The EU wants to make cars more circular and sustainable. The European Commission has proposed new rules to improve the design, production, and recycling of vehicles, including:- More recycled plastic in new cars - Easier dismantling of old cars - Better recovery of raw materials - More responsibility for producers - More transparency and enforcement.

Greece is facing a wildfire crisis as dozens of blazes rage across the country. The EU is stepping up to help with planes, teams and vehicles from France, Italy, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. They join the pre-deployed forces from Romania, Bulgaria and Malta.The EU is ready to provide more support if needed.

Do you have a project that can make a difference in your community and in Europe? Apply for the CERV Programme and get funding for your idea!

From a shrinking workforce to brain drain, Europe is facing manifold demographic challenges.The EU Commission launched a new platform and working groups to address it.The Harnessing Talent Platform will support regions in developing plans to train, attract and retain talents. The working groups will focus on health, digital, research and innovation, and territorial development.

The EU Building Stock Observatory is now back online. Your trusted source for visualising information on the energy efficiency of EU's building stock is up and running with more data and new features.

The EU is taking a big step towards a zero-pollution future by banning the last intentional use of mercury in products. The revised Mercury Regulation will protect EU citizens and the planet from this toxic metal.

The EU-LAC Business Round Table reunites Europe with Latin America and The Caribbean countries to strengthen business partnerships and investments, for development 🌍, sustainability 🌿 and to fight inequalities.

The #EUAccessCity 2024 is open for application!

The EU is ready for the next digital revolution: Web 4.0 and virtual worlds.The newly presented European Commission's strategy will ensure an open, secure, trustworthy and inclusive digital environment for all, empowering people, supporting businesses, and improving public services.

Are you a non-profit private legal entity or public university aiming to foster democracy and fundamental rights in the EU? Apply this summer for the Call for proposals on Citizens’ engagement and participation on the CIV Search Funding & Tenders panel.

85% of European citizens want the EU to invest massively in renewable energy.The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey shows that EU citizens continue to back overwhelmingly the energy transition.

How much time do students spend on core subjects at school? How does it differ across EU countries? Find out in this new Eurydice report, which compares 39 education systems and reveals the latest changes.

The EU is proposing new rules to improve the enforcement of GDPR in cross-border cases. The rules will benefit individuals, businesses and data protection authorities by clarifying procedures and speeding up resolution.

The journey to develop a European Higher Education Sector Observatory has started! A call for Tenders has just been published. Do you have what we are searching for?

New virtual environments are expected to bring transformative shifts in technology, society, and the economy. However, their future is dependent on key technological drivers, industry stakeholders, and adopters. We need to act now and ensure that they reflect EU values and that we are ready for this transition.The latest European Commission's Joint Research Centre Report on #VirtualWorlds provides a multi-dimension analysis of the digital ecosystem identifying current key players.

Humans have been improving grains, fruits, vegetables ever since we started growing them.New genomic techniques allow us to do the same, faster & with more precision.The EU Commission presents a new framework protecting human & animal health & the environment.

Europe’s resilience depends on healthy soils.The @EU_Commission proposed the Soil Monitoring Law - the first in Europe – to ensure a viable future for our farmers, landowners, and people.It's a vital step to ensure all soils are healthy by 2050.

EU Funded projects deliver once more! The Brăila Bridge in Romania, the largest over the Danube and the third-largest in the EU, is now open. It will save travel time by 50 minutes and boost the region’s economy and tourism.

The Summer Eurydice Voice is coming soon! Learn about education news, reports, data and stats in Europe, and discover how education systems work and compare.

How can Europe achieve sustainability and well-being for all? The 2023 Strategic Foresight Report proposes ten areas for action to achieve a successful transition and strengthen Europe’s Open Strategic Autonomy.From a new European social contract to a move towards a 'Europe of investments,'