Resilient Borders: strengthening cross-border crisis management and spatial planningThe European Commission has completed the Resilient Borders project, launched in February 2025 to help border regions work together on crisis management and spatial planning.Managed by DG REGIO, with AEBR and MOT, the initiative supported 19 pilots, delivering mapping, data collection and tailored action plans. The pilots stress the need for:• access to local data• harmonised procedures• expert exchange• strong trust and communication channels• engagement of actors from political to civil society levelThese results will support DG REGIO’s preparations for the 2028–2034 period and help shape future Interreg orientations.

From Abandoned Tracks to On-Demand TransportIn many rural areas, buses have disappeared, trains no longer run, and people are left with no real mobility options. Old railway lines sit unused while villages gradually lose their connection to the rest of the region.MONOCAB OWL shows that it doesn’t have to be this way.Imagine a small, gyro-stabilised cabin gliding along old single-track railways — autonomous, on-demand, quiet.As flexible as a cab, as efficient as a train.And designed so rural communities are no longer left behind.This isn’t just about transport.It’s about access to services, opportunities, and the simple right to stay, work, and thrive where you live.A clever idea that puts rural regions back on track — literally and figuratively.#REGIOSTARS 2025 Winner — with #EUFunds support.

What EU support really looks like in Portugal’s regionsWhen you look closely at the projects supported across the North of Portugal, the Algarve and the Azores, a pattern appears: they all make everyday life easier, safer and more hopeful for local communities.In the North, renovated cultural spaces and innovation hubs are giving small towns a new sense of purpose. These places bring people together — students, entrepreneurs, families — and help local talent grow instead of leaving.In the Algarve, climate and water-management projects are making a direct difference for people who live with droughts and coastal risks. Reliable water systems and stronger coastlines mean more stability for families, farmers and small businesses.And in the Azores, investments in mobility, education and research are opening doors that didn’t exist before. Young people can train, learn, and plan their future without feeling they need to move away from their islands.Across all three regions, the added value is clear:EU support becomes meaningful when it strengthens the daily life of the people who call these places home.#EUinmyRegion #Portugal #Communities #PeopleFirst #EUFunds

Have you entered the #OLSelfie Video Contest? If not, the deadline has been extended to 28 November at 14:00 CET. Submit your video for a chance to win an Interrail Global Pass! Find info about the rules and prizes here: 👉 https://bit.ly/OLSelfieVideoContest @EUErasmusPlus #EUSolidarityCorps

Did you know that the costs of battery storage have gone down by 93% between 2010 and 2024?🔋😮 #EnergyStorage is vital for driving the #EnergyTransition 🌍 It provides: 🔸Flexibility 🔸Stability 🔸Reliability

The EC 🇪🇺 is working on a data centre #EnergyEfficiency package, due early 2026.As a first output, it will create a label for data centres in Europe. The label will include information on their use of energy, water, and #renewables ⚡️💧☀️.

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The Commission has raised €5 billion on the capital markets! This is another successful EU-Bond issuance under Europe’s unified funding approach!Such results underline not only the EU’s credibility on global markets, but also the strength of Europe’s collective financing capacity.Why is this important for Europe?🪴 Because EU-Bonds finance transformative investment across the Union: from clean energy to digital infrastructure, through programmes backed by NextGenerationEU.💪 Because they enable timely, stable and predictable support to Ukraine, strengthening Europe’s geopolitical resilience.📈 Because a unified, transparent funding strategy ensures lower costs, higher liquidity, and a stronger capital market presence for the EU.🤝 Because this model demonstrates how acting together allows Europe to achieve what no Member State could deliver alone.With today’s transaction, the EU continues to build a robust and reliable funding framework that benefits its citizens, its economy and its partners.We will publish our next funding plan in December.

Violence against women must end, now!This nonverbal Signal for Help is a way to discreetly communicate when you need help.But, of course, a hand sign isn’t enough.The EU is working to eradicate it through:🔹 Stronger support and protection for survivors, with more shelters, 24/7 helplines, and easier ways to report abuse safely🔹 Awareness and prevention campaigns focusing on consent, early intervention, and empowering bystanders to act safely🔹 EU-wide laws that criminalise forced marriage, cyber-abuse, and female genital mutilation🔹 Binding commitments to prevent violence, protect victims, and hold offenders accountable through the Istanbul ConventionFor a world where women can live free from fear 🧡

Europe’s net-zero journey: the regional realityThe EU’s regional emissions pathways analysis shows clear long-term progress toward climate neutrality. Most regions have reduced greenhouse-gas emissions since 1990, with many demonstrating strong decoupling between economic growth and emissions.Recent assessments confirm that EU-wide emissions continued to decline in 2024, but the pace still falls short of what is needed to achieve the -55% target by 2030. The ongoing discussion on a future 2040 climate objective—around a ~90% reduction—adds further urgency to accelerate action in all regions.Key challenges remain in the transport and buildings sectors, where deeper and faster transformation is essential. This is where EU support plays a critical role.Under Cohesion Policy 2021–2027, around €120 billion is dedicated to climate action and the transition to net-zero — roughly one-third of the total Cohesion Policy envelope. These investments help regions develop tailor-made pathways, strengthen resilience and manage the costs and opportunities of the green transition.Europe’s path to climate neutrality will be shaped locally, through regional action supported by EU funds.

According to the International Energy Agency, data centres are responsible for about 1.5% or 415 TWh of the world's total yearly electricity consumption⚡️Projections indicate that it is on course to more than double to 945 TWh by 2030.

💶 EU funds power everyday life in Île-de-FranceFrom cleaner transport and renovated schools to support for local entrepreneurs, EU Cohesion Policy funds are transforming daily life in Île-de-France.As highlighted in the latest Panorama article, EU investments help:🚆 Modernise public transport and reduce emissions🏢 Revitalise neighbourhoods and local infrastructure👩‍💼 Support innovation and create jobs in small businesses🌍 Strengthen social inclusion and access to educationThese EU-funded projects show how Cohesion Policy delivers concrete benefits close to home — improving the quality of life for citizens while boosting sustainable regional growth.📘 Read more about how EU funding supports local communities 👇#EUFunding #CohesionPolicy #EURegions #RegionalDevelopment #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #Innovation #France

New EU Call: Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)The Commission has launched a new I3 call under Cohesion Policy to help regions turn smart specialisation priorities into market-ready, interregional projects (clean tech, digital, advanced manufacturing, health, and more).🗓️ Info session: 19 November 2025 (online)📅 Deadline: 19 March 2026, 17:00 CET

What makes a 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 successful? 🤔Register for the second 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 taking place on 5 November at 09.00 - 10.00 (CEST) to learn from Hemma Bieser from OurPower energy cooperative in Austria⚡! The Citizen Energy Breakfast Sessions are a series of interactive webinars spotlighting real-world experiences and lessons from citizen energy initiatives across Europe. Each session features a guest speaker, a fresh topic and region, and plenty of opportunities for audience participation and discussion.

💶 New EU Call: Public Sector Loan Facility — supporting a just and green transitionThe European Commission has launched the second call for proposals under the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF), part of the Just Transition Mechanism.This EU initiative helps public authorities in regions most affected by the transition to climate neutrality finance investments in clean energy, sustainable transport, social infrastructure, and job creation.💡 The facility combines EU grants with loans from the European Investment Bank (EIB) — making green transition projects more affordable and impactful.🗓️ Deadline for applications: 26 February 2026, 17:00 CET📘 Learn more about eligibility and how to apply 👇#EUFunding #CohesionPolicy #JustTransition #PSLF #GreenTransition #EURegions #Sustainability #EIB #PublicInvestment

The EU leaders' call is clear and so is our commitment: housing is a top EU priority.€19.6 billion from #NextGenerationEU already supports affordable housing across the EU.Next step: a European Affordable Housing Plan, because everyone should be able to afford a home.

Energy poverty is not a single issue – it’s a web of vulnerabilities.From age and health to rural living and housing conditions, millions of Europeans face overlapping barriers to affordable, sustainable energy.As part of the European Poverty Advisory Hub’s new thematic focus on Equity and Vulnerable Consumers, this article explores how policy and practice can better identify and support those most at risk.More information in this article Equity and Vulnerability: Recognising vulnerable and energy-poor groups in the EU

🧭 Guiding EU energy and climate policies on the path to 2030! The 2025 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 is packed with key insights for the energy sector...🔎 It reiterates the critical need to build a secure and resilient Energy Union providing clean and affordable energy🔎 Despite efforts, dependence on fossil fuels in the EU remains - but renewable energy is growing fast🔎 According to the progress report on competitiveness, the EU leads in public research and innovation investment in clean techThe full report, its accompanying documents, country fact sheets and news are available online

Changing gears: how EU funding is powering a new future for mediterranean rural regionsFrom the mountains of Tuscany to the islands of Majorca, rural communities across the Mediterranean are reinventing mobility and opportunity — with EU funding from the Interreg Euro-MED Programme.Three forward-looking projects are showing how cooperation drives sustainable change:🌱 REVIVE – builds green and circular business models for rural economies.🚐 ArtMED – plans for autonomous and on-demand mobility in small towns.⚡ RuralMED Mobility – pioneers electric and shared transport networks.Together, they demonstrate how European cooperation helps rural regions stay connected, create jobs, and cut emissions, ensuring that no Mediterranean community is left behind in the green and digital transitions.📘 Read the full story in Panorama magazine 👇#EUFunding #CohesionPolicy #Interreg #EuroMED #RuralDevelopment #Sustainability #GreenTransition #DigitalTransition #Mobility #EURegions

Delivering better results: updated guidance on Cohesion Policy’s performance frameworkThe European Commission has published updated guidance on the 2021–2027 Cohesion Policy performance framework, helping national and regional authorities monitor progress, evaluate results, and deliver impact where it matters most.This update supports:✅ More transparent reporting on how EU funds are used📈 Stronger performance indicators for better tracking of results🤝 A shared approach across Member States to ensure accountability and effectivenessCohesion Policy is about more than funding — it’s about measurable impact for people, businesses, and regions.The new guidance will help make that impact clearer, stronger, and more consistent across Europe.

Adapting to demographic change: new OECD–EU reports help regions strengthen governance and servicesThe OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, in cooperation with the European Commission’s DG for Regional and Urban Policy, has released the first five regional reports under Pillar 2 of the Talent Booster Mechanism.📍 Nord Vest (Romania)📍 Campania (Italy)📍 Castilla y León (Spain)📍 Azores (Portugal)📍 Banská Bystrica (Slovakia)These studies provide region-specific data and policy recommendations to help local authorities adapt spatial planning, financing and governance systems — and maintain territorial attractiveness amid demographic change.The reports were launched at the OECD conference “Helping Regions Adapt to Demographic Change” in Paris, which gathered stakeholders from all ten participating regions, the European Commission and the OECD.

Ready, set, GROW 🥸 Movember is here!This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. ❤️‍🩹Early detection saves lives! The EU is taking action:🎗️ Through its Beating Cancer Plan, improving access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and care🎗️ With the EU-funded PRAISE-U project, working to ensure early detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer💙 With a comprehensive approach to mental health, supporting wellbeing across all different areas of life.

The EU is celebrating 40 years of Schengen by sharing 40 000 travel passes!You could get a free travel pass with #DiscoverEU to explore Europe’s culture, history and diversity.18 and ready to explore Europe? Don’t miss out!

🤝75 years of the European Convention on Human RightsA landmark treaty that reshaped Europe after the second World War, protecting millions of Europeans and supporting our shared values of human rights, democracy and rule of law.Because human rights aren’t optional. They’re universal.

“Journalism is not for yourself, but for others.”This year’s Panorama piece on the Megalizzi–Niedzielski Prize gives the floor to Hildegard Leloué (Pen Award), Sarah Costes (Frame Award) and Elisa Ortuso (Lens Award) — who all show what EU-minded journalism looks like: solution-oriented, human, factual, and close to citizens.They explain how:- Youth4Regions and #EURegionsWeek opened their eyes to the impact of cohesion policy on the ground;- field reporting and good captions matter even more in the age of AI and misinformation;- European values — democracy, dignity, media freedom — are part of daily journalistic choices.By supporting this prize, the European Commission helps keep regional and cohesion stories visible, and backs young journalists who want to tell them.📖 Read the article 👇#CohesionPolicy #EUFunding #MegalizziNiedzielskiPrize #Journalism #MediaFreedom #Youth4Regions #EURegionsWeek

The Education for Climate community just crossed a major milestone – 10,000 passionate educators, youth, and changemakers united by a shared mission: driving climate action through learning! 🎉This isn’t just a number. It’s a growing movement of people exchanging ideas, testing new methods, and showing what’s possible when education leads the way. 💡From monthly cafés ☕ to co-created challenges, every contribution has helped shape this space into what it is today. Thank you for being a part of it! 🌍Not a member yet?

💬 “A home is peace, harmony, family” – Fernando, NextGenerationEU beneficiary. 🇵🇹 In Lisbon, #NextGenerationEU is helping build a more inclusive city. 🏗️ 1,000 new homes built 🏡 1,000 more refurbished Because housing is a right, not a privilege.

It's time to go #BackToSchool, with nature!🌱 What's biodiversity?🦊 What exactly is a species?🏞 What's a habitat?The EU Nature Protection Toolkit for educators, available in all 🇪🇺 languages, helps students find all the answers about #EUEnvironment

🏊 Europe's bathing water has improved, thanks to cutting down organic pollutants and pathogens from urban wastewater!⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater.

📢 Have your say: a Pact for the EU’s Eastern Border RegionsThe Commission is collecting feedback to shape a Pact for the Eastern Border Regions—so communities at the EU’s border are safer, better connected and more resilient.Who should respond?* Local & regional authorities* Businesses & SMEs* Civil society & NGOs* Young people and academia🗓️ Deadline: 18 September 2025

How is your language learning going?🤔 Need something new?☀️ In August, catch up with English and Danish with OLS! 💬 Subscribe to our newsletter for tips, inspiration and join a community of 200 000+ learners!

⚠️ High temperatures shouldn't mean high bills. When buying fans and air conditioners, check the EU energy label for ‘A’-rated products: ✅ Less energy✅ Fewer emissions ✅ More savings EU consumers saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030

Break the language barrier in style💥 Prepare for European Day of Languages with weekly whimsical (and practical) language learning hacks! This week, get on the stage, dare to sing your favourite foreign song with friends

Summer is better - and cooler - with nature! 🏞️With more than 27.000 protected areas, the 🇪🇺 #Natura2000 network is a haven to many threatened species and habitats.🗺️ From mountains to seas, from lakes to national parks, here are 10 sites to explore and enjoy

🚴 🚴 Ready to hop on your bike? 92,000 kms. 17 bike routes. Across the EU and beyond. This is what the EuroVelo map looks like. If you are looking to travel sustainably while enjoying the sights and sounds along the way, choose from one of the many EuroVelo bike routes! Here are a few suggestions! 🗺️ Atlantic – Black Sea passing through 🇫🇷 🇨🇭 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇰 🇭🇷 🇷🇸 🇷🇴 🇧🇬. 🗺️ Mediterranean Route passing through 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇸🇮 🇭🇷 🇲🇪 🇦🇱 🇬🇷 🇹🇷 🇨🇾. 🗺️ The Atlantic Coast route passing through 🇳🇴 🇬🇧 🇮🇪 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇵🇹. 🗺️ Via Romea passing through 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇱🇺 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇮🇹. You can follow along the whole route or enjoy just a part of it. The choice and the fun are all yours! 📌 Some of the EuroVelo routes have been made possible thanks to the EU's cohesion policy, that aims to uplift EU regions, socially and economically. #EuropeanUnion

🌍 Last chance to put your green education project on the map! 🌍We're looking for game-changing green education projects across three themes:🔬 Citizenship education⚙️ STEM + sustainability magic🏫 Schools as living labs for changeWhat's in it for you? A platform to showcase your work, connections with Europe's most passionate climate educators, and a possibility to present in Brussels on 23 October for selected nine winners.The catch? Submissions close by *NEW DEADLINE* 14 September, so if you've been sitting on that brilliant project, now is the time to share it!Don't let your innovation stay local when it could inspire change across Europe!

New Call: Establishing cross-border cooperation pointsThe European Commission has launched an open call for proposals to set up Cross-Border Cooperation Points (CBCPs) — practical hubs to help citizens and businesses overcome legal and administrative barriers at internal EU borders.These CBCPs will:🤝 Strengthen cross-border collaboration📑 Provide tailored support on legal/administrative issues🚀 Boost opportunities for local people and businesses in border regions📅 Apply before 14 October 2025 👇Border regions are home to almost one third of EU citizens — and this call helps them thrive.

🌲 Forest soils matter! And more than you may think. This #EUfunded project studied microbes, climate-smart practices & soil health across Europe. The result? Better models, better policy, better forests.

🌿 Cutting fertiliser use by up to 50%. Too good to be true?New microbial solutions from the #EUfunded @excaliburh2020 project help farmers cut fertilisers without reducing crop yields.

When it comes to food and drinks, Europe has it all! 😎 From Sweden’s Arctic raspberries 🇸🇪 to Italy’s sun-kissed San Marzano tomatoes 🇮🇹 and France’s creamy Camembert de Normandie 🇫🇷, the EU is home to a rich and diverse culinary heritage that is worth protecting. With over 3,600 registered Geographical Indications, EU labels like Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) do more than highlight quality. They safeguard tradition, reputation, and regional know-how from imitation. So next time you spot one of these labels, know you’re tasting something truly authentic.

#EnergyEfficiency helps maximise the output while minimising the resources used to achieve it - and it applies everywhere! 🏠🏫🏥A collection of #EnergyFacts, describing the benefits and possibilities energy efficiency offers are presented here

🔬 Zooming in on microbial life. The #EUfunded @3d_omics project maps where microbes live & what they do inside the body. This tech could transform animal health & production and even human medicine.

Designing microbial biocontrol agents. 🌱 The EcoStack project reveals how microbes link soil & plant ecosystems, enabling targeted, nature-based pest control & boosting crop productivity. 👉#EUBioeconomy #Food2030EU

Designing microbial biocontrol agents. 🌱 The EcoStack project reveals how microbes link soil & plant ecosystems, enabling targeted, nature-based pest control & boosting crop productivity. 👉#EUBioeconomy #Food2030EU

In solidarity with countries battling wildfires.In the past week, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.Spain did so for the first time ever for forest fires, mobilising 2 #rescEU planes stationed in France.Prepositioned firefighters and rescEU aerial assets from multiple EU countries are helping contain the flames across Europe.From ground crews to aerial support, we are protecting Europe, together.

A summer holiday ☀🏖 that is good for you and #ForOurPlanet!With almost 800 sustainable 🏨 hotels and 🏕 campsites across Europe, the #EUEcolabel certified tourist accommodations help reduce:💧 water consumption, and become more #WaterWiseEU🥤 plastic waste🌫 greenhouse gas emissions

🌱 Youth Climate LAB is back! 🧠 Where traditional wisdom meets modern climate action 🔥 Bridge the gap with your ideas!We are calling fellow changemakers (ages 16-26) from across Europe for a virtual evening camp: 📅 15–20 September✨ 5 days. Real solutions. EU impact. 💬 Explore how traditional ecological knowledge can transform climate education and turn your ideas into action.🎯 Two participants go to Brussels to present at Education for Climate Day!

Decarbonising the #HeatingAndCooling sector is central to achieving our #EnergyEfficiency targets🎯In 2023, #RenewableEnergy sources provided 26.2% of the final energy consumption in heating and cooling. More can be done.

2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 2025 is on track to be even worse.Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack.On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer.

🔍 Putting the Atlantic Ocean under the microscope. @EU_AtlantECO combined molecular biology with ecology and oceanography to investigate the interactions of marine organisms and their interplay with their environments. Learn more! 👉 #EUBioeconomy #Food2030EU

🚋 Nantes roule vers l’avenir : une mobilité douce au service des habitantsEt si les transports du quotidien devenaient plus accessibles, plus verts et plus agréables ? C’est le pari de Nantes Métropole, soutenu par plus de 30 millions d’euros de fonds européens, pour moderniser en profondeur son réseau de transport :🔹 Modernisation de 3 lignes de tramway🔹 46 nouveaux tramways spacieux, confortables et lumineux🔹 Un nouveau pôle multimodal à la Babinière🔹 Extension de la ligne 1 jusqu’à La Chapelle-sur-Erdre🔹 +38 km de pistes cyclablesObjectif : réduire les émissions de CO₂, désengorger la ville et faciliter la vie de tous les usagers, qu’ils soient piétons, cyclistes, étudiants, parents ou personnes à mobilité réduite.C’est une transformation concrète, pensée pour les citoyens et pour la planète.Un exemple pour d'autres villes ailleurs ?#TransitionJuste #MobilitéDouce #politiquedeCohésion #Nantes #TransportsDurables #EUinmyRegion #TerritoiresEnTransition

🏠 Housing is a right, not a privilege. Yet affordable, quality homes are out of reach for too many across Europe - especially young people, families, and vulnerable groups. The EU is taking action with the European Affordable Housing Plan to increase supply and improve access by addressing structural challenges and unlocking public and private investment.️🗣️ Have your say. A public consultation is open until 17 October. Make your voice heard and shape the actions behind our commitment. Ready to reshape the future of housing in Europe?

Our forests are under growing pressure, but solutions are taking root 🌲 #ClimateChange, habitat loss and unsustainable land use are putting Europe’s forests at risk. From 3–5 June, over 90 forest experts, #LIFEProjects and policymakers gathered in Brașov, Romania for the LIFE and European Forest Restoration Platform Meeting 🌿 With 38 LIFE projects and voices from 17 EU countries, the event sparked bold ideas and powerful partnerships to protect and restore our woodlands.

🔬 Europe doubles down on research competitiveness by giving its flagship Horizon Europe programme a major boost: €95.5 billion foreseen for 2021-2027 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 €175 billion proposed for 2028-2034 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 🌍👩🏾‍🔬 Backed by #ChooseEurope, which aims to attract top global talent, the programme will boost EU competitiveness & improve the well-being of its people. It will build on past success by scaling proven solutions & investing where it’s most needed. What does this mean for researchers? 📃Simpler processes 💶Speedier grants 🧪Strengthened research infrastructure 🤝Global partnerships 👩🏾‍🔬More support to apply research in real-world contexts

Tourism for All: Cities Leading the Way with EU Cohesion PolicyFrom Barcelona to Gdańsk, European cities are showing that inclusive and accessible tourism is not a niche — it’s the future.Thanks to EU Cohesion Policy, these cities are removing physical and social barriers, co-designing with citizens, and creating tourism experiences that welcome everyone — regardless of age, mobility or background.Whether it’s improving wayfinding, training staff, or investing in accessible infrastructure, the impact is both local and lasting.🔎 Discover how cities are reshaping tourism to be more inclusive, resilient and smart👇#EURegions #CohesionPolicy #InclusiveTourism #AccessibilityMatters #SmartCities #TourismForAll #SocialImpact

Join the future of clean energy — across borders!The EU is now accepting applications for pilot projects that will support quasi-cross-border energy communities. These are local initiatives that aim to share and manage renewable energy between regions in two neighbouring EU countries.Whether you're a local authority, cooperative, or community organisation, this is your chance to:🌱 Drive local renewable energy🤝 Collaborate across borders💡 Test new solutions for a just and green transition📅 Apply before 21 November 2025 👇#GreenTransition #EnergyCommunities #EURegions #ClimateAction #CrossBorderCooperation #CohesionPolicy #Renewables #JustTransition

Boosting Local Talent: 11 EU Regions Take the LeadEurope needs thriving regions — and that starts with people and skills.Thanks to Pillar 1 of the Talent Booster Mechanism, 11 pilot regions across the EU are now better equipped to attract, develop and retain talent.These regions co-designed tailor-made action plans to:📍 Address demographic decline📍 Build local skill ecosystems📍 Support youth, innovation & job creationTheir success stories show how targeted EU support can help every region become a place of opportunity.📘 Read about the results and lessons learned👇#TalentBooster #HarnessingTalent #EURegions #SkillsForTheFuture #DemographicTransition #CohesionPolicy #SmartGrowth #YouthOpportunities

Show the Power of Local Transition – Apply to Exhibit at the 11th JTP Conference!Are you leading a project that’s making the green transition fair and inclusive in your region?It’s time to put your impact in the spotlight.The Just Transition Platform invites you to apply for a dedicated exhibition space at the upcoming 11th JTP Conference in Brussels.By showcasing your project, you will:✨ Highlight your results to EU stakeholders and peers🤝 Connect with other local and regional changemakers🚀 Gain visibility in the Just Transition community📅 Apply before 10 September 2025👇#JustTransition #JTPConference #CohesionPolicy #EURegions #GreenTransition #Inclusion #SocialImpact #JTP2025 #ExhibitYourImpact

💶 Shape the future look of the euro! The European Central Bank has launched a design contest for the new euro banknotes with two themes:🖼️ European Culture 🐦 Rivers & Birds Open to designers across the EU, share your ideas by 18 August 12:00 CET

🌞 Rethinking summer holidays: tourism that works for people and the planetAs heatwaves become the new normal, EU regions are stepping up to create climate-resilient and sustainable tourism — that benefits both visitors and local communities.Thanks to Cohesion Policy, destinations are:🌿 Designing cooler, greener public spaces🗓️ Promoting off-season travel to reduce pressure📱 Improving early-warning systems and digital services🚉 Expanding sustainable transport optionsThese initiatives aren’t just about better holidays — they also mean healthier cities, stronger local economies, and improved quality of life for residents.📘 Discover how EU-funded projects are transforming tourism from coast to countryside👇#SustainableTourism #CohesionPolicy #EURegions #ClimateAdaptation #GreenTravel #LocalCommunities #InclusiveTourism #SmartDestinations

No internet? No problem.Just like border-free travel across the EU, staying connected has never been easier, thanks to the #WiFi4EU app and EU roaming.Stay connected to what matters, wherever your travels take you.

It's #InternationalCatDay 🐅Thanks to the hard work of the #LIFEProject Life LynxConnect, the Iberian Lynx 🐯 is rebounding!Its status has improved from Endangered to Vulnerable on the IUCN RedList as its population increased from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022! Because nature and biodiversity conservation work!

5 Years of the Just Transition Platform – Time to Celebrate the Changemakers!The Just Transition Platform turns 5 — and what better way to mark the milestone than by spotlighting those who are making a real difference?🏆 The #JTPChampions Awards are now open!They celebrate individuals, organisations and authorities who are leading the way in building fair, inclusive and sustainable transitions across EU regions.🎤 Winners will be invited to speak at the 11th Just Transition Platform Conference in Brussels.Award categories:🔸 Implementation Excellence🔸 Innovation in Action🔸 Champion of Inclusion🔸 Young Change-Maker🗓️ Nominations open until 10 September 2025 👇Let’s recognise the people behind the transition. Are you one of them?#JustTransition #CohesionPolicy #JTPConference #EURegions #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #Inclusion #SocialImpact #JTPChampions

Shaping Europe, Region by Region, Together: #EURegionsWeek 2025Europe’s regions have been shaping our future for decades — and the journey continues!Join us at #EURegionsWeek, the biggest annual event on regional and urban development in Europe.🤝 Meet thousands of changemakers 🎤 Attend high-level sessions 🏆 Celebrate innovation at the REGIOSTARS Awards 🌟 Be part of the Megalizzi–Niedzielski Prize 📅 13–15 October | 📍 Brussels & OnlineReady to connect ideas and inspire change?👉 Register until 30 September 2025!

Every flood, fire, and storm can carry a story of livelihoods, families and homes destroyed.The impact of climate change is undeniable. Today we pause to remember the lives lost to it, and those forever changed. It is also a stark reminder and call to action. By preparing our homes, infrastructure, economy, and health systems, we can protect our communities. Alongside efforts to cut climate-warming emissions, the EU tackles growing climate risks with: 🆘 Rapid-response teams stationed across Europe 📡 Early-warning systems to detect extreme weather 🏙️ Climate-resilient cities built to withstand future challenges 🏥 ️Healthcare training to address climate-related risks Let’s honour the victims by building a safer future.

📢 We’ve opened registrations for the European Research & Innovation Days! Join us on September 16-17 and shape our future! This year’s edition will come at a pivotal moment of discussions on the EU’s next long-term budget and key policy actions such as: 🔹 Startup and Scaleup Strategy 🔹 European Life Sciences Strategy 🔹 AI in Science Strategy 🔹 European Innovation & European Research Area Acts It’s your chance to meet and debate with the experts and policy makers who are driving change in the EU.

On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, show the world what you are capable of!This year’s theme is youth empowerment through AI and digital skills. What about putting the language skills you master to use to code the next gen translator?

Cross-border action for a climate-resilient mediterraneanClimate change doesn’t stop at borders — and neither should the solutions.With the Interreg Euro-MED programme, regions from Spain to Türkiye are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis across the Mediterranean. 🌱🌍This cooperation supports over 50 projects across key missions:🌿 Strengthening sustainable ecosystems🚊 Boosting greener, smarter mobility🌡️ Helping communities adapt to climate risks🌞 Leading the way on energy transition📍 From coastal resilience to nature-based solutions, Interreg shows how solidarity and innovation go hand-in-hand for a sustainable future in one of Europe’s most vulnerable regions.🔗 Read more about this collaborative climate action.

Investing in Europe’s future: How STEP supports strategic technologiesHow can Europe stay competitive and sovereign in tomorrow’s world?➡️ By investing today in the technologies that will shape our future.The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is a targeted EU initiative that directs cohesion funding toward three key sectors:🔬 Deep tech🧬 Biotech⚡ Clean techThe goal? To strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy, create quality jobs, and ensure all regions — not just the biggest players — can benefit from the tech transition.🧭 This data story shows how STEP is aligned with cohesion policy goals and where investments are heading👇#STEP #EUFunds #CohesionPolicy #DeepTech #CleanTech #Biotech #MadeInEurope

EU Regional Policy: Helping People Thrive Where They LiveWhat if the road you drive on, the school your child attends, or the clean energy powering your home was funded by the EU — and you didn’t even know?The 2025 Flash Eurobarometer reveals this growing truth:🔹 Citizens who know about EU-funded projects overwhelmingly see them as positive and impactful.🔹 Awareness is up in 19 countries — but many still don’t realise how much EU regional policy supports jobs, mobility, hospitals, green energy, and more.💬 Knowing means owning.When citizens understand how EU funds shape their region, they can better engage, support, and benefit from them.📽 Watch the 2-minute recap👇Because EU regional policy isn’t abstract — it’s about making your region better.

🔍 Want to know who received funding directly from the EU in 2024? Now you can.Transparency is not just a principle, it is a practice.We have just published the numbers for 2024 in the Financial Transparency System, the EU’s public tool to explore who received funding under the EU budget directly from the EU.From grants to contracts, from companies to international organisations: more than 23,000 beneficiaries are just a click away.🔎 With this tool, you can:• Explore data on EU funding under direct management (by the European Commission and other EU bodies) and indirect management (by international organisations or partner countries)• Analyse and compare figures• Search for specific grants, contracts or beneficiaries• See how the EU budget delivers results on the ground

Europe’s energy shift starts in your regionFrom solar panels in Croatia to green hydrogen in Finland — local projects funded by EU Cohesion Policy are powering the clean energy transition.At this year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW 2025), dozens of innovative regional projects took centre stage to show how cohesion policy is making the green shift real for citizens and businesses.🔋 Smart grids, community-owned renewables, sustainable renovation of public buildings... These aren't just buzzwords — they're concrete, funded actions improving lives across Europe.➡️ Explore how EU funds are helping regions lead the energy revolution, one project at a time👇#EUSEW2025 #EnergyTransition #CohesionPolicy #GreenEurope #EUFunds

Empowering young voices in Europe’s most remote regionsHow do you bring lasting change to some of the most remote parts of Europe?👉 By giving young people the tools, trust, and funding to lead.In the Northern Periphery and Arctic region, Cohesion Policy is supporting youth-led action through the “Our Voices” pilot initiative. From Finland to Iceland, young changemakers are taking the lead on climate, mental health, digitalisation, and local development.🧭 These projects prove that place-based policy works best when it’s people-powered — especially when the people are young, engaged, and ready to shape their region's future.📣 Discover how EU funding is turning ideas into action, even at the edge of Europe

⛷️ Snow, Sustainability, and Solidarity: How Europe Helps Its Mountain Regions AdaptEurope’s iconic ski resorts are facing a tough slope: less snow, shorter seasons, and shrinking revenues due to climate change. But resilience is possible — with the right support.🎯 With the support of the EU’s Cohesion Policy, mountain communities are:- Diversifying their economies beyond skiing- Investing in year-round tourism and sustainable mobility- Accessing tailored EU funds through Just Transition & Interreg programmes📍 From the Pyrenees to the Dolomites, Europe is helping regions adapt with and for their people — turning climate risks into new local opportunities.👉 Discover how solidarity and innovation are changing the game on the ground#CohesionPolicy #EURegions #ClimateAdaptation #MountainRegions #JustTransition #Interreg #SustainableTourism #TerritorialDevelopment

Water for LIFE: securing Europe’s water resilience for the future 🌊 Europe’s water supply is under threat. As we go through yet another heatwave, the EU Water Resilience Strategy is a timely reminder that water is essential to sustain our life, our economy and our food! #LIFEprojects LIFE NARMENA and LIFE BELINI are working to reduce pollution from farming and industry, while improving water quality and encouraging nature and wildlife to thrive

⚖️ The rule of law is the cornerstone of our democracies.The 2025 Rule of Law Report takes stock of justice, anti-corruption efforts, media freedom and institutional checks across all EU countries. The report highlights progress made and challenges that remain.The EU is committed to safeguard and strengthen the rule of law for citizens, businesses and the future of Europe.

🌍 We are calling all educators, students, and green changemakers! 📣Are you a part of the Education for Climate Community? Got a project that’s rethinking the way we teach, learn, and live sustainably? 🌱The Education for Climate Annual Call is NOW OPEN! We’re looking for your most inspiring and bold initiatives to spotlight at Education for Climate Day on 23 October 2025 in Brussels.🔎 We want your ideas in these key areas:1️⃣ Schools as living labs for sustainability2️⃣ GreenComp meets STEM teaching3️⃣ Citizenship education💡 If selected, your project could be one of nine winners invited to present LIVE on stage! Let your actions inspire a movement!

EU gas and electricity markets proved their resilience in Q1 2025 by📉 reducing gas imports and diversifying supplies⚡stable downward trend in wholesale electricity prices☀️ record solar in electricity generation Read the reports

The EU is stepping up to turn nature protection into a long-term investment strategy for the future of Europe.To this end, the European Commission introduced a new tool to boost support for those who protect and restore nature.Nature credits are a way to stimulate and invest in actions that help protect and restore nature. In return, those who invest can benefit from healthier ecosystems, lower risks, and a better reputation.They are certified investments into actions like reforestation or wetland restoration. Bringing benefits like cleaner air, reduced climate risks, and new income opportunities for farmers, landowners, and local communities.🌱 Let’s put nature on the balance sheet. Together, we can build a future that works for both business and biodiversity.

Culture Connects, Tourism Unites: A Cross-Border RenaissanceSpain and Portugal are proving once again that borders don’t need to be barriers. Thanks to Interreg and EU Cohesion Policy, local communities from both sides of the border are working hand in hand to preserve shared heritage, boost sustainable tourism, and develop resilient rural economies.📍 Think cross-border cultural trails, joint training for tourism professionals, and stronger local identities that attract visitors and strengthen regional pride.This is Europe at its best: investing in cooperation, connection, and culture.👉 Learn more 👇#Interreg #CohesionPolicy #CrossBorderCooperation #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTourism #EUinmyRegion #EUFunds

A Living Lab for a Beautiful Future — The New European Bauhaus Comes to Life in SevilleWhat if a research site could become a model for sustainable urban transformation?At the 2025 New European Bauhaus Festival, President von der Leyen spotlighted one inspiring answer: the future JRC campus in Seville.This is not just a new workplace for scientists. It’s a living laboratory that reflects the core values of the New European Bauhaus — sustainability, beauty, and inclusion. And it’s becoming a reality thanks to the EU Cohesion Policy and Recovery and Resilience Facility.🌳 A space that regenerates nature, not just preserves it.🤝 A neighbourhood connected to its city, not closed off.🌞 A Southern European vision of architecture that blends climate adaptation with circularity.The Seville site shows what it means to build back better, from the ground up — rooted in place, people, and purpose.#NewEuropeanBauhaus #GreenTransition #UrbanRegeneration #SustainableArchitecture #EUinmyRegion #Seville #EUGreenDeal #CircularDesign #EUFunds

🎯 Europe’s Pulse: A Desire for Unity, Stability and Green ProgressThe Spring 2025 Eurobarometer is out—and it reveals something worth highlighting:🔹 Citizens remain deeply supportive of democracy and want to see the EU playing a stronger role globally.🔹 Climate change, energy security, and economic resilience are seen as top priorities—signalling a shared vision across borders.🔹 In many countries, optimism about the EU’s future holds firm—even amid challenging times.Let’s keep building on this collective momentum for a more connected, sustainable and fair Europe.📊 Curious to explore the full results? Dive in here 👇#EUbarometer #FutureOfEurope #PublicOpinion #Democracy #Sustainability #CohesionPolicy

⚛️ Introducing the Quantum Europe Strategy: A plan to bring together EU countries, industry, academia and society to unlock the full power of quantum tech. Quantum will transform key sectors, from computing, healthcare, and cybersecurity to mobility and climate forecasting, revolutionising the solution to complex challenges performing tasks that are either unsolvable or highly inefficient for traditional technologies.

🌱 Europeans support bold EU climate action!From heatwaves to wild weather, many across Europe are feeling the effects of climate change.But Europeans aren’t sitting back. As shown in the latest Eurobarometer results, they want action, they take action themselves, and they want the EU to lead the way! 💪And the Eurpean Commission is rising to the challenge, working with EU countries to build a greener, more resilient Europe for all.🌍 Together, Europe’s green transition can become a success for people, for the planet, and for generations to come.

Estonia takes over the #EUSBSR Presidency!Expect more cross-border projects that boost clean energy, greener transport & stronger communities.It’s all about putting people first in the Baltic Sea Region 🇪🇺🌊#CohesionPolicy #Estonia2025@EUinmyRegion

Turning Challenges into Solutions: 31 EU Regional Success Stories Now AvailableWhat do a green mobility plan in Slovenia, circular renovation in France, and digital inclusion in Portugal have in common?They're just a few of the 31 inspiring examples featured in the new Catalogue of Good Practices published by the Territorial Balance Mechanism working groups.📚 This new EU-wide collection showcases real solutions developed by local and regional actors to make places more sustainable, fair and resilient.Why it matters:✅ Peer learning between regions✅ Practical models that can be adapted and reused✅ A powerful source of inspiration for policymakers, project leaders and citizens🗺️ From urban hubs to rural areas, these practices prove that cohesion policy is not only funding projects — it's spreading smart solutions across Europe.📖 Read the full catalogue here👇#CohesionPolicy #EURegions #GoodPractice #TerritorialDevelopment #GreenTransition #DigitalInclusion #EUfunds

🎥 Reporting Europe, On the Ground: New Study Trips for Local Journalists!Calling all local and regional journalists! 🗞️The European Commission is launching new study trips in 2025 to help journalists explore how Cohesion Policy supports real change across EU regions 🇪🇺🚌 Travel to the field🗣️ Meet people and projects funded by the EU✍️ Get insights and stories that matter to your readersWhether you're covering climate action, innovation, mobility, social inclusion or rural development — this is your chance to go beyond the press release and report from where it happens.📅 First trips kick off in Autumn 2025🔗 Apply here 👇 #CohesionPolicy #EURegions #JournalismMatters #EUfunds #MediaOpportunities

📢 Big news for accessibility in Europe! The European Accessibility Act is now in force, making life easier for millions of people living with a disability or reduced mobility. What’s changing? ✔️ More accessible products and services across the EU ✔️ Easier access to transport, education, and job opportunities ✔️ Better prices through fairer competition ✔️ More jobs for accessibility experts Things like smartphones, computers, e-books, banking, transport, and online shopping must now follow common accessibility rules across the EU. Together, we’re shaping a Europe where inclusion is a standard, not an option!

Cyprus’ Green Line: A Record Year for Crossings, Cohesion and ConfidenceIn 2024, something remarkable happened in Cyprus 🇨🇾:👉 7.18 million authorised crossings took place between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities – a historic high.👉 The EU invested €39.4 million in the Turkish Cypriot community – the highest funding level since the launch of the programme in 2006.What does this mean in real terms?✅ Fewer irregular crossings (only 3,319 in 2024)✅ Over 170 cultural heritage sites restored with €2.6 million in EU support✅ 126 students received EU-funded scholarships, including 18 attending international colleges✅ Community investments in renewable energy, youth sports, and better infrastructureThese results reflect the EU’s long-term commitment to reconciliation, confidence-building and improved living standards on both sides of the divide.This kind of regional cooperation is not just a milestone for Cyprus – it’s a reminder of the power of EU cohesion policy to bring people together through tangible projects and long-term support.How could this inspire other regions – including in Belgium – to tackle division, unlock local potential and build lasting peace👇#CohesionPolicy #EUfunds #Cyprus #Reconciliation #EUValues #LocalDevelopment #PeaceBuilding #GreenLine

Labour Without Borders? New Study Charts a Path to Growth and IntegrationHow can regions unlock untapped potential and boost prosperity?A new EU-funded study dives into labour markets in border regions — home to nearly 150 million people — and reveals where gaps, challenges, and major opportunities lie.Key takeaway? With the right policies and cross-border cooperation, these areas can become true engines of inclusive growth.✅ More jobs✅ Smarter mobility✅ Greater resilience✅ Better integration of neighbouring economiesThis is what Cohesion Policy is all about: bringing people, places and possibilities together.

Rural Power: How Local Communities Are Regenerating Europe’s Nature and ResilienceEurope’s rural regions are not just surviving — they’re leading the way in nature restoration, climate adaptation, and community resilience.From revitalising wetlands to reinventing farming practices, the latest EU Panorama feature celebrates stories of local action with global impact.✨ What stands out?✔️ Community-driven innovation✔️ Support from EU Cohesion Policy✔️ Regeneration as a path to prosperityThese places prove that rural doesn’t mean remote from change — it leads it.📗 Read more👇#CohesionPolicy #EURegions #RuralRevival #NatureRestoration #GreenTransition #EUFunds

40 years of the EU flag.On 29 June 1985, European leaders chose a flag to represent a shared vision.Twelve stars, not for nations but for unity, harmony and hope.A symbol that has grown with us. From a sign of peace to a reflection of our values.

🗣️ It’s time to have your say on the upcoming EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy! 🍃 Are you an EU citizen, traveller or tourism operator interested in building a better future for #EUTourism? 👉 You’re invited to contribute to the open public consultation and call for evidence on the new tourism strategy.

🏗️🚀 The STEP team from DG BUDG is on the ground at EU Industry Days 2025 in Rzeszów!As the EU’s flagship event for industrial innovation takes place, we are proud to showcase how the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is helping reshape the future of EU industry by:✅ Making EU funds easier and faster to access for businesses✅ Unlocking flexibility in the EU budget to support strategic, future-ready projects✅ Strengthening Europe’s industrial base with resilience, innovation, and competitiveness💡 It’s a great moment to show how the EU budget is powering real results, from smart factories to cutting-edge technologies.Let’s build a stronger European industry together!

We must sustain the ocean that sustains us. Climate change, pollution, overexploitation, and geopolitical tensions continue to pose a threat to our ocean, and we need to step up efforts to protect it. A unified approach is essential for success. The EU Ocean Pact, to be presented at the UN Ocean Conference on 9 June, is bringing together all relevant policies, with a better coordinated and sharpened focus on: 🌊 Ocean health 🐟 Competitive EU Blue economy 🏝️ Coastal communities 🐚️ Maritime security 🤿 Research ⛵ EU ocean diplomacy After all, around half of the oxygen we breathe comes from our planet’s blue lungs.

Discover the best of nature and outdoor activities at Natura 2000. 🏞️ Our Natura 2000 is the largest network of protected areas in the world, a haven for many threatened species and habitats. 🏞️ There are more than 27,000 Natura 2000 sites across the EU. 🏞️ From Bieszczady National Park 🇵🇱 to Veluwe National Park 🇳🇱, Mount Kochylas 🇬🇷, Garajonay National Park 🇪🇸 and Oulanka National Park 🇫🇮, these sites offer you the best of nature and outdoor activities. These sites include everything from mountains to seas, from lakes to national parks, for you to explore and enjoy! Why not discover Natura 2000 sites this summer? One could be next to your city! #Natura2000

📣 Investing in Europe's Strategic Technologies: STEP 2024 Annual ReportHow is the EU turning industrial policy into tangible investment across critical technologies? Through the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), the EU maximises the impact of every euro it spends - by focusing investments on the technologies that matter most for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy.The newly published 2024 Annual Report shows real momentum:✅ Pooling investments efforts across 11 EU programmes✅ STEP Seals - quality labels for strategic projects - have been awarded across 23 EU Member States and are promoted to unlock additional public and private capital.✅ The STEP Portal is simplifying access to EU funding.✅ In 2024, €5.9 billion proposed by pioneer Member States under EU cohesion policy for STEP investments✅ In 2024, 5 EU programmes managed by the EU Commission issued calls for proposals across STEP sectors, for a total of €4.6 billion 🔋 87% for clean and resource-efficient technologies 💻 10% for digital 🧬 3% for biotech Beyond the numbers, STEP enabled unprecedented coordination across EU, national, and regional programmes to steer investments where they matter most and deliver concrete results across the Union.📈 This is more than funding. It’s a blueprint for strengthening Europe's industrial resilience and global competitiveness.

The EU’s energy system. Over the past decade, there has been considerable progress, but important challenges remain.

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What do Europeans really want from their cities?It's not just about infrastructure — it's about feeling good where we live.The latest EU-wide survey reveals what matters most to city dwellers across Europe:✅ Affordable housing✅ Accessible public transport✅ Clean, green spaces✅ Safety and community✅ Opportunities to work, learn, and thrive📊 These insights are shaping how EU funds are invested — from smarter urban mobility to revitalised neighbourhoods. Cohesion policy is helping turn citizens’ voices into concrete action.🗺️ Whether in Brussels, Warsaw, Seville or Riga, the goal is clear:build cities that are more livable, inclusive, and resilient.Read more 👇 #CohesionPolicy #UrbanDevelopment #EUFunds #SmartCities #CitizensFirst #EUinmyRegion

There is no place for hate, in any form, in any society. Hate speech isn’t new. But its spread and scale have increased with the ever-growing use of online platforms. Left unchecked, hate speech fuels conflict and sows division. It can threaten peace and human rights. You can take action to help fight hate speech online: ✅ Challenge hate with facts; ✅ Support those targeted by hate; ✅ Share messages of tolerance and equality; ✅ Prioritise positive content on your social media feeds. In Europe, we have concrete frameworks in place for this, including: 🔹 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 🔹 Digital Services Act requiring platforms to quickly remove illegal hate speech 🔹 Criminal laws banning incitement to hatred Say #NoToHate, today, and every day!

📊 What has the EU budget delivered? The new Annual Management and Performance Report is here The EU budget is not just about allocating funds, it is about delivering real results for citizens across Europe. Today, we publish the 2024 Annual Management and Performance Report, but what does this look like in practice? ♀️ Almost €38 billion for gender equality 🌍 98 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided 💶 2.5 million businesses supported 🚀 €10 billion mobilised for tech & innovation 🛰️ Galileo in 4 billion+ devices

Time to celebrate a success story in #EUBiodiversity conservation! 🥳 LIFE Lynx has been awarded the #LIFEAwards25 prize for Nature Protection and Biodiversity, as well as the Citizen's Prize! 🏆 This #LIFEProject brought together conservationists, hunters, and local communities to successfully reverse the decline of the Alpine lynx in the Dinaric Alps. A true victory #ForOurPlanet!

Have you subscribed to the newsletter of the Publications Office of the European Union? Every month they spotlight a topic and showcase selected publications from EU institutions, agencies and bodies. Their current spotlight is on European civil protection, which saves lives in Europe and across the globe, every day. I really recommend subscribing! Very good reading tips.

This week, we are celebrating the birthday of Erasmus! 🎉 Erasmus is… learning to ride a bike, music, making a new home for yourself, making friends and so much more… as these stories tell us.Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow across Europe and beyond. 🌍✨ It brings people together, enriches communities, and changes lives. Here are 12 life-changing Erasmus stories:#ErasmusPlus

Building Bridges, Not Borders: Citizens at the Heart of EU CooperationA new €4 million EU-backed project fund is strengthening cross-border collaboration between Denmark and Germany — with one simple goal: bring people closer together.From youth exchanges and cultural festivals to green initiatives and social inclusion projects, this fund supports what matters most: connections between people.Thanks to Interreg and Cohesion Policy, borders become bridges — and communities thrive through shared experiences.🔹 Discover how local actors are shaping cross-border life👇#EUinmyRegion #Interreg #CohesionPolicy #CrossBorderCooperation #SocialEurope #Denmark #Germany #EUFunds

Slovak has words like štvrť with 4 consonants in a row – wild, right? This OLS lesson helps you plan a day out, choose transport & describe places like a pro.

📱 Built to last New EU ecodesign and energy labelling laws have entered into force. Your new smartphone or tablet must last longer, be easier to fix, and use less energy. Here’s what changes for you: 🔧 Easier repairs with spare parts available at least 7 years 💧 More durable devices with better protection against drops, water and dust 💡 Clearer labels showing energy use, battery life and durability 💶 €20 billion savings for consumers by 2030 🌱 One-third less energy used compared to doing nothing Smartphones, smart improvements, smart savings. A win for you.

Celebrate World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development! It’s the perfect time to kickstart your language journey and embrace cultural diversity. 🌐 Explore 29 languages with discovery videos & 5 lessons!

🛬 Plane lands.📳 Flight mode off.💬 “Welcome to Italy! Use your mobile plan just like at home.”We’ve been taking those messages for granted for 8 years.But it wasn’t always this easy:→ 2000s: a 1-minute call within the EU could cost €0.50 to €1.00 or more→ 2007: roaming caps→ 2017: the end of roaming charges→ 2022: the improved “Roam like at home” pack extended to 2032, bringing:🌐 Fast 5G access across the EU💰 Protection from unexpected charges on planes and boats🆘 Better access to emergency servicesFair for operators. Free for you.This is what it means to be in the EU family.

In the margins of the Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy Council of 16 June, the Commission and the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union launched the hashtag#EnergyUnion Task Force ⚡️The Task Force will consist of high-level representatives from the Commission and EU countries, and work towards enhancing cooperation on priority energy issues.This is one of the key deliverables of the Affordable Energy Action Plan – launched in February 2025 – and will focus on key areas such as accelerating connectivity, improving grid planning between EU countries, and optimising the use of energy infrastructure. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳: 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮.

More than 450 million Europeans. 29 countries. 1 shared freedom.In 2025, we mark 40 years since the Schengen Agreement was signed.This landmark event has reshaped how over 450 million Europeans live, work and travel.Starting with five European countries, Schengen now included 29 members.It is one of the world’s largest zones of free movement, allowing millions to travel freely between countries.

On 10-12 June, the EU Sustainable Energy Week kicks off in Brussels!The 3-day policy conference's 67 sessions are also available online and will focus on 'Powering a fair and competitive green transition.'

💧💧💧 Water is life. But we can no longer take it for granted.Floods, droughts, forest fires and pollution are becoming more frequent across Europe. Climate change is already affecting our health, ecosystems and economy.With the European Water Resilience Strategy, European Commission aims to ensure that by 2050, Europe becomes a sustainable, smart and competitive water-smart economy. We want water in the EU to be:✔️ Clean and affordable for all✔️ Used efficiently across sectors✔️ Protected and restored as part of a healthy water cycle✔️ Managed in a way that strengthens resilience and competitivenessTogether with EU countries, regions, cities, businesses and people, the EU working to manage climate impacts and reduce water-related risks.

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Combining cycling and train travel just got easier across the EU! 🚆🚲All new and upgraded trains in EU countries will have dedicated spaces for bicycles – making multimodal travel more seamless.In addition, rail companies can now create and update plans to boost bike transport.With more and more people choosing bikes and trains as sustainable ways to get around, the EU is making it happen. Now you can ride wherever the train takes you!

Schengen turns 40! 💙It connects 450+ million people and is the world's top travel destination.Let's celebrate the freedom to travel, study and work throughout Europe.Share your favorite #Schengen40 trip in the comments

Flow Forward: A Resilient Water Future for EuropeFrom climate change to urban growth, Europe’s water systems face mounting challenges. But through EU Cohesion Policy, regions are investing in smart, sustainable water management.🚰 Featured projects in the panorama magazine:🔹 Water reuse in Malta🔹 Nature-based flood defences in Romania🔹 Real-time water quality systems in SwedenWith collaboration, innovation, and EU support, Europe is building resilience—drop by drop 💦👉 Read the full article

📉 EU unemployment remains at historic lows.Eurostat figures show:👉 the unemployment rate for 15-74 year-olds in the EU fell to 5.9% - its lowest rate since 2009and👉1.7 million new jobs were created across the EU economy in 2024.Unemployment is expected to drop even further - expected to reach 5.7% by 2026.What’s driving this?✅ A robust manufacturing and industrial base✅ One of the most educated and highly-skilled workforces in the worldBut we’re not stopping here!The EU is investing in skills to future proof our workforce – over 6.1 million workers have already been trained through our Pact for Skills.

Combining cycling and train travel just got easier! 🚆🚲DYK all new and upgraded trains will have dedicated spaces for full-sized bikes – not just foldables?With more and more people choosing bikes and trains as sustainable ways to get around, the EU is making it happen. Now you can bring your beloved bicycle on trains across the EU!

Europe is the fastest-warming continent 🌡️ In Portugal, #LIFEProject @LifeLungsLisboa in Lisbon is cooling the city — tree by tree, meadow by meadow. 💚 100+ ha of green space 🪴 100k+ saplings planted 🤝 5k+ citizens engaged

In 2024, Europe was the world’s fastest-warming continent.We had the hottest year on record, impacting an estimated 413,000 people. Sea surface temperatures also reached new highs.As our planet heats up, urgent climate action is more critical than ever.

Bulgaria is ready to become the 21st country to adopt the euro. Bulgaria has fulfilled all four of the required economic criteria. This will boost stability, growth and competitiveness and open new opportunities. As a result, European Commission has proposed to give the green light to move forward with the adoption process. The Council will now discuss the proposal and will make a final decision only after hearing the opinions of the European Parliament and the European Central Bank.

Congrats to the #LIFEAwards25 winners 🏆 🏅 LIFE Lynx 🏅LIFE POPWAT 🏅 LIFE Desert-Adapt 🏅LIFE RE-ZIP 🏅 LIFE Lynx These amazing #LIFEProjects are restoring #EUBiodiversity, improving quality of life & helping us adapt to #ClimateChange🌍

🌱 Greener Mediterranean, Stronger FutureFrom sponge nurseries in Tunisia to urban forests in Spain, Interreg is bringing nature-based solutions to life across the Mediterranean. 🌍🌿With €253 million in EU funding, the Interreg NEXT MED programme supports 100+ projects driving environmental resilience, innovation, and community well-being in 15 countries.💡 Highlights:✅ Sponge city systems✅ Urban reforestation✅ Eco-innovation across borders👉 Discover how Interreg is helping the Mediterranean go green#InterregNEXTMED #GreenTransition #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #CrossBorderCooperation

The #EUGreenWeek 2025 Conference started today! 🎉A unique opportunity to follow 3 days of panel discussions & events about how circular solutions can help build a more competitive 🇪🇺 EU!

Cycling isn’t just good for your health – It’s good for the planet, our cities, and the economy. EU cycling in numbers: ✔️ Over 92,000 km of EuroVelo cycling routes across Europe ✔️ Nearly 10 million bicycles produced yearly in the EU ✔️ 1.35 million jobs supported by the EU cycling sector Through the European Declaration on Cycling, the EU has set clear commitments to boost cycling across the EU, including: 🦺 Safe cycling networks in cities 🚌 Better links with public transport 🔋 Deployment of charging points for e-bikes 🚴 Bike highways connecting cities with rural areas Cycling represents freedom, sustainability, and innovation. Let’s make it an easy choice for everyone in Europe, not just on World Bicycle Day, but every day!

From ambition to action: it's time to get concrete.The Cohesion4Transitions Conference is back for its 3rd edition — and this year, it’s all about making transformation real. Not just talking sustainability, climate, and energy — but mobilising solutions, building alliances, and delivering impact.🔎 What’s on the agenda?- Cutting-edge tools to accelerate the green transition- Stories from the ground that inspire and connect- Honest conversations about what’s working (and what’s not)- Space to network with the changemakers across sectorsWhether you're from a local authority, a startup, a citizen group, or an EU institution, you'll leave this conference with more than ideas — you'll leave with momentum.📍Brussels.

🚆 Europe is calling. #DiscoverEU is the answer. The results are out! Check your inbox to see if you’ve been selected for a free rail pass and the chance to explore Europe on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Are you one of the lucky ones? Then you can: 📲 Download the DiscoverEU travel app 🎒 Get ready for the journey of a lifetime 🎟️ Plan your trip: up to 30 days between 1 July 2025 and 30 September 2026 35,000 young Europeans will travel across the continent — discovering new places, making new friends, and creating unforgettable memories. 🎂 As the Schengen area turns 40, we celebrate the freedom that makes DiscoverEU possible: no border checks, no passports — just pure adventure across a united Europe! #Schengen40

Standard Eurobarometer – The results are in! 🔹 Trust in the EU is at its highest since 2007 🔹 75% feel they are citizens of the EU – a 20+ year record 🔹 62% are optimistic about the EU’s future 🔹 81% support a common defence and security policy 🔹 83% in the euro area support the euro – a record high! The Standard Eurobarometer gives us a snapshot of how Europeans feel about the EU and key issues shaping Europe. Which values best represent the EU? 🕊️ Peace 🗳️ Democracy ⚖️ Respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights Europe remains engaged, optimistic, and united!

🌍✈️ PyCoFiRe : Le feu au service d’une aviation plus sûre et plus verteComment mieux comprendre le feu pour mieux le maîtriser ?C’est tout l’enjeu de PyCoFiRe, un banc d’essai unique au monde, fruit d’une synergie exemplaire entre l’ONERA, la Région Occitanie et la Commission européenne.🔬 Grâce à des tests en conditions réelles (échelle 1:1), PyCoFiRe révolutionne l’étude des matériaux composites et des technologies d’extinction dans les compartiments moteur.🌱 Il anticipe les défis de l’aviation décarbonée en testant des solutions sûres, certifiables et durables.🤝 Une plateforme collaborative, au service des industriels européens, pour co-construire la sécurité aérienne de demain.

Fire, Science & Sustainability in FlightCan fire testing drive greener skies? Enter PyCoFiRe – a world-first test bench developed by ONERA, the Occitanie Region, and the European Commission.By recreating engine compartment fires at full scale (1:1), PyCoFiRe paves the way for breakthrough fire-resistant composite materials and next-gen extinguishing technologies.It’s a key lever for safer, more sustainable aviation.A collaborative platform powering European aerospace innovation – one fire test at a time.#Innovation #Aerospace #Sustainability #PyCoFiRe #Occitanie #EUinmyRegion

📢 Have a chat with the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) team at the upcoming #HERAIndustryDays!This important event brings together Europe’s top innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers to strengthen our collective preparedness for the future.🗓️ When: 2–3 June📍 Where: In Brussels and onlineSTEP plays a vital role in boosting Europe’s industrial competitiveness. Their participation in HERA Industry Days is a great opportunity to strengthen Europe's tech landscape, from innovation to supply chain resilience.

Transport should be available, accessible, and affordable for all. The European Commission has adopted recommendations proposing measures to tackle transport poverty across the EU.Transport poverty is more than an economic challenge. It is a barrier to social inclusion – potentially blocking people’s access to essential services, such as education or healthcare.

🥕🍊 How safe is our food?According to the latest EU report, very!Experts tested over 130,000 food samples across Europe to check for pesticide residues. The results are in:🔹 Over 98% of tested foods met legal standards🔹 Most had no trace of pesticides at all🔹 The overall risk to our health is very lowFruits, veggies, and other everyday foods on our shelves are regularly checked.They continue to be safe to eat, share, and enjoy 😋

🧠 Strengthening Emotional Resilience at Work with MindleticIn today's fast-paced work environment, emotional well-being is paramount. Mindletic, a digital emotional intelligence (EQ) gym, offers science-backed tools to help individuals and teams enhance their emotional resilience, prevent burnout, and foster a supportive workplace culture. With features like mood journaling, guided exercises, and access to certified psychologists, Mindletic empowers users to take charge of their mental health.Notably, Mindletic's development was bolstered by the European Union's Cohesion Policy.

🌪️ Cyclone Chido : l’Europe aux côtés de MayotteLe cyclone le plus puissant depuis un siècle a frappé Mayotte, causant plus de 30 morts, des destructions massives et un profond traumatisme pour la population.🇪🇺 L’Union européenne a débloqué une avance de 24 millions d’euros via le Fonds de solidarité pour soutenir la reconstruction, restaurer les services essentiels et venir en aide aux habitants.Ce soutien s’ajoute à l’aide d’urgence déjà fournie grâce au mécanisme de protection civile de l’UE.🔹 L’Europe est présente là où elle est la plus attendue : pour reconstruire, réparer, et ne laisser personne de côté.📌 Le montant final sera confirmé après évaluation, mais une chose est certaine : la solidarité européenne est une réalité.#Mayotte #SolidaritéEuropéenne #FondsDeSolidarité #CycloneChido #UnionEuropéenne #PolitiqueDeCohésion

🌪️ Cyclone Chido: A Concrete European Response to Help Rebuild MayotteAfter Cyclone Chido — the most powerful storm to hit Mayotte in nearly a century — the European Union is delivering real, tangible solidarity.➡️ Through the EU Solidarity Fund, an advance payment of €24 million has been granted to France to address the emergency, restore essential infrastructure, and support local communities.🌊 Winds exceeding 200 km/h, torrential rains, massive destruction, and over 30 lives lost...This European support comes in addition to the assistance already provided through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.🔹 Europe stands where it is most needed:to rebuild, to repair, and to ensure no one is left behind.📌 The final amount of support will be determined after a full assessment of the application. But one thing is already clear: European solidarity is more than a principle — it is action.#Mayotte #EUSolidarity #SolidarityFund #CohesionPolicy #CycloneChido

What’s next for our newly appointed Young Energy Ambassadors? ⚡️In June, they will participate in #EUSEW2025 discussions, workshops and the Youth Energy Day, including a session on urban sustainability and greenwashing, organised by the 2024 cohort.

The future of heating and cooling is on its way 🔥💨 #LIFEProject SET_HEAT Project is working to transform heating and cooling technologies’ energy consumption from fossil fuel-based to renewable sources at scale 🔋 Heating and cooling accounts for 50% of Europe's energy use, and 60% of that energy is currently created with fossil fuels. In Croatia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania, this projects investment plans are accelerating the urgent decarbonisation of district heating and cooling systems.

Ready to tackle disinformation? 🔍 Dive into 'Unpacking the Truth', a game for young people to tackle disinformation in a playful way.Perfect for students aged 16 to 18, the game raises awareness about trustworthy EU resources and the importance of fact checking. Accompanied by a teachers’ kit, the game is now available!

Young people are our future! 👪 Empowering youth to seize opportunities and shape Europe's future ... This is what the EU seeks to do through various policies and actions. Read more in the latest newsletter of the Publications Office of the European Union.

The EU's transition towards a clean and affordable energy system is ongoing, but more efforts and investments are needed, and Europe’s diversity translates into different challenges in some regions.👷 For regions that have traditionally depended on the extraction of coal, lignite, peat or oil shale for jobs and the economy, the critical transformation of our energy system presents unique challenges.🏝️ Islands – of which over 2 200 are inhabited in the EU – have specific geographical circumstances and require tailored energy transition solutions.🏚️ Meanwhile, across all EU countries there are groups suffering from energy poverty – accounting for 10.6% of Europe’s population in 2023.Learn about some of our key initiatives, driving a clean and just energy transition, in coal regions, on islands and to fight energy poverty.

Today the LIFE Programme turns 33! ✨A third of a century protecting nature & climate 🌍Since 1992, LIFE has supported 6,000+ ground-breaking projects to make Europe cleaner, greener & healthier 💚Oh... and it’s also #Natura2000 Day 🐾🔍 Discover what LIFE has achieved

If living in the Single Market feels like 😍🤩😏😎...... just imagine adding more perks that bring Europe even closer – and more competitive – than ever.The new strategy proposed by European Commission will ensure people and businesses fully thrive across borders and benefit from:🟢 Removing outdated barriers✂️ Simplifying rules and cutting red tape🚀 Boosting investment in clean technologies and innovationThis isn’t just economics. It’s about choosing Europe.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence on the legal framework for European grids. Your input will feed into the upcoming 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞, set to be published by the end of 2025. To accelerate the EU's competitive, cost-efficient, and clean energy transition, this package will address issues such as ⚡ expanding grids to support electrification 📋 speeding up permitting for new projects Whether you’re an energy expert, industry leader, or simply someone who cares about clean, secure energy for all Europeans, the Commission wants your opinion.

Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 Bees and other pollinators are vital to life on Earth, keeping over 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive. Yet, due to intensive land use, climate change, and pollution, the population of wild pollinators has dropped by over 75% in just 27 years, with 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species now at risk of extinction in the EU. The New Deal for Pollinators aims to protect them, and reverse their decline before 2030, by: 🌿 Mitigating the impacts of pollution, including pesticides 🌼 Restoring degraded ecosystems 🛡️ Protecting habitats 🌾 Taking action to protect the most threatened species Let’s save bees because bees save us, not just today but every day. 🌱

🌷 The EU economy began 2025 on a somewhat stronger footing than anticipated. It is projected to keep growing at a modest rate this year, with growth expected to pick up in 2026

Quantum Leap in Europe: The Upper Rhine Goes High-TechWelcome to the Quantum Valley of the Upper Rhine — where borders disappear and the future takes shape.Thanks to EU cohesion policy and Interreg funding, France, Germany and Switzerland are building a cross-border quantum technology ecosystem.⚛️ Cutting-edge research🤝 Cross-border collaboration🚀 Innovation hubs for deep tech start-upsBy pooling knowledge, talent and resources, this tri-national alliance is positioning the Upper Rhine as a global innovation hotspot.And it’s not just about science. It’s about impact:🔹 New skills for local workers🔹 Start-ups with global reach🔹 Sustainable economic development🧠 Innovation knows no borders—and here, quantum is a shared language.🔗⬇#Interreg #QuantumValley #InnovationWithoutBorders #UpperRhine #DeepTech

From the Ground Up: Communities Drive Europe’s Water Resilience🌊 Droughts, floods, unpredictable rainfall—Europe’s water systems are under pressure.But real solutions are rising from the local level.Across the EU, communities are taking the lead—and it’s working.With support from EU cohesion policy and Interreg, local actors are:💧 Restoring wetlands👷‍♀️ Building nature-based flood defences📈 Designing data-driven monitoring systems🌱 Engaging citizens in sustainable water useThese aren’t just pilot projects.They’re proof that when empowered, communities create smarter, faster, and more resilient responses to climate challenges.💬 "It’s our land, our water, and our future."The EU is helping turn that mindset into action.🔗 Read the full feature⬇#cohesionpolicu #WaterResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #CommunityLed #ClimateAdaptation

People First: Jiu’s Civil Society Steps Up for a Just TransitionWhat does a just transition really mean?In Romania’s Jiu Valley, it starts with civil society leading the way.Thanks to the Just Transition Platform Groundwork project and EU cohesion policy, local organisations have united to form a civil society coalition in the Jiu Conurbation.🤝 Citizens and NGOs co-creating the region’s future🌍 Green transition with strong community ownership📢 Inclusive governance, from the ground upThis coalition is now:🔹 Empowering local voices🔹 Shaping policies for sustainable development🔹 Building a future beyond coal—fairly and togetherIt’s not just about change—it’s about who gets to shape it.And here, the people are leading.🔗⬇#JustTransition #cohesionpolicy #JiuValley #CivicEngagement #EnergyTransition #GroundworkProject

When Stones Speak: Restoring Shared Heritage Across BordersWhat happens when culture unites what borders divide?Thanks to the EU cohesion policy and the Interreg programme, Romania and Hungary are breathing new life into their shared heritage—together.🏛️ Historic fortresses and synagogues restored🌉 Cross-border tourism routes revived📚 Local history brought to life for future generationsThis is not just about conservation. It’s about regeneration—of places, communities, and connections.The Romanian-Hungarian border region is showing how EU investment can turn forgotten sites into beacons of identity and pride.🟦 Heritage without borders🟨 Tourism with a shared narrative🟩 A future grounded in memory🔗⬇#CohesionPolicy #Interreg #SharedHeritage #Romania #Hungary #CultureConnects

🚨 The third and final session of the European Citizens’ Panel on a new European budget fit for our ambitions starts today! 🚨 After two intense sessions working together in March and April, this weekend, the 150 citizens from all 27 Member States are back in Brussels one last time to write final recommendations on the next EU long-term budget. These will be shared with the College in the form of a Citizens’ Report which will contribute to the policy-making process of the European Commission All plenary sessions will be livestreamed on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform

Just ask 🦉 Flora!Want to visit a #Natura2000 site near you, but don't know where to find it and how to plan your excursion?Flora helps find nature near you, and tells you all about the protected natural sites that are part of the 🇪🇺 Natura 2000 network!

Join 1.5 billion people speaking English! 💬 Whether you're a beginner or aiming for professional fluency, Online Language Support has you covered. Start with the discovery video & 5 lessons on work, picnics, shopping, and more!

Choose Science. Choose Europe. In 2025, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions will invest over €1.25BN, supporting more than 10,000 researchers. A new Choose Europe for Science pilot aims to promote stable research careers across the EU.

🚨 Tomorrow we are kicking off the third and last session of the European Citizens’ Panel on a new European budget fit for our ambitions!

💶 Want EU funding? Start with a follow.If you work in a region, business, NGO, municipality, or just want to know how EU funding actually works — this page is for you.The EU Funds LinkedIn page is your go-to hub for:✅ Calls for proposals✅ Success stories from across Europe✅ Expert advice & tips✅ Data, tools & impact insightsAnd there’s more:🗞️ Every first Friday of the month, you'll get the "Friday for Funds" newsletter — packed with funding news, inspiring projects, and upcoming events.

🌍 Where Borders Fade, Europe Grows TogetherGorizia (Italy) and Nova Gorica (Slovenia) used to be divided by a border.Now, they’re a symbol of European cooperation in action — and together, they’re European Capital of Culture 2025.Thanks to EU Cohesion Policy and Interreg, these twin cities are:✅ Revitalising shared public spaces✅ Creating cross-border cultural events✅ Attracting investment and visitors✅ Turning past divisions into future strengthsThis is what "Europe in every region" looks like — united by culture, cooperation and common goals.📖 Full story here👇#CohesionPolicy #Interreg #ECOC2025 #CrossBorderCooperation #CultureConnects

Igniting Change: When Cohesion Policy Fuels Clean EnergyFrom solar parks in Bulgaria to wind power in Greece, Cohesion Policy is powering up the energy transition.Under the Cohesion for Climate (C4C) initiative, the EU is backing concrete, local renewable energy projects that cut emissions, create jobs, and bring clean power to the people.What’s exciting?✅ Solar, wind & geothermal scaled up locally✅ Support for vulnerable communities✅ Better energy security across regions✅ Green growth that leaves no one behindThis is climate action made visible — not in reports, but on rooftops, fields and coastlines across Europe.📖 Dive into the full story⬇#CohesionPolicy #Renewables #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #JustTransition

#Natura2000Day is approaching, and so is this year's BioBlitz!🤔 What is a BioBlitz?🔍 It's a search for as many species as possible between 17–25 May.🏞️ How and where can you join?

Up to 300 #EUGreenWeek 2025 Partner Events will happen all over 🇪🇺 Europe and 🌍 beyond throughout the month of June!Where and how to join? Find the #CircularEconomy event near you and join the movement towards a sustainable future

Every €1 the EU invests in research can generate up to €11 in economic growth by 2045. EU-funded research changes lives. And makes Europe even bolder and more competitive. With over 15,000 projects funded by Horizon Europe since 2023, the EU has invested €43 billion to boost research and innovation, including: 🚍 Fuel cell electric buses in European cities 💊 New antibiotics 🌡️ Tackling the climate crisis To build on that potential, the EU is investing more than €7.3 billion this year to tackle key challenges, such as security and the clean transition. The EU is committed to enshrining scientific freedom in EU law, creating a 7-year ‘super grant’ to attract top researchers, and expanding support for the most promising scientists.

🗺️ Maps That Build Bridges — Not Just Show BordersWhat if maps didn’t just represent territory… but helped shape a better future?The EU is using interactive mapping tools to boost regional cooperation. From the Baltic to the Balkans, countries can now see shared challenges, align investments, and act together — more efficiently and transparently.These tools are not just digital novelties. They:✅ Make cohesion policy more accessible✅ Strengthen cross-border projects✅ Highlight opportunities and gaps✅ Empower local and national decision-makersIn short: smarter data, stronger regions.📍A great example of how tech can support collaboration over competition.📖 Read more #EURegions #CohesionPolicy #SmartTools #CrossBorderCooperation #DataForGood #Interreg #MappingTheFuture

Mediterranean Diet: A Cultural Compass for 2030, not Just a Menu PlanDid you know the Mediterranean diet is more than just a healthy eating pattern?It's a lifestyle, a regional identity, and a powerful lever for sustainable growth.The EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) sees in it a key tool for shaping a resilient, inclusive and green vision for 2030.🌿 Promoting local agriculture📚 Preserving traditional knowledge🌊 Protecting marine biodiversity🧑‍🍳 Supporting SMEs in food, tourism, and cultureThis approach helps local communities thrive while protecting their unique way of life. It's cohesion policy with taste and soul.👉 A good reminder that regional development can be both ambitious and rooted in heritage.📖 Read the full story#EUSAIR #CohesionPolicy #MediterraneanDiet #SustainableRegions #CultureAndGrowth #RegionalDevelopment

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European Commission has introduced new duties on Chinese mobile access equipment (MAE) after an investigation found unfair advantages—like subsidised land, tax breaks, and easier access to loans.These countervailing duties (7.3% to 14.2%) come on top of anti-dumping duties from January 2025, bringing the total charges on Chinese MAE imports to between 20.6% and 66.7%.This is an important move to support an EU industry that’s essential to construction, manufacturing, and more—and which employs over 3,000 people across several Member States. Get the facts ↓#EUTrade

The EU takes a stab at energy vampires with improved “standby” rules for appliances! ⚡ 🧛 The revised #EUecodesign 'standby' rules, approved in April 2023, apply as of 9 May 2025 and set updated limits for the energy consumption of electrical appliances in standby, off mode and networked standby.These measures are projected to achieve annual electricity savings of 4 TWh by 2030, nearly double Malta's annual electricity consumption, and enough to power more than 1 million electric cars 🚘 and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.4 million tonnes 👏.For the first time, limits also apply to motor-operated furniture and building elements, such as motor-operated desks, blinds and curtains.

🇪🇺 75 Years of the Schuman Declaration 🇪🇺 On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a bold idea: unite Europe by pooling coal and steel production to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible.’ ‘Europe will not be made all at once ... It will be built through concrete achievements.’ This moment planted the seed of today’s European Union, laying the foundations for peace and prosperity 🕊️ 75 years on, the Declaration’s message of unity and solidarity resonates as much as ever. Together we are stronger!

Choose Science. Choose Europe. A new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call is now open. With a budget of €404.3 million, it will support around 1,650 researchers from Europe and beyond.

EU laws shape your daily life: digital freedom, safe travel, clean air, consumer protection, and more.They guarantee your rights, protect you, and offer you opportunities. 👉 But how are these laws made? Here's a step-by-step guide

More than words - it’s the heart of Europe. 🇪🇺 This year, we celebrate 25 years of the EU’s motto ‘United in Diversity’. It signifies how we have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by our many different cultures, traditions and languages. Come and visit the European Commission Headquarters in Brussels on 10th May for the EU Open Day!