Europe is scaling up. Over the past year, we have been working to further complete our Union👇

🌿 We’re launching a new EU Bioeconomy Strategy to cut fossil fuel use and boost green growth. 🌿 Using renewable biological resources from land and sea, we’re creating jobs, driving innovation, and promoting circular, sustainable solutions. 🌍 Faster approvals and stronger partnerships will make Europe a leader in bio-based tech and markets. Together, we’re building a greener, more resilient Europe powered by nature and innovation. 🌱 More →

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New plan to unlock the bioeconomy’s potential

New EU bioeconomy strategy proposes to drive green growth, create jobs and enable the EU’s shift to clean industries. Find out more.

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🛍️ Holiday shopping is nearly there... and so are fake shops, counterfeits, and those ‘too-good-to-be-true’ deals. If you spot illegal content or a suspected scam on a platform, report it directly through the Digital Services Act notice and action mechanism. Platforms must review your report quickly, tell you what action they take, and explain how you can appeal if you disagree. Shop smart. Stay protected. With the support of the Digital Services Act. More 👉

Shaping Europe’s digital future

Fighting online scams with DSA

The notice and action mechanism under the DSA is a tool provided by platforms to report illegal content, including online shopping scams and financ...

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The EU is investing in brilliant solutions to revolutionise sustainable commuting. One of them is Monocab 🚆 A gyro-stabilised monorail cabin offers autonomous, on-demand transport. It's designed to complement public transit by enhancing mobility in less populated areas and making your journey both planet-friendly and convenient. 🚆 Have you heard of any other innovative transport solutions? #WorldSustainableTransportDay 📸©Monocab Owl

Violence against women must end, now! This nonverbal Signal for Help is a way to discreetly communicate when you need help. But, of course, a hand sign isn’t enough. Violence against women is not inevitable. It is preventable. For a world where women can live free from fear 🧡 Find out more about what the EU’s doing to fight it:

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A renewed call to end violence against women

Learn how the Commission marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and about what the EU is doing to stop gender-b...

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...

📣 Let children be heard! On #WorldChildrensDay, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting every child’s rights — including their right to be heard. That’s why we actively involve them in our decision-making process through the EU Children’s Participation Platform. This initiative, part of the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, amplifies young voices and puts child-participation mechanisms into practice.