From toddlers to grandparents, every decision we make today leaves a mark on all generations of tomorrow. We must make sure weโ€™re building a fair Europe, not just now, but for our childrenโ€™s grandchildren. Over the weekend, 150 citizens came together to share ideas on how we can build this future for Europe. Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/nY4cQN
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, 35 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
The climate crisis wonโ€™t wait. Neither will we. EU countries agreed on our new climate commitment under the Paris Agreement. At ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท COP30, Europe stands united, committed to cutting net greenhouse gas emissions by 66.25โ€“72.5% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels. Also, we agreed on a legally binding 2040 target of 90%, with a domestic reduction of 85% and up to 5% from international carbon credits. Ten years after Paris, weโ€™re showing Europe delivers its climate promises, at home and globally. 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
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Europe for Culture. Culture for Europe. Culture connects us, strengthens communities, and sparks creativity and innovation. Weโ€™re launching a new vision for Europeโ€™s cultural future: ๐ŸŽจ Fair conditions for artists ๐ŸŒ Greater cultural access for all generations ๐Ÿค Stronger international partnerships ๐Ÿ’ก A creative sector ready for the digital age Culture keeps Europe strong, diverse & united. When Europe stands for culture, culture stands for Europe. More โ†’ 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