Europe’s future depends on smart, sustainable growth. We’re simplifying environmental rules while keeping standards high. Digitalisation, faster permits, and simpler obligations give businesses and farmers a competitive edge. Cutting red tape, not environmental standards. 👉

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Promoting sustainable growth with simpler and smarter environmental legislation

Today, the European Commission presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular...

🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦 From far and wide, O Canada, we see our partnership rise! 🎶 We're reinforcing cooperation with Canada to boost competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience. The agreement strengthens: ✅ Cooperation on AI, including large infrastructures and fundamental research ✅ Work on digital credentials, trust services and digital identity wallets ✅ Our commitment to media independence ✅ Joint efforts on secure connectivity For a digital economy that works for all ↓

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European Union and Canada strengthen their digital partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital identity wallets and independent media

The EU and Canada reinforced their cooperation and reaffirmed shared interests to boost competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience during ...

Europe’s digital rules put power where it belongs: with people. Under the Digital Services Act, we secured TikTok’s binding commitments for full ad transparency, empowering users and researchers to protect rights and safety. Under the Digital Markets Act, Meta will offer EU users a real choice on data use and personalised ads. We will monitor compliance, because rights online are non-negotiable. More: TikTok →

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Commission accepts TikTok\

Today, the European Commission secured TikTok\

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Meta commits to give EU users choice on personalised ads under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission acknowledges Meta's undertaking to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that...

🪾🔥 The 2024 forest fires report: wildfires are getting more intense. 383,317 hectares were affected across EU Civil Protection Mechanism countries: Within the 🇪🇺: 🇧🇬 🇬🇷 🇮🇹 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 Outside the 🇪🇺 : 🇦🇱 🇧🇦 🇲🇰 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 Despite doubling rescEU fleet and strengthening firefighting resources, proactive measures are needed. More 🔗

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Europe’s fire season is expanding, new JRC report shows

Facing this growing challenge will require a more proactive fire suppression approach.

🏆 Congratulations to the winning cities of the 2026 EU Access City Award! These cities are leading the way on accessibility and inclusion, showing how urban spaces can be designed to work for everyone. Winners: 🥇 Zaragoza, Spain 🥈 Valencia, Spain 🥉 Rennes, France Their achievements inspire others to make accessibility a key part of urban planning and development. More: https://europa.eu/!F3jQCB

Europe is on the road to more quality jobs 💼 Our new Quality Jobs Roadmap is our plan to ensure fair, future-proof work across the EU and to help people and businesses navigate rapid change: 🏢 Creating and maintaining quality jobs 💶 Ensuring fair, modern working conditions 🌱📱 Supporting green and digital transitions 🤝 Strengthening social dialogue 🗣️ Ensuring access to rights #HaveYourSay by 29 January 2026 and help shape the future of work in Europe. More:

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Improving the quality of jobs in the EU

Read about EU plans to improve quality of jobs, which includes creating and maintaining quality jobs, ensuring fairness and prioritising access to ...

Today, we fined X for non-compliance with transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). We're holding X accountable for: 🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’ 🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository 🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers More information:

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Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act

Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

We are responding with a new Drugs Strategy and Action Plan to protect people and disrupt trafficking routes with: 🚫 stricter rules against organised crime 📦 stronger public-private cooperation to better detect drugs smuggled through postal and parcel delivery services 🚢 increased security of EU ports Together, we can protect mental health, save lives and protect our communities. More 🔗

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Commission presents new EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan against drug trafficking to protect citizens and disrupt criminal networks

Today, the Commission is presenting a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring an...

Europe needs a real financial market. We are making it happen. Today, EU markets are fragmented, with capitalisation to GDP accounting for 73% in the EU compared to 270% in the US in 2024. This limits savings growth and business funding. Our new package will simplify cross-border investing, cut barriers, boost innovation and strengthen supervision. A fully integrated market means better returns, more funding, and support for green and digital transitions. ➡️

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Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets

Today, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU sing...

Unprecedented threats demand unprecedented action. War in Ukraine, weaponised dependencies, and unfair tech competition are reshaping Europe’s economic security. We are launching a new strategy to protect critical tech, secure supply chains, attract safe investment and safeguard data. First step: RESourceEU and ensuring access to critical raw materials and semiconductors. Together with trusted partners, we’ll reduce risks and keep Europe competitive. More 👉

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Commission announces strategic approach to strengthen Europe\

Today, the European Commission and the High Representative presented a Joint Communication on strengthening Economic Security. It outlines concrete...