Antibiotic resistance is a serious and growing public health challenge in Europe. Misuse and overuse make bacteria resistant, making infections harder to treat. On European Antibiotic Awareness Day: ๐Ÿšซ Use antibiotics responsibly ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Only take them when prescribed ๐Ÿ“… Finish the full course ๐Ÿšซ Never share or use leftovers ๐Ÿ’ช Prevent infections with hygiene & vaccines Protect these lifesaving medicines for future generations. More โ†’ image
On this day, 36 years ago, the #VelvetRevolution began. Students gathered in Prague and demanded more democracy. A peaceful movement that changed the course of history โ€” and still inspires Europe today. image
Imagine working for free from today until the end of the year. ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿ’ป #EUEqualPayDay marks an unfair truth: the EU gender pay gap is still 12%. Our Roadmap for Women's Rights reinforces our commitment to gender equality with a long-term vision, including: ๐Ÿ”น Equal pay & economic empowerment ๐Ÿ”น Equal employment opportunities & adequate working conditions ๐Ÿ”น Work/life balance ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€โš–๏ธ Equality isnโ€™t just a goal, itโ€™s a guarantee we owe to every woman in Europe. ๐Ÿ”— image
We are building a Union of Equality, free from discrimination based on gender, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโœ‹๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿฆฏ And weโ€™re doing it together with our citizens. From implementing a new Code of conduct on hate speech online to co-creating a rulebook to fight bullying in schools. Tolerance isnโ€™t just a principle โ€“ itโ€™s a practice that should go beyond the #DayForTolerance. Outcome from the EU Citizensโ€™ Panel on Tackling Hatred ๐Ÿ’ฌ https://link.europa.eu/bHVQrB image
New countries. New friends. New skills. New ideas. Erasmus+ applications are now open. Weโ€™ve got over โ‚ฌ5 billion ready for organisations and partnerships to create opportunities to: ๐ŸŒ Study or train abroad ๐Ÿค Join projects that make a difference ๐Ÿš€ Build skills for the jobs you want 2026 is all about more mobility, more partnerships, and fresh ideas in schools. Your chance to learn, travel, and shape the future starts now. Whatโ€™s holding you back? The time to check in ๐Ÿ‘‰ image
239 researchers. 66 teams. Global reach. The new โ‚ฌ684 million ERC Synergy Grants tackle some of the most challenging scientific questions across a broad range of fields. From DNA nanomachines and RNA therapies to Big Bang physics and climate resilience, these researchers will help crack scienceโ€™s hardest puzzles. Europe is backing bold ideas for cutting-edge research. Because the future of research starts here. More ๐Ÿ‘‰ #ChooseEurope image
Democracy is at the heart of Europe. But democracy needs care, especially when 70% of Europeans fear foreign interference in elections. Today we present the European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society. Together, they'll make our democracies stronger, support independent media, and empower people and civil society to play an active role in shaping Europeโ€™s future. Because empowered, engaged, and informed people are the heart of our democracy ๐Ÿ’ช More: link.europa.eu/C7TDFT
The future of clean tech must be made in Europe. Weโ€™re preparing a Circular Economy Act to: โ™ป๏ธ Boost the use of circular products ๐Ÿชจ Reduce dependencies on critical resources ๐ŸŒณ Support green innovation Weโ€™ll also: โœ… Speed up investment through the Clean Industrial Deal โœ… Use public procurement to encourage green choices โœ… Help our aviation and aeronautical sectors stay strong through this transition Europe has what it takes to lead the clean tech transition. Weโ€™re turning ideas into action. image
Transport emissions down 90% by 2050? ๐ŸŒ Just ahead of #COP30, weโ€™ve adopted the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan. It sets out a common approach to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels for aviation & shipping. By accelerating domestic production of biological & non-biological fuels, the EU can: ๐Ÿ“‰ Reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels โœ… Boost its competitiveness โšกLead the global clean-energy transition ๐Ÿƒ Achieve climate neutrality by 2050 ๐Ÿ”— image