positive impact on their life – when they are actually aware of those projects (only 40%).

Commission discusses with telecom operators how to join forces to fight Coronavirus outbreak

The meeting underlined the importance of telecommunications in these challenging times.

Coronavirus: EU helps repatriate citizens stranded abroad

The EU continues to help EU countries with the repatriation of their citizens stranded abroad due to increasing number of restrictions in third countries.

EIC is looking for a ‘green’ Programme Manager

The European Commission today published a call for a Programme Manager for breakthrough energy and environmental technologies, of vital importance for the Green Deal.

Covid-19: How unprecedented data sharing has led to faster-than-ever outbreak research

Advances in gene sequencing have allowed scientists to trace and monitor the COVID-19 pandemic faster than any previous outbreak. However, gaps in our knowledge of how coronaviruses work has made it difficult to understand what makes the new coronavirus special.

Croatia earthquake: EU mobilises emergency aid

In an immediate response, the European Commission has already helped mobilise tents, beds, mattresses, heaters and sleeping bags from Slovenia, Hungary, Austria and Italy to be dispatched swiftly to the affected areas.

Европейската комисия инвестира в по-добро управление на отпадъците в България

COVID-19: Commission to take action against the spread of fake products online

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a rise in rogue traders selling false products online, which allegedly can prevent or cure the new virus.

Staying home? Learn about all things digital!

Connect University offers you videos and materials on all digital matters.

Covid19: Commission adopts temporary framework to help EU countries deal with the economic fallout

This action will help EU countries support people and companies, in particular SMEs, facing economic difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Cohesion Policy: European Commission invests in better waste management in Bulgaria

The European Commission has approved an investment of over €77 million from the European Regional Development Fund to upgrade the integrated waste management system in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Helping local communities affected by coronavirus outbreak

National, regional and local communities are on the frontline in countering the disease.

Engaging citizens in cohesion policy: call for creative ideas from civil society organisations

You are a civil society organisation and you believe citizen engagement can improve public governance and ensure stronger sense of ownership? Share your creative ideas to encourage and support a genuine and meaningful participation of citizens in planning, implementing and monitoring EU-funded projects.

Streaming services commit to reduce pressure on Internet infrastructure

Millions of Europeans are adapting to social distancing measures thanks to digital platforms, helping them to telework, e-learn and entertain themselves.

Coronavirus: Latest on EU research and project initiatives

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Coronavirus: EU is investing in research

European Commission is investing in research projects and initiatives to tackle the spread of coronavirus and preparedness for other outbreaks.

Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative: support from Cohesion Policy and EU Solidarity Fund

Cohesion Policy funding and the EU Solidarity Fund will play a central role in the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative. The initiative seeks to mobilise all existing EU budget resources to provide financial support to Member States for their immediate response to the Coronavirus crisis and its long-term impact.

What is the EU Solidarity Fund? For who? How?

The EU Solidarity Fund is one of the main EU instruments for disaster recovery and a tangible expression of the EU solidarity with Member States and Candidate Countries affected by natural disasters.

EU invests over €1.4 billion of cohesion policy funds in green projects in 7 countries

These 14 projects represent a massive investment to boost the economy, protect the environment and improve citizens' quality of life and social well-being.

Farming by Satellite 2020: on your marks, get set, applications now open

Registration for the 5th Farming by Satellite Prize, which aims to promote the use of EGNSS and Earth observation in European and African agriculture, will open on 16 March.

Valores de la UE

Los valores de la UE son comunes a los Estados miembros en una sociedad en la que prevalecen la inclusión, la tolerancia, la justicia, la solidaridad y la no discriminación.

A new Industrial Strategy for a globally competitive, green and digital Europe

The Commission presents a new Strategy to help Europe’s industry that sets out a range of actions to support all players of European industry, including big and small companies, innovative start-ups, research centres, service providers, suppliers and social partners.

Digital library project spans six countries

The Interreg funded Adrinetbook project is creating a digital library linking six EU countries, to help preserve cultural heritage in the Adriatic-Ionian region.

The EU in 2019

Last year's European elections showed us clearly that people want the Union to lead the way and to take real action.

Making our production and consumption greener

The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth.

Coronavirus: European Commission is working on all fronts to tackle the outbreak

The EU is working to contain the spread of the virus and help the patients.

Improving cancer screening across Europe

Improved cancer screening programmes are set to be rolled out across Europe thanks to an EU-funded project that is deploying new tools and techniques to help healthcare systems optimise preventive care, reduce costs and save lives.

What's new? An Industrial Strategy for a globally competitive, green and digital Europe

The European Commission has a new strategy to help Europe's industry lead the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership.

A new wind farm project in Poland to provide clean energy to 75,000 households

More windfarms will see the light near the Baltic coast in Poland.

Does your phone use Galileo?

More than 1.2 billion smartphones around the world use Galileo! What about yours?

Antimicrobial resistance in Europe: Compare antimicrobial resistance levels

Antimicrobial Resistance is the ability of microorganisms to withstand antimicrobial treatments. Explore EFSA’s data visualisation tool to check what is the level of Antimicrobial Resistance in food, animals and humans.

For a stronger, more ambitious partnership with EU-Africa

Africa is the European Union's natural partner and neighbour.

A helping hand: EU researchers develop bionic hand that imitates life

Our hands are perhaps the most useful tool nature has given us.

Antimicrobial resistance in the EU: infections with foodborne bacteria becoming harder to treat

Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to ciprofloxacin, one of the antibiotics of choice for treating infections caused by these bacteria.

The European Climate Law

The European Climate Law sets the 2050 target and the direction of travel for all EU policy, and gives predictability for public authorities, businesses and citizens. At the same time, the Commission is launching a public consultation on the future European Climate Pact. Through this consultation the public will be involved in co-designing this instrument.

EU climate actions, in a nutshell

The EU is carrying out a series of initiatives that will protect the environment and boost the green economy.