On the International #DemocracyDay, the EU celebrates the power of your voices – our compass and the key to a stronger Union. Your power shines through initiatives like the European Citizens’ Panels, where hundreds of randomly selected European citizens provided recommendations that are shaping our policy actions. Join the debate through our Citizens’ Engagement Platform

What a bright, refreshing look into the future in this New European Bauhaus pavilion in München-Neuperlach!It showcases everything the New European Bauhaus stands for:🌟 Innovative ideas🤝 Productive partnerships🌿 Nature-based materials🎨 Thoughtful design🔋 Renewables♻️ Sustainability🤲 Inclusion And it has become a hub for all those working on good ideas for the district.This is tangible, positive change in action.

🇦🇹 🇨🇿 🇭🇺 🇵🇱 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 Europe is by your side in this difficult moment.Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the EU is working to provide emergency equipment. When the time comes, the EU is ready to help rebuild!

40 years ago, in 1984, French President François Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl stood hand in hand at the Douaumont Ossuary in 🇫🇷 Verdun, silently bearing the echoes of a fractured past. Their legacy continues to inspire us and resonate across Europe. Ein Symbol für Freundschaft und Einheit. Un symbole d'amitié et d'unité.

Bringing the EU closer together – on a fast track. 🚆 Efficient European train services offer a uniquely clean and swift travel option, opening up new opportunities and horizons. This is why the EU wants to bridge gaps in the European rail network with a new high-speed rail plan.New discussions with the sector and those interested are kicking-off, to find solutions for better infrastructure, passenger services, and a competitive rail industry. And the EU is also working on single digital booking and ticketing rules to make hopping from a train to any other transport easier. An EU-wide high-speed rail connectivity that serves every European is approaching. Ready to hop on?

LIFE is building a more resilient planet🌱The @EU_Commission supports 5 #LIFEProjects in Europe to:✅cut emissions & protect coastlines✅restore water quality & ecosystems✅reduce waste✅tackle floods, droughts & wildfires

Slovene is one of the few languages that use the dual grammatical form, meaning it has a special way to talk about exactly two people or things! 🧐 Watch the discovery video & start learning with 5 fun lessons!

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

Hello, Bonjour, Γειά σου, Ciao, Здравейте, Ahoj, Olá, Labas… 👋In our Union, we:🌍 Speak 24 official languages🎉 Embrace 60 indigenous and regional languages spoken by 40 million people🚀 Thrive off multilingualism, with 3 in 5 Europeans speaking a foreign languageUnited in diversity, multilingualism is one of our founding principles in the EU.Through languages, we can build connections, discover new cultures, develop life-long friendships, and travel with ease.

The EU’s Safety Gate system issued 4,137 alerts last year, the highest number since it launched in 2003. Safety Gate alerts protect you from dangerous products – as soon as one is detected on the EU market, the Safety Gate alerts authorities throughout Europe. Cosmetics were the most flagged category, making up 36% of all alerts. Many contained banned substances like BMHCA, which can cause skin irritation and reproductive harm.Other risky products included: 🧸 Toys 🔌 Electrical appliances 🚗 Motor vehicles 🧪 Chemical productsEuropean Commission is stepping up its protection with stricter safety rules and smarter enforcement — the eSurveillance tool alone scanned 1.5 million websites last year to help remove unsafe products. 🛍️ Consumers deserve safe products no matter where they shop. We are working to make that a reality.

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.

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?

#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.

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.