EU commits €50 million for student housing in Central and Eastern Europe
11 Oct 2024 03:27The European Investment Fund has committed €50 million to building housing for up to 3,5000 students in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Baltic States. The EIF contribution, backed by the InvestEU programme, will fund the construction of 7 buildings in student towns over the next 5 years.
David Baker, researcher supported by EU funds, wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry
11 Oct 2024 03:57US Professor David Baker has been awarded the shared Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his work in ‘computational protein design’. Baker has been supported for the last two decades by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, part of the EU’s Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation.
Five EU regional development projects pick up awards at 2024 REGIOSTARS
10 Oct 2024 04:33Regional development projects from Italy, Malta, Poland, Hungary, and Spain all scooped up awards at the REGIOSTARS awards ceremony in Brussels. The awards recognise projects that through the EU’s Cohesion Policy deliver change on the ground and strengthen economic and social progress in the EU.
World Mental Health Day 2024 focuses on mental health at work
10 Oct 2024 06:00On World Mental Health Day, the Commission put forward an EU Support Package on Stigma to break down this barrier, still too common across our workplaces and wider society. The EU is committed to creating a future where everyone's mental health is nurtured, valued and protected.
New law will ensure safety of digital products
10 Oct 2024 03:40The EU has adopted a new law that will help ensure that connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys are safe before they are placed on the market. EU rules will now be more coherent for all products connected directly or indirectly to another device or to a network.
Digital passports and ID cards for easier travel
09 Oct 2024 09:48To speed up border controls and ensure easier travel, the Commission has proposed to digitalise passports and identity cards for anyone entering or leaving the Schengen area. All EU citizens will be able to get a digital version of their travel documents free of charge and on a voluntary basis.
EU deploys search and rescue teams to Bosnia and Herzegovina following flash floods
07 Oct 2024 04:42The EU has mobilised search and rescue teams as well as emergency supplies to support first responders dealing with flash floods and landslides in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Twelve countries offered to assist in the rescue efforts, following the activation of the EU Civil Protection mechanism.
Let’s talk about Europe’s regions and cities
08 Oct 2024 09:21Today marks the start of the European Week of Regions and Cities. This annual event focuses on the EU’s cohesion policy which supports regions and cities across the EU to create jobs, support businesses, improve quality of life and sustainability.
Cost of living most pressing concern of EU voters, says survey
03 Oct 2024 04:28Rising prices and the cost of living (42%) and the economic situation (41%) were the main topics that motivated European citizens to vote in the last European elections in June this year, according to a new survey. A third of voters say that the international situation led them to vote.
15 artists nominated for Music Moves Europe Awards 2025
03 Oct 2024 04:37The nominees have been announced for the Music Moves Europe Awards 2025. Music fans across Europe are invited to vote for their favourite artist to win the Public Choice award. An international jury will select 5 winners on 16 January 2025 at the Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival in the Netherlands.
35,500 free travel passes in Europe available for 18-year-olds
02 Oct 2024 02:10The EU is distributing 35,500 travel passes to 18-year-olds to explore Europe at no cost under its DiscoverEU initiative. To qualify for the free pass, people born in 2006 must first answer a quiz about the EU and a question on the European Youth Portal.
European Cybersecurity Month 2024: #ThinkB4UClick
01 Oct 2024 05:27European Cybersecurity Month is an annual campaign that aims to raise cybersecurity awareness. Each October, numerous activities take place across Europe including conferences, workshops, trainings, and more, to educate the public about online threats and the importance of digital safety.
European Day of Languages: promoting multilingualism and learning
26 Sep 2024 03:0726 September is the European Day of Languages. It promotes linguistic diversity, encourages language learning, and highlights the importance of translation and language-related professions. Find out about the yearly Juvenes Translatores competition and how the EU promotes multilingualism.
Between 8% to 16% of EU population is ‘energy poor'
25 Sep 2024 03:49According to a new analysis, between 8% and 16% of the EU population is facing energy poverty. It also finds that people with low incomes are not necessarily energy poor but that adults with jobs or higher education levels are at less risk of experiencing energy poverty.
Winners of EU Organic Awards 2024 announced
25 Sep 2024 03:53This year’s winners of the EU Organic Awards come from Austria, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Spain and Italy. They showcase sustainable and inspiring projects across the European organic value chain in 8 different categories, from Best organic food processing SME to Best organic city.
European Week of Sport kicks off
23 Sep 2024 04:45The 2024 European Week of Sport is an EU initiative to raise awareness about the health benefits of physical activity which takes place between 23-30 September 2024. During the week, citizens of all ages and backgrounds can participate in events and activities that promote an active lifestyle.
Persons with disabilities should be better included in the labour market
20 Sep 2024 05:12Persons with disabilities face significantly higher unemployment rates across Europe. The European Economic and Social Committee is calling for measures to bridge this employment gap. It also wants persons with disabilities to be actively involved in designing policies that affect them.
EU mobilises assistance and funds for flood relief
20 Sep 2024 04:15Following severe flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, the EU has mobilised assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism at the request of Czechia and Poland. In addition, €10 billion of cohesion funding is available to the countries affected by the floods.
EU restricts use of some PFAS chemicals
19 Sep 2024 04:08New rules under the EU chemicals legislation will soon restrict the use of two sub-groups of PFAS in textiles, food packaging, cosmetics, and other goods. The use of PFAS in certain products poses an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment.
EU mobilises 8 planes to help fight wildfires in northern Portugal
18 Sep 2024 04:52The EU has sent 8 planes to help Portugal fight severe wildfires in the northern part of the country. These include 2 planes each from Spain, Italy, France and Greece. This is the second time this summer that Portugal has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism due to wildfires.
President von der Leyen presents Commissioners-designate for the next College
17 Sep 2024 02:41President von der Leyen has presented a list of Commissioners-designate and their portfolios, reflecting the ambitions set out in the Political Guidelines for the next mandate of the European Commission.
‘Smoke-free environments’ should be extended to outdoor areas
17 Sep 2024 03:26The Commission has proposed to extend the coverage of smoke-free policies to key outdoor areas, such as playgrounds and swimming pools, and to heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes. The proposal will help better protect people from the effects of second-hand smoke and aerosols.
Commission registers 2 new European Citizens’ Initiatives
12 Sep 2024 03:26The Commission has registered 2 new European Citizens' Initiatives. The first calls for an action plan for water, reducing our water footprint and improving water efficiency of industry and agriculture. The second calls for expert consensus on psychedelic care standards and the rollout of therapies.
EU makes progress in securing affordable energy for all
11 Sep 2024 05:21The State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds the EU has withstood critical risks in 2023-24 to its security of energy supply, regained control over the energy market and prices, and accelerated the transition towards climate neutrality.
First delivery of mpox vaccine doses from the EU arrive in Democratic Republic of Congo
05 Sep 2024 03:36Nearly 100,000 mpox vaccine doses have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a second delivery of around 100,000 vaccines expected to arrive shortly. The EU’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority procured these vaccines as a response to the mpox outbreak in Africa.
EU celebrates its culture through European Capital of Culture initiative
04 Sep 2024 09:44The EU rewards and recognises two or three cities as a European Capital of Culture every year. This year’s Capitals of Culture are Bad Ischl in Austria, Bodø in Norway and Tartu in Estonia. Find out more.
How the EU can help you find a job
30 Aug 2024 09:39Looking for a job? The EU can help you create a customised CV, access the job market at home and across Europe, and protects your social security benefits. Find out more.
Over €1 billion to help EU countries hit by severe floods
28 Aug 2024 11:15The Commission has proposed to use €1 billion from the EU Solidarity Fund to help Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France deal with the impacts of the severe floods that hit these countries in 2023. The aid will help cover recovery operations and conducting clean-up operations.
The EU works to bring you better WiFi and connections
28 Aug 2024 02:50The EU has set an ambitious goal to make Europe the most connected continent by 2030. European households should have access to high-speed internet coverage by 2025 and gigabit connectivity by 2030. Read about initiatives such as WiFi4EU, 5G deployment and the Connecting Europe Facility.
EU mobilises firefighting planes to help Portugal battle wildfire in Madeira
22 Aug 2024 02:17The EU is mobilising support for Portugal as it battles a wildfire near Ribeira Brava, Madeira. After Portugal activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, 2 firefighting Canadair planes were deployed to the area where they will assist local authorities in combating the fires.