🚨 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

Are you an EU national living in another EU country? ⁣You have the right to vote and stand as a candidate in municipal and European elections in your country of residence, under the same conditions as its own citizens. ⁣⁣Make sure to check the specific rules in that country regarding election participation.

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!

Europe Day celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950, which laid the foundations for the EU. To mark its 75th anniversary, European institutions invite citizens to explore various activities on-site.Free of charge: no registration required10 May: Brussels, Luxembourg, Echternach & Frankfurt

#DYK coffee waste is now fuelling sustainable livestock feed? ☕️The EU-funded #LIFEProject ecoffeed turns spent coffee grounds into nutritious animal feed, tackling waste and boosting the #CircularEconomy🌱#LIFEProgramme

Every workplace can get involved with #EUDiversityMonth 2025 this May!#EUDiversityMonth celebrates inclusion champions and showcases workplaces organising inclusive events and projects. Get inspired by the guide, and register your events on the EU website!

A new era for community-led clean power in Europe ⚡ The #LIFEproject European Energy Communities Facility officially launched at the European Parliament with strong cross-party backing from five MEPs! Its mission? ➡️ Support 140+ local energy communities ➡️ Provide early-stage funding, expert training, and legal guidance ➡️ Help shape robust, long-term business models It builds on past successes and offers the tools local initiatives need to thrive in the #CleanEnergy Transition.

The 🇪🇺 budget benefits all Europeans – they must have a say. As the European Commission prepares for the next long-term budget starting in 2028, covering EU-funded projects, humanitarian aid, research grants, farmers' support, Erasmus+ exchanges, and more. Let's do it together ↓ #HaveYourSay

Europe isn’t just following - it's setting the standard. Thanks to the Digital Markets Act, big tech companies must play fair, become more competitive and more user-friendly.Under the #DMA, online users: 🔸 gain more control over their data🔸 choose their apps, browsers and search engines🔸 install the apps they want — and delete what they don’t The EU's latest DMA report highlights major progress towards fairer digital markets: ✅ More freedom to choose services✅ More companies added as gatekeepers✅ Improved data portability tools✅ Launch of alternative app stores✅ Greater interoperability with third-party services The message is clear: fairness isn’t optional in Europe and the digital economy must work for people - not platforms.

Applications are OPEN for EU scientific traineeships! The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre is looking for recently graduated trainees, in different scientific fields, including natural and social sciences, computer sciences and engineering. Apply by 20 May, start in October 2025

10 years of the Plastic Bags Directive.Taking centuries to degrade, they were among the top litter in the EU, often ingested by animals or breaking into microplastics that end up in our food.By the end of 2025, the EU's goal is 40 bags per person per year. Are you below it?

Public voting for the best European #CleanEnergy ⚡️ projects and leaders is open!The prizes will be awarded in 3 categories💡 Innovation⚡️ Local Energy Action👷‍♀️ Woman in EnergyVote for your favourite finalist

#DYK Europe’s green transition relies on imported raw materials? 🔋 The #LIFEProject LIFE INSPIREE is recovering rare earth metals from e-waste ♻️, powering clean tech like EV motors & wind turbines.

✔️ Did you know that the EU has made its greatest progress on gender equality in the past decade? The EU Gender Equality Index monitors how the EU is closing the gender gap across six key areas: work, money, knowledge, time, power, and health. Since 2010, the EU’s overall score has improved by 7.9 points. 🔍 Key highlights: 📊 Economic decision-making is becoming more gender-balanced ✔️ The gender gap in employment is shrinking ⚠️ Unpaid care and housework still fall mostly on women 🏅 Gender parity in sport is still far from being achieved We're moving in the right direction, but the work isn't done. Closing the gender pay gap and ending gender-based violence must remain top priorities. #UnionOfEquality #EuropeanUnion

Prices up, demand down.That’s economy 101—and tariffs play right into it.They make imports pricier, hurt demand, and have been causing trade drama since Roman times.We get into all of it in our new "Trade-off" podcast episode.#EUTrade

We must protect our oceans – unique biodiversity must not be lost. European Commission is taking steps to put into practice the historic High Seas Treaty signed last year, enabling the creation of Marine Protected Areas beyond national jurisdiction. The rules will ensure smooth implementation across all EU countries: 🐠 Requiring environmental assessments before any activities in international waters, creating fair conditions for all parties. 👩‍🔬 Supporting EU researchers working on marine genetic resources across borders by reducing legal barriers. By 2030, this will help conserve and manage at least 30% of the ocean, leading to cleaner waters, thriving fish populations and a stronger blue economy. This is our best way to protect our oceans. Our future.

🚨 Today, the 2nd session of the European Citizens’ Panel on the future EU budget kicks off! 🚨 150 citizens from all over Europe will be logging in from their homes this weekend to share ideas, debate, and help shape the EU’s next long-term budget 🌍 💶 In this second session, citizens will agree on political priorities and will draft first recommendations. They will develop ideas on how to best support those common priorities and tackle the identified common challenges. In particular, they will identify and discuss which types of actions could have the greatest impact in improving the lives of citizens across Europe.Let’s go! 🎉Join the discussion on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform to have a say in shaping the new European budget fit for our ambition

The #EULife25 calls for proposals are now open! € 600 million 💶 of EU funding is available for #EUBiodiversity 🦉 , #CircularEconomy, #ClimateAction & #CleanEnergy☀️ Get ready & start your application now #ForOurPlanet

Which product in your home has the biggest environmental impact when you dispose of it? European Commission's five-year plan targets unsustainable products, such as steel, aluminium, textiles, and furniture, to boost their circularity and energy efficiency. These products will have eco-design and energy labelling based on their performance (durability, efficiency) and carbon footprint, which will be accessible via the Digital Product Passport. Remember you can give a second life to broken electronics and small appliances. The new repairability score will help you know how easy they are to fix. Let’s harmonise product sustainability and: ♻️ ‍️reinforce the Single Market ♻️ prevent barriers to trade ♻️ reduce waste and energy consumption ♻️ strengthen EU businesses globally

Schengen, the heart of our integration and prosperity, turns 40 in June!Explore:🏆 important achievements & developments in the area 🔍 security & geopolitical challenges 🎯 priorities for the 2025-2026 cycle Dive into the 2025 State of #SchengenEU Report

🌍 What role will we choose to play in protecting our planet? International hashtag#MotherEarthDay is a powerful reminder that our planet is not just our home, it is our responsibility. From the air we breathe to the ground beneath our feet, nature sustains us. But she needs our care more than ever. Let’s use this day to reconnect with the Earth, reflect on our impact, and take meaningful action. Every small step counts, and together we can make a difference. 💧 Reduce ♻️ Reuse 🌱 Regenerate A healthier planet means a better future for everyone.

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.

Lower costs, cleaner energy, a stronger Europe.The EU's Affordable Energy Action Plan will save Europeans €45B in 2025 by:🔹 Cutting energy taxes🔹 Designing flexible tariffs🔹 Breaking the gas-electricity price link🔹 Accelerating clean energy projects

EU gas and electricity markets proved their resilience further in Q4 2024 by🔹 ensuring stable & secure energy supplies🔹 strengthening the market integration

#DYK each person in the EU discards around 0.5 tonnes of waste yearly? 🌍 On #FoodWasteDay, discover #LIFEProjects tackling waste: ✅ 17,000+ tonnes recycled in France 📲 ‘Pay-as-you-throw’ schemes in Italy & Spain

Prepared citizens. Protected Europe. A safer future. From cybersecurity threats to natural disasters to geopolitical conflicts, The EU is stepping up to keep Europe ready for any crisis. We need to anticipate, prevent, plan, and respond. With a forward-thinking, united approach, the EU is keeping Europe prepared and always one step ahead. The new Preparedness Union Strategy will: 🏢 Launch a new EU Crisis Hub 📦 Stockpile critical equipment to prevent shortages 🤝 Strengthen civil-military cooperation 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Empower citizens for crisis readiness 💼 Step up public-private collaboration and external partnerships A prepared today means a safer tomorrow.

EU driving rules are shifting into a higher gear! 🚗🚦 The European Commission welcome the green light of the European Parliament and the Council to modernise EU driving licence rules: 🚗 EU driving licences on digital devices. 🚗 A minimum two-year probation period for new drivers. 🚗 An EU-wide accompanied driving scheme from age 17. 🚗 Better training and testing to help drivers navigate safely around vulnerable road users. 🚗 Easier licence exchanges for citizens from non-EU countries. These updates will modernise the European licensing system, help with the shortage of professional drivers, and improve road safety. Every road death is one too many – the EU is committed to bringing this number down to zero.

🚨 The European Citizens’ Panel on a new European budget fit for our ambitions starts today! 🚨This weekend, 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 Member States representing EU’s diversity are in Brussels to come together to discuss and make concrete recommendations on “What priorities and actions funded by the EU bring the most added value to Europeans?” These recommendations will be shared with the European Commission in the form of a Citizens’ Report, which will contribute to the policy-making processAll plenary sessions will be livestreamed on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform📺

The revised EU Electricity Market Design rules✅ better protect energy consumers and✅ empower them to easily participate in the #EnergyTransitionKnow your rights

#EnergyPoverty occurs when a household must reduce its #EnergyConsumption to a degree that negatively impacts the inhabitants' health and wellbeing - be it for cold or heat ❄️☀️Find out what measures the EU has put in place to fight energy poverty

How exciting! Tomorrow we are kicking off the European Citizens’ Panel on a new European budget fit for our ambitions!

🎨 Celebrate the International Day of Colours with Language Learning! 🌈✨ Did you know that in Irish, there are two words for green? 🍀💚 "Glas" is used for living things like plants, while "uaine" describes artificial green, like paint or fabric! Colours make the world vibrant, and so does learning a new language! Why not add some colour to your vocabulary in one of our 29 languages? Watch the discovery videos and dive into engaging lessons to bring your language skills to life!

LIFE makes a splash at Aquatech Amsterdam💦 7 #LIFEProjects joined 25,000+ water industry professionals at Aquatech Amsterdam, the world’s biggest trade exhibition for drinking and wastewater

Have your say. Be heard. Make an impact. The European Commission has opened its doors to young people across 🇪🇺 to discuss EU policies—but the conversation isn’t over! Now it’s your turn. Join the debate on the Citizens’ Engagement platform and share your ideas on democracy, security, digital skills and more.

European Commission has taken decisive action to counter unfair subsidies in the aluminium road wheels market.An EU investigation found that Moroccan producers benefited from unfair subsidies to flood the EU market with underpriced imports.This type of subsidisation distorted fair competition and threatened 16,600 EU jobs.By imposing countervailing duties, the EU is ensuring a level playing field for its manufacturers.

European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties of 26.3% to 56.1% on glass fibre yarns from China. Why? A Commission investigation found they were being dumped on the EU market, harming a key industry for the clean energy transition.Glass fibre yarns are essential in automotive, construction, energy (wind turbines!), and aerospace sectors. By ensuring fair competition, we protect 1200 EU jobs and our clean tech supply chains.

📢 The European Citizens’ Panel on the future EU budget is starting in just one week! 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 Member States will come together over three weekends to deliberate on the priorities for the next long-term EU budget. Their recommendations will help shape financial decisions that impact millions across Europe. Transparency and citizen participation are at the heart of this process. That’s why all the plenary sessions will be livestreamed on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform—so you can follow the discussions. Tune in on Friday 28th of March to watch citizens help shape the EU’s future!

Financing innovative companies is crucial for the EU’s prosperity in the 21st century. The EU can still do better to allow companies to find funding, even though the pool of household savings in Europe is much larger than in the US. The EU will act to address this mismatch. The EU is kicking off the Savings and Investments Union, including actions to: ➡ Create more opportunities for citizens looking to invest ➡ Empower you to take better decisions through a financial literacy strategy ➡ Break down barriers to an integrated European financial market ➡ Facilitate investments in equity Whether saving tens or thousands of euros, citizens deserve a wide choice, clear information and good investment opportunities. A win-win for savers and the European economy. #EuropeanUnion #InvestmentUnion

Peace through strength and deterrence. The EU is taking decisive steps to take responsibility for its own defence and security. First, the EU is presenting solutions to close critical capability gaps, build a strong European defence industrial base, and prepare for all scenarios. The EU is also proposing the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030, an initiative to boost defence spending in EU Member States by over €800 billion, including: 🛡️ Up to 1.5% of GDP for defence investments over 4 years.🛡️ Up to €150 billion in EU loans for defence projects.🛡️ Additional ways to fund defence projects through the European Investment Bank and the new Savings and Investments Union strategy. Peace, democracy, freedom are being challenged. This is the hour the EU adapts, reacts, defends Europe if needed.

#WindPower is key to Europe's clean #EnergyTransition 🌬️It is abundant, renewable, and cost-effective, already supplying 19% of our electricity ⚡Find out what the EU is doing to boost wind deployment in DG Energy's new 'in focus' article

💻 In the spirit of International Day of Digital Learning, let’s celebrate how easy it is to learn a language online! Enjoy OLS’ flexible way to learn – just log in, watch, and start learning at your own pace. If you are ready for your language leap, follow the recipe below: 1. Click on the link 2. Choose your language 3. Watch the discovery video and explore the 5 fun, engaging lessons.

North Macedonia has activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.The EU is evacuating burn victims after the tragic fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia on Sunday.Patients have been sent to Hungary by Luxembourg, and Romania is transporting patients to Lithuania.

Marine litter in the deep Mediterranean seabed is among the worst worldwide, a study by European Commission's Joint Research Centre reveals.The study was conducted using a deep-sea submersible vehicle, by Caladan Oceanic, which captured footage of the seafloor.The findings of this study serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans, suggesting the importance of reducing the use of single-use plastics to address this growing crisis.

For the past 50 years, EU consumer rights have been protecting and empowering Europeans everywhere.Europeans have some of the strongest consumer protections in the world!Whether that’s shopping, travelling, banking, or surfing the web, the EU has been working hard to keep consumers safe – both in stores and online.

You can have a say in the new EU Budget’s priorities! 🗣️📢 Join the discussion on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform to shape the new European budget fit for our ambition 💶🇪🇺 This is your chance to have a say in the European Commission’s proposal that shapes EU’s future.

Say hello to Europe's six new AI Factories 👇 🇦🇹 AI:AT 🇧🇬 BRAIN++ 🇫🇷 AI2F 🇩🇪 JAIF 🇵🇱 PIAST 🇸🇮 SLAIF These factories will help startup, small and medium companies develop AI models using top supercomputing power, data, and talent. With €485 million in investments, they are part of the EU's AI leadership strategy. Later this year, AI Gigafactories will join them to boost AI capabilities with massive high-performance computing facilities. Europe is investing €200 billion in AI development – to empower your talent.

The use of #RenewableEnergy sources in the EU's #HeatingAndCooling sector increased to 26.2% in 2023 ☀️❄️.The sector is responsible for about half of the EU's energy consumption → decarbonising it is therefore central for the clean #EnergyTransition.

LIFE is driving a fair #CleanEnergy transition for all⚡ The #LIFEProject SITRANS is helping transition sustainably. A key outcome? JETO, a free platform with socio-economic & geospatial data to guide decision-making

The EU regrets the unjustified US 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports.The EU will protect its consumers and businesses.They are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs.

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Energy poverty affects more than 46 million EU citizens.To make energy more affordable for all Europeans, the EU will💶 drive clean energy investments📈 enhance #EnergyEfficiency⚡ increase electrificationand much more.#AffordableEnergy action plan

The European Commission has just published 3 new #CoalRegionsEU case studies, focusing on🔹 agri #photovoltaics🔹 #renewables🔹 labour market measures for a just #EnergyTransition

We excel in innovative medicines, but we need to be vigilant about keeping generic drug production in Europe.The EU's Critical Medicine Act aims to:💊ensure easier access🇪🇺boost local production🧪improve supply chain security=more stability for the EU's pharmaceutical industry.

Think you can guess the longest word in Danish? It’s "speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabiliseringsperiode", meaning "a period of stabilizing planning for a specialist doctor’s practice"! 😲 But fear not, learning Danish doesn’t have to be complicated! On OLS, start with the discovery video, then find the 5 lessons below the video, covering themes of reading at the library, greetings, home life, work, and holidays.

Europe’s automotive industry is in the midst of rapid technological changes, while aiming to maintain competitiveness and job security.European Commission is proposing actions to drive the industry forward by switching from 👇🏽🍃 fossil fuel to clean mobility🇪🇺 international to EU manufacturers🔋 standard to next-generation technologies⚖️ unfair competition to support for local companies

Save the date!On 2-3 June we organise the 11th #EnergyInfrastructure Forum in Copenhagen, together with the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities 🇩🇰.

Over the past 2 years, the #GasStorage regulation has proven to be a success.Today, the EC 🇪🇺 adopted a proposal to prolong the existing rules for 2 more years.

Protecting biodiversity means protecting life itself 🌍🌱🐘🦧🐆🐋 On #WorldWildlifeDay, let's celebrate the progress made at COP16, where global leaders committed to urgent action for nature: 💰 A global plan to fund biodiversity beyond 2030 📊 A better way to track progress in protecting nature 🔄 A plan to check and improve goals at COP17 🤝 The Cali Fund to support biodiversity-rich countries & Indigenous communities. By working together in the spirit of cooperation and compromise, we have made a huge step to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. 💚 Let’s keep up the momentum!

Fair SustainableCompetitive This is the EU's Vision for Food and Agriculture.The way forward is to listen to all, taking direct action to unlock resources, and assuring farmers their toil is worth every euro. This isn't just sustainable; it's the European way

The energy crisis showed that we need to strengthen our #EnergyUnion ⚡The #AffordableEnergy action plan will achieve this via🔹digitalisation🔹enhanced integration🔹streamlined governance& more– helping us to save billions annually on energy.