The next chapter of European tourism is greener, smarter and more inclusive ✨ The 2026 Smart Tourism champions are already showing the way forward. 🇫🇮 Tampere is raising the bar with a sustainable, community-focused approach that creates long-lasting value. 🇭🇷 Dubrovnik is redefining responsible tourism through data, long-term planning and strong local engagement. Europe can remain the world’s leading destination by being the most responsible. More:

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Tampere and Dubrovnik selected as 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Today, the European Commission announced the 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, celebrating tourism destinations leading in ...

60% of the 🌍’s best solar resources are in Africa. Yet 600 million people still live without electricity. Today in Johannesburg, President von der Leyen announced mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa. The ‘Scaling up Renewables in Africa’ campaign is a new chapter that will truly light up people’s lives. Together with our African partners, we are ready to unlock a sustainable energy future for the continent. Learn more🔗

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Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa

A year-long campaign to mobilise investments in renewable energy in Africa, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South Af...