We are driving Europe’s sustainability with EU Green Bonds! 💶🌱The European Union is leading the charge in green investment, with NGEU Green Bonds at the heart of our commitment to a sustainable future. These bonds are not just a financial instrument, they are driving real positive change for the environment.These investments are projected to reduce the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 million tonnes per year, equivalent to 1.5% of total EU emissions in 2022 or 50% of all annual emissions from international flights in the EU! ✈️With €65 billion in NGEU Green Bonds issued to date, the EU is on track to become the world’s largest issuer of Green Bonds.NGEU Green Bonds are the perfect combination of safety, sustainability, and success, offering investors a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener future while securing a stable return.📘 Dive into the details with the newly released 2024 “NextGenerationEU Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report”

LIFE is tackling Europe’s plastic problem♻️ The challenge is big, but so is the potential for change. At the recent LIFE networking meeting, #LIFEProjects & experts came together to share progress and explore solutions!

The first 130 projects to be awarded a STEP Seal are now online! 🏆 🌍The STEP Seal is a quality label awarded to excellent projects selected through calls under STEP. The first batch was selected through the 2023 call for proposals of the Innovation Fund and under a 2024 call under Horizon Europe. The first 130 projects that were awarded the STEP Seal aim to develop cutting-edge clean technologies with a focus on energy and industry and digital technologies for space-related applications🧪🔬The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (#STEP) is a European Commission’s initiative which:🔧 Supports the Industry in Europe and boosts investment in critical technologies🌱 Funds the green and digital transformations🌍 Strengthens the EU’s competitivenessSTEP enables Europeans to access EU funding for their innovative projects in clean and resource efficient technologies, digital technologies and deep-tech innovation and biotechnologies 🚀🔬It also supports projects growing skills necessary to the development of those critical technologies. This will contribute to strengthen innovation and technological leadership of the European Union!

Did you know? Learning a new language can boost memory and even creativity. Make this winter holiday season count with #OnlineLanguageSupport. Start with the basics in 29 languages and explore what’s new this December

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EU and other public funds are not sufficient to cover the investments needed to reach our energy and climate objectives 🎯.Therefore, the EU has a structured dialogue with the #FinanceIndustry to de-risk #EnergyEfficiency financing

There’s one week left to submit your application for #PCI or #PMI status in #SmartGrids, #CO2 and projects falling under the Article 24 derogation.

🚨 Another Milestone for a Stronger Europe! 💶Today we announce our intention to issue up to €90 billion of EU-Bonds in the first half of 2025!The funds we raised through EU-Bond issuances continue to drive the European Union’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, the reinforcement of the European economy’s resilience, and the European Union’s support to partners in our neighbourhood – notably Ukraine and the Western Balkans.“EU borrowing operation have become instrumental to enhancing the EU’s agility and ability to react to new priorities and challenges. They are now a powerful tool that has proven its benefits for EU Member States and our neighbourhood.” -Commissioner Piotr SerafinOur funding plan for the first half of 2025 builds on €138 billion in long-term funds raised in 2024, representing the highest volume of annual issuances ever executed by the EU. These wide range borrowing operations will strengthen the EU Bond market while guaranteeing continuous support to policies funded via EU-Bond issuances.

The #HeatPumpAccelerator Platform is a dynamic EU-wide initiative that aims to speed up the roll-out of heat pumps in buildings, industry, and district heating.Interested in becoming a member?Hurry up 🏃!

Biomethane is a form of #RenewableEnergy made from organic waste, such as plant matter or food scraps.In 2022, the EU set an ambitious target to produce 35 billion m3 of #biomethane per year by 2030.Watch our video to learn more 👇 #REPowerEU

Let's recall that education is a fundamental human right. It should be inclusive and accessible to all learners as a key step to build equitable societies.It's a great occasion to share again the #EurydiceEU report on diversity and inclusion in schools in Europe. It sheds light on targeted initiatives aimed at supporting those most vulnerable to disadvantage and discrimination:👩‍🏫 Girls and boys🧕 Students from diverse migrant, ethnic, and religious backgrounds🏳️‍🌈 LGBTIQ+ students♿ Students with special educational needs or disabilitiesThe report presents a comparative overview of measures across 39 European education systems and highlights inspiring examples of recent progress across Europe.

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The EC🇪🇺 has adopted intermediate targets that EU countries are required to meet in 2025 (1 Feb, 1 May, 1 Jul, 1 Sep) to ensure filled #GasStorage of at least 90% by 1 November 2025.

The 2024-2029 European Commission has just taken office, following last week’s endorsement by the European Parliament. This is the plan for a strong and united 🇪🇺 for all: 🔹Ensure Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness 🔹Meet our security and defence challenges 🔹Enhance preparedness and crisis management 🔹Support people and strengthen our societies 🔹Sustain our quality of life: Food security, water and nature 🔹Protect our democracy and uphold our values 🔹Focus on our wider neighbourhood to tackle global challenges and promote peace, partnerships, and economic stability

Our Green Bonds have a real positive impact on our environment! 🌳 💶 The European Union is paving the way in green investment, with NGEU Green Bonds playing a crucial role in driving our sustainable future.These investments are projected to reduce the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 million tonnes per year—equivalent to 1.5% of total EU emissions in 2022, or the equivalent of replacing 38 million cars with electric ones! 🚗⚡️With €65 billion in NGEU Green Bonds issued so far, the EU is on course to become the world’s largest issuer of Green Bonds.NGEU Green Bonds offer investors a winning combination of safety, sustainability, and success!📘 Discover more in the newly released 2024 “NextGenerationEU Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report

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Cutting #methane slows down global warming, but it is also highly cost-effective, as the methane that is no longer leaked becomes marketable and can recover the investment cost to #ReduceMethane 👍.In focus: EU leading the global energy transition

The EU has reached a historic partnership agreement with Mercosur 🇪🇺🇦🇷🇧🇷🇵🇾🇺🇾This is Mercosur’s first deal with a global partner, strengthening cooperation between two of the world’s largest trade blocs.The agreement will boost EU competitiveness by:🔻 Saving EU businesses €4 billion in duties every year🔻 Creating new opportunities for European companies of all sizes by removing prohibitive tariffs on EU exports🔻 Making trade easier and cheaper in strategic net zero industry sectors such as renewable energy technologies and low-carbon fuels🔻 Ensuring a reliable flow of raw materials, critical for the green transition

Protecting you if things go wrong.The new Product Liability Directive enters into force.From today, as a European consumer, you have more rights if something goes seriously wrong because of a product you bought.A win-win for European consumers and business