Saturday 6 July 2024

Save the date for the #PCIdaysEU!The 2024 edition of the PCI Energy ⚡️ Days, dedicated to the implementation of Projects of Common Interest & Projects of Mutual Interest, takes place on 4-5/11 in Brussels.Registration is open 👉 https://europa.eu/!83GyK9#CEFEnergy #PCIs #PMIs
The Industrial Carbon Management Forum is co-hosted by the European Commission 🇪🇺 and the French Ministry in charge of energy.It will be a hybrid event, taking place in Pau 🇫🇷 on 10-11 October 2024. Info & registration 👇https://europa.eu/!PYM9Km#ICMForum #CCUS #CCU #CO2
Can’t attend the Annual Political Dialogue in person? Register to join #CoalRegionsEU and other stakeholders online! 💻 All sessions will be live-streamed, so don’t miss out.Save your spot by July 10
The 'in focus article' from DG Energy picks up on recent EU 🇪🇺 rules that give new rights and stronger protections for #EnergyConsumers. It also explains how we, as ⚡️consumers, can be a driving force of the clean #EnergyTransition.🔗 https://europa.eu/!TNFD9D
Summer break is the perfect time to test your language skills while having fun. ☀️ Focus on your language development by taking an online assessment with #OnlineLanguageSupport to test your skills. Discover which course suits you best 👇 https://bit.ly/EU-OnlineLanguageSupport
The Commission 🇪🇺 has recently published 3 Recommendations and guidance notes to EU countries on how to transpose Articles 4-10 of the revised #EnergyEfficiency Directive into national law. More 👉 https://europa.eu/!FqgdhY #EUGreenDeal
On our YouTube channel, we offer a wide range of energy ⚡️ related clips, live stream, event recordings and playlists!You are welcome to subscribe 🧑‍💻 and be amongst the first to view new 🎞️ material!https://youtube.com/@EUEnergy
New #EUecodesign rules to reduce the #EnergyConsumption & facilitate repair 🛠️ of industrial fans were adopted today.Compared to 2011 rules, they will generate annual #EnergySavings of 8 TWh by 2030, increasing to 14 TWh/year by 2040.https://europa.eu/!6kjgdF #EnergyEfficiency
A Eureka moment for the EU... and you! This year, we are celebrating 40 years of EU research and innovation programmes. From turning CO₂ into stone to tackling space debris, EU-funded scientists have pushed the frontiers of knowledge leading to many scientific breakthroughs. Here are 8 such examples of EU-funded progress. ↓ #EUdelivers #ResearchImpactEU
🌿 Embracing nature's solutions 🌿In the past, engineers in southern Sweden relied on concrete barriers to combat rising sea levels. Now, thanks to #LIFEProject, Life Coast Adapt is developing and using natural solutions to address this threat🙌👉 https://europa.eu/!GC7GFr#LIFEProgramme

Tuesday 2 July 2024

⏩ Let's shape EU green & digital futureThe green and digital transition are considered as twins! 🟢🔵That's why the Commission has activated the initial Destination Earth (DestinE) system in Finland to develop a highly accurate digital twin of the Earth 🌐This will:✔️ simulate the effects of climate change and extreme weather events;✔️help Europe to be better prepared to respond to major natural disasters and adapt to climate change;✔️support the implementation of the European strategy for data
Are you looking for funding for your project in Quantum technology ⚛️, underwater communication 🤿, AI 🤖, cybersecurity or autonomous vehicles 🚗 in the field of defence? 💻 Then check out 13 new STEP hashtag#EuropeanDefenceFund calls on the STEP Portal!📑 The calls have been published on the STEP Portal under the digital tech (12) and clean tech (1) ‘Get funding’ tab.🗓️ The deadline to apply is 5 November 2024
Funding available under the new #EU4Health calls for proposals on cancer:📝 4 topics📅 Deadline : 10/10Any questions? Join the info session on 26 June #EUCancerPlan
The EU seeks to build a robust and future-proof economy that secures long-term prosperity for all Europeans. European Commission presented the 2024 European Semester Spring Package to boost our overall economic resilience, strengthen fiscal sustainability and improve the EU’s competitiveness. To do so, it is encouraging EU countries to consider: 🔸 Effective delivery of #NextGenerationEU and Cohesion Policy 🔸 Policy guidance to enhance competitiveness 🔸 Strengthening fiscal sustainability 🔸 Supporting the creation of quality jobsThe EU will continue to address structural challenges that hamper our competitiveness, ensuring higher productivity growth and stronger investment and addressing labour and skills shortages. #EuropeanSemester
💶 Today the Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of €199.7 billion for 2025!The budget will be complemented by an estimated €72 billion of disbursements under NextGenerationEU. This substantial financial envelope will support the EU in meeting its political priorities 🏛 📜 while integrating the changes agreed in the mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) in February 2024. The draft budget 2025 directs funds to where they can make the greatest difference, in cooperation and in line with the needs of the EU Member States and our partners around the world 🤝🌍 to make Europe more resilient and fit for the future to the benefit of EU citizens and businesses 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🏪 The Commission proposes to allocate the following amounts to the various EU priorities (in commitments)
There is no excuse for gender-based violence.This month, the first ever EU legislation on combating violence against women and domestic violence entered into force, which criminalises at different forms of violence against women offline and online.
Funding available under the new #EU4Health calls for proposals on cancer:📝 4 topics📅 Deadline : 10/10Any questions? Join the info session on 26 June #EUCancerPlan
Are you looking for funding for your project in Quantum technology ⚛️, underwater communication 🤿, AI 🤖, cybersecurity or autonomous vehicles 🚗 in the field of defence? 💻 Then check out 13 new STEP hashtag#EuropeanDefenceFund calls on the STEP Portal!📑 The calls have been published on the STEP Portal under the digital tech (12) and clean tech (1) ‘Get funding’ tab.🗓️ The deadline to apply is 5 November 2024
Find your way during your VET work experience in customer service with #OnlineLanguageSupport. 🎧 Explore the course ‘Le service clientèle en français’ to improve your telephone skills and help customers in French. 👉 https://bit.ly/FrenchVETwithOLS_serviceclientèle
On 29 June, we're celebrating the Danube Day! 🌊 The Danube river borders ten countries, and you can learn the languages of seven of them with #OnlineLanguageSupport. Dive into German, Slovak, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian, and Bulgarian.
Summer is here! Have you packed your bags yet? ☀️🛄No need to mind about your mobile data or areas with poor connectivity! #WiFi4EU is connecting people all over Europe: ✔️ Free access to secure and high-speed internet ✔️ 93,000+ hotspots in municipalities ✔️In parks, schools, health centres, and other public spaces. Find your nearest hotspot and stay connected with free Wi-Fi
EU #CohesionPolicy has financed projects in every corner of our Union!It is focused on reducing the social and economic disparities within the 🇪🇺 and one of its goals is to create local jobs at heritage sites and attract visitors to specific cities and locations.💡Are you aware of EU funded projects in your region? Have a look at them, you might be surprised
The "Pay or Consent" advertising model of Meta fails to comply with the Digital Markets Act.The preliminary findings of the European Commission show that this choice forces users to consent to the combination of their personal data and fails to provide them a less personalised but equivalent version of Meta’s social networks.
💶 Where do Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden stand in the journey towards joining the euro area? Are you curious about their progress?Have a look at the 2024 Convergence Report published by the European Commission!
The transition to the new Commission mandate is approaching 🔁What does the College of Commissioners do?🔹Ensures the application of EU treaties🔹Proposes and enforces EU policies🔹Represents the Union externally, except in foreign and security policy🔹Implements the EU budget
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Kenya entered into force! This agreement will: 🔹boost trade in goods on both sides, 🔹increase investment flows, 🔹contribute to sustainable economic growth This comprehensive partnership includes strong commitments to sustainable development, environmental protection, gender equality and labour rights.