โœ… More transparency online. As of today, researchers can access data from the biggest online platforms. Why? To study their societal impact and address risks like illegal content and scams โ€” making the online world safer, especially for minors. โ†’ image
One year ago in Spain, floods took lives and left communities shattered. The rise of devastating floods in Europe shows the reality of climate change, and we need to take action to prepare and protect ourselves. In the aftermath of the floods, in Valencia and beyond, thousands stepped up, from firefighters to volunteers, showing courage and solidarity. Today, we continue to rebuild, mobilising almost โ‚ฌ3 billion for its recovery and reconstruction. We are in this together ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ image
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ Single Market Masters The EU Single Market is one of Europeโ€™s greatest achievements, empowering citizens and businesses alike. It grants us four legendary superpowers. โšก๐Ÿ‘‡ image
Global Media and Information Literacy Week has just started! Informed debates based on reliable information are a cornerstone of any healthy democracy. False or distorted information online can spread faster than ever, shaping opinions and undermining trust. Weโ€™re investing โ‚ฌ3 million in media literacy projects. Sound interesting? Our call for proposals is open until 11 March 2026 โฐ Find out more โžก๏ธ image
The message from EU leaders is clear, and so is our commitment: housing is a top EU priority. โ‚ฌ19.6 billion from #NextGenerationEU is already helping deliver more affordable homes across Europe, improving lives and strengthening communities. And we are not stopping here. Still this year, we will present a European Affordable Housing Plan to make affordable housing a right for everyone, not a privilege for a few. ๐Ÿ’™ image
Eighty years ago, the world chose peace, law, and cooperation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ Today โ€“ the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force - its principles remain the foundation of international law and global peace. But today too, the sovereign equality of States and the prohibition of force are under attack. In Europe, Ukraine is on the front line of this test, fighting for its freedom and the UN-based world order. And we stand firmly with them. Lasting peace must begin with international law. #UNDay image
We welcome the Council's adoption of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The new EU sanctions increase the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting energy, banks, crypto and the military industrial base. A total ban on Russian Liquefied Natural Gas and a further clamp-down on the shadow fleet represent the strongest sanctions yet on Russia's crucial energy sector. Explore the full details ๐Ÿ‘‰ #StandWithUkraine image
Egypt is more than its iconic pyramids. Today, it's a key global player and strategic partner for the EU. During the first EU-Egypt Summit, the EU committed to: ๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ4 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance to support Egypt's economy ๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ75 million in support of socio-economic reforms benefiting local communities Egypt also joins Horizon Europe, allowing local researchers to participate in large-scale projects alongside European peers. Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ image
Reduce, reuse, recycle The new EU waste rules are in. Weโ€™re taking big steps to cut textile waste and boost our circular economy through: ๐Ÿ‘– Charges for textile and footwear producers to fund collection, reuse, recycling and disposal ๐Ÿงถ Adapted fees for producers based on textile durability ๐Ÿงฃ Uniform standards and proper sorting of textile waste before shipment This is a major step forward in reducing waste and fostering sustainable production and consumption habits. image
Enough talk. Europe's AI plan is getting real. Six new AI Factories ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ and 13 new local Antennas across Europe ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ have just launched. What's the deal? ๐Ÿ‘‡ โœ… Businesses get massive computing power for faster, smarter AI. โœ… Citizens get better public services, from healthcare to security. โœ… We all get trustworthy, human-centric AI. The foundation is laid. Time to build the future. โ„น๏ธ image