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.