Between 2021 and 2022, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers helped over 13,000 displaced workers and self-employed people retrain and find a job. The EU allocated €51.8 million to fund the instrument. This helped workers re-train and prepare for new employment opportunities.

Natura 2000 is our network of protected areas, haven to Europe’s most valuable and threatened species and habitats. Now is the moment for us to recognise those who work hard to preserve our shared natural heritage. The call for applications for the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award is open! Send in your applications now!

“My dream is to finish my studies and join the navy so I can travel the world,” says Harold, 15, leafing through the pages of an atlas he received as part of an EU-funded project in Guaviare, Colombia. In pictures, get to know his story.

Have you ever wanted to know what it is like working at the heart of the EU? Don’t miss the chance to apply for the Blue Book traineeship programme.You can spend up to five months working with EU officials on a wide range of tasks, from competition law to environmental policy. More than that, you will help Europe make a difference.

Putting energy efficiency first. The new amendment of the Energy Efficiency Directive solidifies the 'energy efficiency first principle' as a legal requirement. This landmark decision reinforces the EU's unwavering commitment to combating climate change and propels us towards a future of energy conservation and sustainability.

The island of Porto Santo revives its cultural heritage

16 years of blockade, recurrent hostilities, and air strikes. With every passing year, the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. In photos, see how EU humanitarian aid is helping together with the Norwegian Refugee Council.

The EU is working around the clock to channel emergency assistance. In the wake of devastating floods in Slovenia and relentless wildfires in Cyprus, both countries activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The first list of needs has already been dispatched to our member states, asking for mostly heavy machinery and engineering units to operate them. EU countries including Germany, Greece and France are already providing assistance. Cyprus and Slovenia can count on EU Solidarity!

It’s time to travel with your furry friend. What better way to celebrate International Cat Day than getting the EU Pet Passport for your cat from your local vet? That’s right, you can travel easily with your cat, dog or ferret in the EU thanks to passports for pets.

Would you like to travel across Europe by train in a fast, safe, and sustainable way? Thanks to the EU Space Programme, new cutting-edge technologies are being implemented to improve the rail sector, from the precise location of trains to potential hazard detection. The EU is at work to keep train safety and service quality is on track.

To commemorate its presidency of the Council of the European Union, Spain has minted a stunning €2 coin, with approximately 1.5 million units set to circulate across Europe, starting from Madrid.One month ago, Presidencia española del Consejo de la UE took the helm of the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Each country that uses the euro as its official currency may issue two commemorative coins per year. These coins have the same features, properties and common side as normal €2 coins.

Do you want to make a difference in your community and connect with other Europeans? Do you have an idea for a Town Twinning or CERV project that promotes EU values and democracy? If yes, then watch this video to discover how to apply for EU funding. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the EU’s new narrative that puts citizens, equality, values, democracy and rights at the centre.