Coronavirus: 5 useful things to know

The European Commission is working closely with EU Member States to fight the pandemic in a coordinated way because decisions taken by one country can affect people across the Union.

‘Global Goal: Unite for Our Future’ Summit and Concert!

The European Commission and Global Citizen teamed up to mobilise more funding for coronavirus vaccines, tests and treatments.

EU's response to coronavirus

The EU has been working on all fronts to help European countries and even beyond during this crisis.

EU Green Deal: launch of the European Just Transition Platform

This online Platform will provide technical and advisory support for public and private stakeholders in coal and other carbon-intensive regions, with easy access to information on funding opportunities and sources of technical assistance.

EU support will bring clean energy to thousands of households in Spain and Austria

Renewable energies are crucial to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050.

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Coronavirus: Commission supports EU neighbouring countries by making rules more flexible

The European Commission has adjusted the rules for Cross-border Cooperation programmes between EU Member States and EU’s neighbouring countries to allow the regions on both sides of EU external borders to benefit from the simplified financial and legal measures put into place to fight the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus: EU to support European education sector

Since the beginning of the crisis, the Education Ministers met every month and together we have looked at the lessons learnt from the many challenges the education and training sector faced during confinement.

In the EU, we have strong data protection

EU data protection rules empower citizens and are fit for the digital age.

New EU strategy to protect victims' rights

It will ensure that all victims can fully benefit from their rights, no matter where in the EU the crime took place.

Large-scale thefts of industrial machinery - nine arrests in Italy and Bulgaria

With the fundamental support of Eurojust, judicial authorities and police in Italy and Bulgaria have arrested nine members of an organised criminal group which committed large-scale thefts of high value industrial machinery.

The EU is taking care

The ability to pass laws at country level to tackle the coronavirus rests entirely with Member States – the Commission does not have a right to interfere in national legislation and decisions on subjects such as health. On the other hand, the EU can put together European policies and fast, coordinated, pan-European initiatives to tackle the crisis together with Member States. An example of this is that the decision to go into ‘lockdown’ and to close a country’s borders is made on a national level, whilst the mobilisation of €140 million from EU funds to find a vaccine, new treatments and diagnostic tests is made on an EU level.

Coronavirus: over €20 million of EU Funds to support health emergency in Bulgaria

Thanks to this EU funding, the Bulgarian Ministry of Health purchased new top class medical equipment, life-saving medication and personal protective equipment for health care facilities all over Bulgaria.

Slovenia-Austria project seeks to reduce unemployment for vulnerable groups

People with mental health problems, addicts, the homeless and women who are victims of violence are getting a helping hand in finding work, thanks to the ERDF-funded Involved project being implemented in Slovenia.

Finalists of this year’s Natura 2000 Award

The award recognises excellence in the management of Natura 2000 sites and preserving Europe’s biodiversity.

Coronavirus: EU funds are supporting the healthcare sector in Bulgaria

The European Commission reallocated more than €20 million of cohesion policy support to help hospitals and health workers tackle the pandemic in Bulgaria.

More protection for our seas and oceans is needed, report finds

We have made progress, for example in the field of sustainable fisheries, but we need more efforts to stop the irresponsible pollution of our seas.

Coronavirus: EU funding for the transport of essential goods, medical teams and patients

European Union countries can now apply for additional funding via the Emergency Support Instrument worth €220 million to transport essential goods, medical teams and patients affected by the coronavirus.

ESF Tackling the Coronavirus Health Crisis in Poland

The European Social Fund is supporting the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region in Poland during a health crisis caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Progress in combating online hate speech

The European Commission released the results of its fifth evaluation of the 2016 Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online. The results are overall positive.

Innovation performance continues to improve across the EU

European Innovation Scoreboard for 2020 is out and there is some good news.

Save the date: 'Unite for our future' summit and concert on 27 June

This Saturday, the European Commission and Global Citizen will bring together world leaders, scientists, activists and artists to fight for equitable access to coronavirus healthcare.

EU progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

The report shows that the European Union has made progress towards a large number of the 17 SDGs over the past five years.

EU action to tackle trade barriers generated €8 billion in additional exports for EU companies

In 2019, 43 new barriers have been identified, with 40 being fully or partially removed. Thanks to the European Union's successful intervention, European companies generated €8 billion in additional exports in 2019.

EU-China Summit: Defending EU interests and values in a complex and vital partnership

The European Union and China held their 22nd bilateral Summit via videoconference.

Unite for our common future

The ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future' campaign launched by the European Commission and the advocacy organisation Global Citizen will culminate in a global pledging summit and concert this Saturday.

Wallonia Biomed & Any-Shape : des projets cofinancés UE unis contre la pandémie !

Mise en place de la plateforme de diagnostic de la covid19 ainsi qu'une offre de formation à distance et webinaires.

TRAKK et TechnocITé : la créativité au service de la santé

Les projets co-financés par l'UE, le TRAKKNamur et TechnocITé ont démontré leur rapiditié d'innovation et de créativité pour soutenir les soignants au coeur de la pandémie covid19.

Have your say on the future of digital education in Europe!

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the upcoming new Digital Education Action Plan.

10 things you didn’t know about Erasmus!

So you think, you know Erasmus very well? It is one of EU's most popular and loved initiatives, but here are 10 things you might not know about it.

Re-open EU: Explorer l'Europe en toute sécurité!

L'Union européenne et l'ensemble de ses États membres préparent actuellement une réouverture sans risque de l'Europe.

Upgrade for link in Poland’s north-south freight rail corridor

A vital link in the rail corridor connecting southern Poland with its ports in the north has been upgraded, cutting transport times and boosting economic development.

EU's response to Coronavirus

The EU has been working on all fronts to help European countries and even beyond during this crisis.

Coronavirus: Commission approves reprogramming of €275 million to mitigate impact of the pandemic in Slovenia

The Commission has today approved a programme modification, which provides the basis to use around €275 million of cohesion policy funding to mitigate the harmful consequences of the coronavirus outbreak and its economic and social effects in Slovenia.

A Recovery Plan for Europe

To ensure the recovery is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all EU countries, the European Commission proposed to create a new recovery tool, Next Generation EU, embedded within a powerful, modern and revamped long-term EU budget.

Cow’s milk collection in March 2020 up on March 2019

An estimated 12.7 million tonnes of cows’ milk were collected from EU farms in March 2020, which was +1.2% higher than in March 2019. This confirms the medium-term development of higher levels of cows’ milk collection in the EU.

Demographic change in Europe: What can we expect?

The European Commission’s report presents the main drivers of demographic change and the impact it is having across Europe.

#BeInclusive EU Sport Awards 2020: Apply now!

The #BeInclusive Awards recognises organisations that use the power of sport to increase social inclusion for disadvantaged groups.

Better quality emergency care in rural Romania with EU funds

Hospital to be built and equiped with Cohesion Policy funds in Cluj, Romania, which will serve the largely rural North West region. This project consists of nearly 850-bed hospital equipped with advanced technology to ensure better quality emergency care and access to life-saving medical services.

Komisija je danes odobrila spremembo programa, ki zagotavlja podlago za uporabo sredstev kohezijske politike v višini približno 275 milijonov EUR za ublažitev škodljivih posledic izbruha koronavirusa ter njegovih gospodarskih in družbenih učinkov v Sloveniji.

Coronavirus: EU funding for the transport of medical goods, medical teams and patients

European Union countries can now apply for additional funding via the Emergency Support Instrument to transport essential goods, medical teams and patients affected by the coronavirus.

Expansão da rede do Metropolitano de Lisboa

A Comissão Europeia aprovou um investimento de 83 milhões de euros do Fundo de Coesão para expansão da rede do Metro de Lisboa, Portugal.

Next Generation EU: A recovery and transition that leaves no one behind

The recovery plan for Europe will harness the full potential of the EU budget to help repair the economic and social damage brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca va primi finanțare din FEDR pentru a dezvolta o infrastructură de calcul de înaltă performanță care să poată fi integrată în sisteme de calcul de tip cloud și în sisteme de date masive.

Zakończyła się modernizacja kluczowego połączenia kolejowego w ramach linii towarowej łączącej południową Polskę z portami na północy, umożliwiając szybsze przejazdy pociągów i pobudzając rozwój gospodarczy.

Improved metro network for Lisbon

The European Commission has approved an investment of €83 million from the Cohesion Fund to improve the metro network in Lisbon, Portugal.

Romanian university developing versatile ICT system for researchers

The Cluj-Napoca Technical University, Romania, is to receive EU funds support to develop a high-performance computing infrastructure that can be integrated into cloud computing and big data systems.

Launch of the Just Transition Platform

On 29 June, the European Commission will launch the Just Transition Platform. On 30 June a dedicated session will present the Just Transition Mechanism, detailing its purpose and the ways in which it can assist regions, industries and workers to achieve a just transition.

Free test runs in electric cars in Austria

Motorists can test an electric car free of charge in the Austrian state of Burgenland. This is part of the Interreg AT-HU project SMART Pannonia which is aiming to encourage more people to switch to e-cars.

European Research and Innovation Days

This year's format will provide an opportunity to connect, take stock of research and innovation achievements in the global response to the pandemic and build on the EU’s response: worldwide coordination of excellent science for global health, social and economic recovery.

EU's response to coronavirus crisis

The EU has been working on all fronts to help European countries and even beyond during this crisis.

This is the moment for science and solidarity

The development and distribution of an effective and safe vaccine against the coronavirus represent a lasting solution to the pandemic and a cornerstone of the European Commission’s coronavirus response.

RESponsible island prize competition

This prize aims to award islands with innovative and sustainable local renewable energy production for use in electricity, heating, cooling and transport. Cash prize of €500,000, €250,000 and €100,000, for the 3 winners respectively.