Friday, 11 April 2025

Registrations are now open for the European Sustainable Energy Week, taking place on 10-12 June!#EUSEW2025 will feature 3 days - all about #SustainableEnergy in the EU - under the theme 'Powering a fair and competitive green transition' 🌍On the agenda⚡ 60 policy sessions🏆 European Sustainable Energy Awards🤝 Energy Fair and networking opportunities🙆 The sixth annual European Youth Energy DaySave your place in the sessions that interest you most by registering today!
What if the next big AI breakthrough came from Europe? The EU got a plan to make this happen 👇 🏭 13 AI Factories will drive innovation, connecting universities, startups, industry, and policymakers. These hubs will bring together top talent, high-quality data, and powerful computing. 🚀 The EU will also set up AI Gigafactories with 100,000 state-of-the-art AI chips – four times more than current AI factories. 📊 Data Labs will curate large, high-quality data. 🎯 The EU is launching the Apply AI Strategy to boost industrial use in EU sectors. 💪 The EU will attract global talent through initiatives like the Talent Pool and AI fellowships. Europe's approach to AI is more than innovation. It's also about building technology in a responsible way that prioritises safety, transparency, sustainability, and ensures it benefits everyone. Let's get it there.
EU #SolarPower is surging! ☀️Capacity hit 338 GW in 2024, up from 272.5 GW in 2023.As the fastest growing #RenewableEnergy source in Europe, solar is key to cutting emissions and reducing our dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Thank you for repairing your clothes – you are helping the planet! 🌍💙♻️While you are repairing and reusing your favourite pieces, the is EU is ensuring that clothing and textiles:⏰last longer🔧are easier to repair🧍are produced ethicallyThe textiles sector is resource-intensive and among the top 3️⃣ pressures on water and land use.That’s why, the EU has a Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles to create a greener textiles sector.The aim is a major shift inside the industry and among consumers, creating a whole new sustainable ecosystem for textiles by the end of this decade.#sustainablefashion #recycle #reusereducerecycle
EU Cohesion Policy has been transforming our regions – and is now getting an upgrade. European Commission has proposed some key changes to boost funding for our common strategic priorities: 💡 More competitiveness and innovation, through further support of large companies in critical areas. 🏘️ Doubling funding for affordable housing. 🛡️ Backing the defence industry and supporting Eastern border regions through better military mobility infrastructure and stronger defence enterprises across the EU. 🌊 More investments in water resilience. 🔋 Supporting the energy transition with more energy interconnectors, transmission systems, and recharging infrastructure.
🌍 What if your next adventure could change lives—including yours? The European Solidarity Corps offers young people the chance to develop skills, support communities, and build a more inclusive society through volunteering. 🚀 Since 2018, over 100,000 young people have joined volunteering and civic projects – and the impact keeps growing! The latest figures: ✅ 71% participants say they wouldn’t have found similar volunteering opportunities without it. ✅ Nearly 200,000 have expressed interest in the humanitarian aid strand since its launch in 2023. Will you be next?

Thursday, 3 April 2025

#DYK? Macedonian is one of the youngest languages in the Slavic family, only standardized in the 1940s!🧐 Watch the discovery video & start learning with 5 lessons on daily life!
The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide. Europe is prepared to respond. We'll always protect our interests and values.W e're also ready to engage. And to go from confrontation to negotiation
The EU keeps working to guarantee security for all Europeans. ProtectEU aims to tackle organised crime, terrorism, and hybrid threats by better anticipating, preventing, and addressing them. This roadmap will: 🤝 help citizens, businesses, research, and civil society be more involved in security matters; ✅ introduce a built-in security check for all new EU initiatives; 👮‍♀️ boost resources for law enforcement, including better equipment and technology. The EU will also work more closely with key international partners.
Want to go on the adventure of a lifetime? Applications for the next DiscoverEU round are now open 🚆 You could win a free 30-day train pass to explore Europe if you are... ✨ Born between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 ✨ Live in the EU or a country associated to Erasmus+ Apply by 16 April for your chance to meet new people, discover new cultures, and create unforgettable memories!
📣 A new call for proposals for key cross-border EU #EnergyInfrastructure projects worth up to €600 million was launched today.It is open to projects included in the 1st list of Projects of Common and/or Mutual Interest.

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

The Commission prioritises enhanced citizen participation, particularly among youth.To amplify young voices in energy policy discussions, Commissioner Dan Joergensen will host the 1st Youth Dialogue on Energy ⚡️ on 18/2 in Brussels.
We want technologies and products to be created, manufactured and marketed in Europe. And we must act now. The EU's new Competitiveness Compass is the plan for Europe’s productivity and growth. #madeinEurope
The 2024 report on energy subsidies in the EU is published.It confirms that #Renewables subsidies decreased despite renewables capacity increase, also #EnergyEfficiency subsidies increased, helping more people & companies save on energy.
LIFE is turning green ideas into reality 🌍🌿 Check out #LIFEProgrammes video & discover how the #LIFEProgramme is transforming the environment & people’s lives
🇮🇪 Ireland has activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism due to power outages caused by the record-breaking storm Éowyn. To support, the EU has delivered: ⚡12 generators from the #rescEU reserve in 🇵🇱⚡ 2 large generators transported with support from 🇷🇴All generators have arrived in Ireland and are helping restore power on the ground. The EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre remains in close contact with Irish authorities to provide further assistance if needed.
❄️ Pohoda, the feeling of cozy, relaxed comfort, is what Slovak winters are all about. Start your language journey with 5 lessons on chatting with neighbours & friends, going out or on a trip and student life.
To achieve a fully decarbonised building stock by 2050, EU countries must establish roadmaps outlining energy #renovation targets 🛠️The goal is to transform existing buildings into #ZeroEmissionBuildings.

Monday, 31 March 2025

Lower costs, cleaner energy, a stronger Europe.The EU's Affordable Energy Action Plan will save Europeans €45B in 2025 by:🔹 Cutting energy taxes🔹 Designing flexible tariffs🔹 Breaking the gas-electricity price link🔹 Accelerating clean energy projects
EU gas and electricity markets proved their resilience further in Q4 2024 by🔹 ensuring stable & secure energy supplies🔹 strengthening the market integration
#DYK each person in the EU discards around 0.5 tonnes of waste yearly? 🌍 On #FoodWasteDay, discover #LIFEProjects tackling waste: ✅ 17,000+ tonnes recycled in France 📲 ‘Pay-as-you-throw’ schemes in Italy & Spain
Prepared citizens. Protected Europe. A safer future. From cybersecurity threats to natural disasters to geopolitical conflicts, The EU is stepping up to keep Europe ready for any crisis. We need to anticipate, prevent, plan, and respond. With a forward-thinking, united approach, the EU is keeping Europe prepared and always one step ahead. The new Preparedness Union Strategy will: 🏢 Launch a new EU Crisis Hub 📦 Stockpile critical equipment to prevent shortages 🤝 Strengthen civil-military cooperation 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Empower citizens for crisis readiness 💼 Step up public-private collaboration and external partnerships A prepared today means a safer tomorrow.
EU driving rules are shifting into a higher gear! 🚗🚦 The European Commission welcome the green light of the European Parliament and the Council to modernise EU driving licence rules: 🚗 EU driving licences on digital devices. 🚗 A minimum two-year probation period for new drivers. 🚗 An EU-wide accompanied driving scheme from age 17. 🚗 Better training and testing to help drivers navigate safely around vulnerable road users. 🚗 Easier licence exchanges for citizens from non-EU countries. These updates will modernise the European licensing system, help with the shortage of professional drivers, and improve road safety. Every road death is one too many – the EU is committed to bringing this number down to zero.
🚨 The European Citizens’ Panel on a new European budget fit for our ambitions starts today! 🚨This weekend, 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 Member States representing EU’s diversity are in Brussels to come together to discuss and make concrete recommendations on “What priorities and actions funded by the EU bring the most added value to Europeans?” These recommendations will be shared with the European Commission in the form of a Citizens’ Report, which will contribute to the policy-making processAll plenary sessions will be livestreamed on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform📺
The revised EU Electricity Market Design rules✅ better protect energy consumers and✅ empower them to easily participate in the #EnergyTransitionKnow your rights
#EnergyPoverty occurs when a household must reduce its #EnergyConsumption to a degree that negatively impacts the inhabitants' health and wellbeing - be it for cold or heat ❄️☀️Find out what measures the EU has put in place to fight energy poverty
How exciting! Tomorrow we are kicking off the European Citizens’ Panel on a new European budget fit for our ambitions!
🎨 Celebrate the International Day of Colours with Language Learning! 🌈✨ Did you know that in Irish, there are two words for green? 🍀💚 "Glas" is used for living things like plants, while "uaine" describes artificial green, like paint or fabric! Colours make the world vibrant, and so does learning a new language! Why not add some colour to your vocabulary in one of our 29 languages? Watch the discovery videos and dive into engaging lessons to bring your language skills to life!

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

LIFE makes a splash at Aquatech Amsterdam💦 7 #LIFEProjects joined 25,000+ water industry professionals at Aquatech Amsterdam, the world’s biggest trade exhibition for drinking and wastewater
Have your say. Be heard. Make an impact. The European Commission has opened its doors to young people across 🇪🇺 to discuss EU policies—but the conversation isn’t over! Now it’s your turn. Join the debate on the Citizens’ Engagement platform and share your ideas on democracy, security, digital skills and more.
European Commission has taken decisive action to counter unfair subsidies in the aluminium road wheels market.An EU investigation found that Moroccan producers benefited from unfair subsidies to flood the EU market with underpriced imports.This type of subsidisation distorted fair competition and threatened 16,600 EU jobs.By imposing countervailing duties, the EU is ensuring a level playing field for its manufacturers.
European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties of 26.3% to 56.1% on glass fibre yarns from China. Why? A Commission investigation found they were being dumped on the EU market, harming a key industry for the clean energy transition.Glass fibre yarns are essential in automotive, construction, energy (wind turbines!), and aerospace sectors. By ensuring fair competition, we protect 1200 EU jobs and our clean tech supply chains.

Friday, 21 March 2025

Financing innovative companies is crucial for the EU’s prosperity in the 21st century. The EU can still do better to allow companies to find funding, even though the pool of household savings in Europe is much larger than in the US. The EU will act to address this mismatch. The EU is kicking off the Savings and Investments Union, including actions to: ➡ Create more opportunities for citizens looking to invest ➡ Empower you to take better decisions through a financial literacy strategy ➡ Break down barriers to an integrated European financial market ➡ Facilitate investments in equity Whether saving tens or thousands of euros, citizens deserve a wide choice, clear information and good investment opportunities. A win-win for savers and the European economy. #EuropeanUnion #InvestmentUnion
Peace through strength and deterrence. The EU is taking decisive steps to take responsibility for its own defence and security. First, the EU is presenting solutions to close critical capability gaps, build a strong European defence industrial base, and prepare for all scenarios. The EU is also proposing the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030, an initiative to boost defence spending in EU Member States by over €800 billion, including: 🛡️ Up to 1.5% of GDP for defence investments over 4 years.🛡️ Up to €150 billion in EU loans for defence projects.🛡️ Additional ways to fund defence projects through the European Investment Bank and the new Savings and Investments Union strategy. Peace, democracy, freedom are being challenged. This is the hour the EU adapts, reacts, defends Europe if needed.
#WindPower is key to Europe's clean #EnergyTransition 🌬️It is abundant, renewable, and cost-effective, already supplying 19% of our electricity ⚡Find out what the EU is doing to boost wind deployment in DG Energy's new 'in focus' article
💻 In the spirit of International Day of Digital Learning, let’s celebrate how easy it is to learn a language online! Enjoy OLS’ flexible way to learn – just log in, watch, and start learning at your own pace. If you are ready for your language leap, follow the recipe below: 1. Click on the link 2. Choose your language 3. Watch the discovery video and explore the 5 fun, engaging lessons.
North Macedonia has activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.The EU is evacuating burn victims after the tragic fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia on Sunday.Patients have been sent to Hungary by Luxembourg, and Romania is transporting patients to Lithuania.
Marine litter in the deep Mediterranean seabed is among the worst worldwide, a study by European Commission's Joint Research Centre reveals.The study was conducted using a deep-sea submersible vehicle, by Caladan Oceanic, which captured footage of the seafloor.The findings of this study serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans, suggesting the importance of reducing the use of single-use plastics to address this growing crisis.
For the past 50 years, EU consumer rights have been protecting and empowering Europeans everywhere.Europeans have some of the strongest consumer protections in the world!Whether that’s shopping, travelling, banking, or surfing the web, the EU has been working hard to keep consumers safe – both in stores and online.
You can have a say in the new EU Budget’s priorities! 🗣️📢 Join the discussion on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform to shape the new European budget fit for our ambition 💶🇪🇺 This is your chance to have a say in the European Commission’s proposal that shapes EU’s future.
Say hello to Europe's six new AI Factories 👇 🇦🇹 AI:AT 🇧🇬 BRAIN++ 🇫🇷 AI2F 🇩🇪 JAIF 🇵🇱 PIAST 🇸🇮 SLAIF These factories will help startup, small and medium companies develop AI models using top supercomputing power, data, and talent. With €485 million in investments, they are part of the EU's AI leadership strategy. Later this year, AI Gigafactories will join them to boost AI capabilities with massive high-performance computing facilities. Europe is investing €200 billion in AI development – to empower your talent.
The use of #RenewableEnergy sources in the EU's #HeatingAndCooling sector increased to 26.2% in 2023 ☀️❄️.The sector is responsible for about half of the EU's energy consumption → decarbonising it is therefore central for the clean #EnergyTransition.
LIFE is driving a fair #CleanEnergy transition for all⚡ The #LIFEProject SITRANS is helping transition sustainably. A key outcome? JETO, a free platform with socio-economic & geospatial data to guide decision-making

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

The EU regrets the unjustified US 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports.The EU will protect its consumers and businesses.They are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs.
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Energy poverty affects more than 46 million EU citizens.To make energy more affordable for all Europeans, the EU will💶 drive clean energy investments📈 enhance #EnergyEfficiency⚡ increase electrificationand much more.#AffordableEnergy action plan
The European Commission has just published 3 new #CoalRegionsEU case studies, focusing on🔹 agri #photovoltaics🔹 #renewables🔹 labour market measures for a just #EnergyTransition
We excel in innovative medicines, but we need to be vigilant about keeping generic drug production in Europe.The EU's Critical Medicine Act aims to:💊ensure easier access🇪🇺boost local production🧪improve supply chain security=more stability for the EU's pharmaceutical industry.
Think you can guess the longest word in Danish? It’s "speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabiliseringsperiode", meaning "a period of stabilizing planning for a specialist doctor’s practice"! 😲 But fear not, learning Danish doesn’t have to be complicated! On OLS, start with the discovery video, then find the 5 lessons below the video, covering themes of reading at the library, greetings, home life, work, and holidays.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

The number of people working in the photovoltaic sector grew by 27% to 826 000 workers from 2022 to 2023 ☀️As demand for #SolarPower keeps growing, Europe could have over 1 million solar workers by 2027!Fact of the month in DG ENER's FEB newsletter
💶 STEP is a EU Commission initiative aiming at boosting investment in strategic technologiesIt is not a new fund: It raises and steers funding across 11 EU existing programmes to three target investment areas in digital technologies 💻 and deep-tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies and biotechnologies 🔬STEP sets a new way of working and collaborates closely with 13 DGs, Member States and regional authorities. It promotes projects awarded the prestigious STEP to national authorities and private investors
Funding nature beyond public grants? LIFE projects & experts explored innovative financing—philanthropy, corporate contributions, biodiversity credits & more! 📢 With a €19B investment gap, blended finance is key to biodiversity restoration. More insights from LIFE Biorgest, EIB & Green Assist!
The #AffordableEnergy Action Plan includes immediate actions to 📉 lower energy costs⚡️ complete the #EnergyUnion💶 attract investments 🛡️ be ready for potential energy crises

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

💶 The Annual EU Budget Conference is back! 💶🗓️ Mark your calendars for 20-21 May 2025!🌍 This year's edition will focus on the topic "From local action to global influence: the next long-term Union budget"Registrations will open in March!The next long-term budget will power the Union shared vision for the future in a context of growing geopolitical, economic and societal challenges.The Annual EU Budget Conference will bring together a wide array of stakeholders to rethink a future budget with the Union policy priorities at the centre by making it more focused, simpler and impactful.European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, together with high-level speakers, will lead an open debate on:-How can the EU budget best support economic growth and resilience across our territories? -How to make the EU budget the engine for investment and competitiveness? -How should a strategic external action funding should be designed? -How would a modern EU financial architecture, with new revenue sources and involving private sector financing look like? -How can the EU budget be designed to deliver EU value added and results more effectively?
Are you using the EU #EnergyLabel to its full potential? 🤔DG Energy's February ‘in-focus’ article takes a closer look at the savings you could make by switching to more #EnergyEfficient appliances.
📘 Want to experience working for the EU? The Blue Book traineeship applications are OPEN!💶 5-month paid traineeship📅 Starts in October 2025 🎓 You can apply with any Bachelor’s degreeHere are 6 reasons why you should apply for a traineeship at the European Commission now!

Thursday, 13 February 2025

The EC 🇪🇺 awards almost €1.25 billion in grants to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects with #PCI or #PMI status.It is the 1st call under the revised #TENERegulation, including #hydrogen and #offshore electricity grid projects.
It is a crisp January morning in Lyon, the streets are still and quiet as little Alix, bundled up in her winter coat is headed for her first day at the crèche. In Stockholm, Emil is repeating the numbers, “noll, en, två”, to his grandfather as they head to his förskola. Markus, in Dresden, is looking forward to telling his Krippe playmates about the slope he braved on the sled yesterday, while in Valetta, Eliza is entering her vibrant nursery, giving her dad a quick hug before melting into the crowd of buzzing children. Once the door closes behind them, the journeys these children embark on every day go far beyond play – they are engaging in activities that lay the essential groundwork for their future...Check out the latest #EurydiceEU Focus On Article on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and the role it plays in shaping the development of young children. This follows the publication of the Network's report: "Key data on early childhood education and care in Europe - 2025".
A bolder, simpler, and faster Union to address our era's greatest challenges. From competitiveness to security to climate change, fast and ambitious action will help us build a prosperous Europe. In 2025, the Commission will act to:🧭 Boost European business through the Competitiveness Compass 🛡️ Improve security with the EU Preparedness Union Strategy 🧑 Support Europeans with a new European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan 🌾 Sustain our quality of life via the Vision for Agriculture and Food ⚖️ Protect democracy with the European Democracy Shield 🌍 Strengthen our global position and develop partnerships with the Pact for the MediterraneanKey initiatives such as the Clean Industrial Deal and a first set of simplification proposals are coming up in the next weeks. #EuropeanUnion
Shaping policies for a cleaner future⚡ The #LIFEProject LIFE NECPlatform, work behind the scenes to help EU countries shape better climate & energy policies📝 Why does this matter? Member States must involve stakeholders in their NECP updates.
🇪🇺The EU stands by Romanians. 🇷🇴 📍Rail passengers in Romania will travel with modernised trains, under RRP investments. The locomotives & wagons will reach up to 160 km/h. 🚉 The total RRF fund envelope for Romania represents 8.79% of the country’s GDP. 💶 United for our future! #NextGenerationEU

Friday, 7 February 2025

In 2020, 1.3 M Europeans were employed in the #RenewableEnergy sector 👷‍♀️.By 2030, as many as 3.5 M new jobs will need to be added to meet the #CleanEnergy demand.EU encourages youth awareness about, and engagement in, the clean #EnergyTransition
New year, new goals. Why not start the year by learning Romanian, the only Romance language with a Slavic flair? Explore how to talk about celebrations, dining and holidays with OLS. Find 5 lessons & videos and begin your adventure now.
LIFE is protecting wetlands for our common future💧 #LIFEProject EL HITO is restoring Spain's El Hito Lagoon, a vital stopover for migrating birds 🐦 This #Natura2000 and Ramsar site has preserved crucial habitats and enhanced visitor engagement with a wooden observatory and wetland trail 🌿 Timed with #WorldWetlandsDay on 2 February, the project highlights the critical need to protect our wetlands.
🎗 Did you know that 40% of cancer cases in the EU are preventable? This #WorldCancerDay, the EU reaffirms its commitment to combatting this disease. With the EU Cancer Plan, the EU is targeting every stage:🛡️ Prevention of vaccine-preventable cancers & fostering a smoke-free environment;🩺 Early detection through the new EU-supported cancer screening scheme;🏥 Diagnosis and treatment;🌿 Quality of life of cancer patients and survivors.Cancer affects us all. We’re determined to tackle it together.
🎙️Tune in to EPSO's last podcast episode! Episode 6 of "A peek behind EU Careers" features Madalena who works for the European External Action Service. Learn more about how she found her calling for the EU civil service.
You could be one of the citizens shaping the future EU Budget! 🗣️📢 We are currently randomly selecting citizens from across all 27 EU Member States to join a European Citizens’ Panel in Brussels. This is an incredible opportunity to play a direct role in shaping a new EU budget that reflects our shared ambitions. Here’s what makes this initiative special: -Citizens are being selected through a random process, managed by our trusted partner, the Sortition Foundation. -From the pool of registered participants, 150 people will be chosen to represent the diversity of the EU. -These participants will come together to discuss and propose recommendations for the future EU budget. In addition, the Citizens’ Engagement Platform offers an inclusive space for every citizen to debate EU policies in their own language, with real-time translation across all 24 official EU languages, so everyone’s voice can be heard. This is more than a discussion—it’s your chance to have a real impact on decisions that shape Europe’s future. By participating, you’ll be helping to build a budget that’s more focused, simpler, and more impactful!
On 18 February, Commissioner Dan Joergensen will meet a group of 30 young people in Brussels and discuss how to shape a clean, sustainable and fair energy future. More about the #YouthPolicyDialogue
Join us on 27 February at the 3rd Plenary Meeting of #InvestorsDialogueEnergy to discover the future of energy financing ⚡Attend in Brussels or follow online 🧑‍💻 various sessions on mobilising energy investments.

Monday, 20 January 2025

New rules to improve gender balance in corporate boards now apply across the EU🇪🇺.The #EqualEnerEU Platform for the Energy Sector amplifies this mission, driving gender balance in leadership in a critical sector for a sustainable, inclusive future.
📣 The public consultation on the review of the #EUecodesign and #EnergyLabelling requirements for electronic displays is open until 5 February 👇#EUHaveYourSay
What's coming up for LIFE in 2025? 💚 The #LIFEProgramme turns 33, supporting a greener Europe! 🌍 Don't miss out on the #EULife25 Calls , #LIFEAwards25 🏆, #EUCovenantAward 🌟, #EUSEW2025 🌱 & more!
Want to be fluent in a new language by this time next year? Begin 2025 by checking out the latest edition of OLS News. ❄️ 🔹Say "hallo, guten Tag" in German; 🔹Dive into Bulgarian culture; 🔹 Learn Estonian basics for daily life. #OnlineLanguageSupport
Over the past two decades, #eTwinning has helped a generation of teachers to build cross-border connections and collaborative projects.⭐ From planting the seeds to expanding its horizons and building global connections, it is time to reflect on the milestones that have shaped this initiative.Here’s to many more years of teaching, learning, and growing together!
The 67 newly appointed members of the #HeatPumpAccelerator platform will meet for the first time on 30/1/2025.Their work will focus on accelerating the roll out of #HeatPumps in buildings, industry, and district heating
LIFE powers defence's green future🌱The European Defence Agency and European Commission kicked off Phase IV of the Consultation Forum for Sustainable Energy in Defence & Security, backed by the #LIFEProgramme. This exciting new phase will focus on: 🌍 Reducing emissions in defence ⚡ Boosting energy efficiency & renewables 🤖 Exploring cutting-edge tech like electrification & smart systems Hans Rhein, Head of Unit LIFE Energy and LIFE Climate at CINEA, said: “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with the European Defence Agency and build on the results achieved.”
New study on the net-zero manufacturing industry landscape.It offers a comprehensive overview of the current status in key related sectors across EU countries, such as #RenewableEnergy, #batteries, #CarbonCapture, #HeatPumps and more.
Prevention is better than cure.European Commisson has launched the European Action Plan on Cybersecurity to protect hospitals and healthcare providers from cyber threats. 🏥💻 This vital initiative aims to: ✅ Prevent attacks with tools, training, and financial support like Cybersecurity Vouchers. ✅ Detect threats through an EU-wide early warning service by 2026. ✅ Respond quickly with rapid response services and playbooks for healthcare providers. ✅ Deter attackers through coordinated EU measures. 🛡️ By strengthening cybersecurity, we’re ensuring safer care for patients, protecting sensitive data, and supporting healthcare professionals. Digital healthcare offers possibilities, and this Action Plan ensures it remains secure and trustworthy.
The EU and Japan cooperate on #FusionEnergy under the Broader Approach agreement 🇪🇺🤝🇯🇵.It covers 3 research projects facilities, which are accelerating the development of nuclear fusion, while complementing international cooperation under #ITER.
The EU is increasing efforts to provide information, more tools and events for young people to participate in the #EnergyTransition ⚡️.Learn about existing and upcoming #Energy4Youth opportunities in DG Energy's January 'In focus' article!
🗓️Save the date for the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels on 10-12 June! ‘Powering a fair and competitive green transition’ ⚡More info + how to get involved

Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Gas input for electricity generation declined by 16% year-on-year in Q3 of 2024, confirming the continued decline in the share of fossil gas-fired power generation in EU's power mix!⚡️ EU #GasMarkets report Q3 2024
The EU continues to lead as the global champion of fair, reliable, and mutually beneficial trade partnerships, supported by the largest network of trade agreements in the 🌍 Partnerships with countries like 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 delivered impressive growth, fostering economic resilience and cooperation. EU exports of goods to partners with which we have an agreement grew by 1.2% in 2023. Meanwhile, EU exports to partners without an agreement declined by 2.2%. These successes are more than statistics—they reflect the EU’s commitment to building resilient partnerships that tackle global challenges and strengthen economic ties.#TradeEU #EuropeanUnion
The wait is over, the #DiscoverEU results are out! Check your email inbox to see if you're among the lucky ones chosen for an unforgettable European adventure 🗺️. Thanks to the DiscoverEU pass, 18-year-olds from all over the EU will be able to explore our continent: 🚄between 1 March 2025 and 31 May 2026, 📅for up to 30 days, 💳with a discount card for cultural activities. Congratulations to the winners and enjoy the journey! More travel passes will be made available to you in the autumn! So… don’t forget to apply 🚂!

Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Forty years ago, the Commission led by Jacques Delors took office. Delors forged his vision of a united Europe, setting the EU on a path towards greater unity and cooperation. His legacy includes the creation of the Single Market, the launch of the Erasmus Programme, and laying the foundations of the euro. ⬇️ Here are 12 of Jacques Delors’ most inspiring quotes, capturing his enduring wisdom and foresight.#EUarchives #EUHistory #EuropeanUnion
☀️ Solar generation hit a record high, reaching 87 TWh in the 3rd quarter 2024!#SolarEnergy generation rose by 23% (+16 TWh) - see more in the recent EU #ElectricityMarkets report
As of 1 January 2025, financial incentives for installing stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuel are prohibited.This Energy Performance of Buildings Directive measure brings the EU closer to a fully #decarbonised building stock by 2050.
Lost your passport while travelling? Follow these steps:🔹 Report the loss to local police🔹 Contact your embassy for a replacement🔹 If there's no embassy, seek help from another EU countryThe right to #ConsularProtection remains a cornerstone of the European citizenship.
Romania and Bulgaria are now full members of the Schengen area.As of January 1st, there are no more checks when travelling across land borders to and from Bulgaria or Romania and any other Schengen member country. Border checks for air and sea travel were lifted in March 2024. This means greater ease to travel, work and live across the EU. This also means more opportunities for businesses to operate beyond borders. It is time for the two countries to fully enjoy the Schengen benefits, while continuing to meet the corresponding obligations!