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.

Shopping should be safe and transparent. Too many consumers face dark patterns, misleading offers, and products that do not meet safety standards. The 2030 Consumer Agenda sets the path for safer, clearer, and more sustainable choices. It focuses on: 🌍Completing the single market 💻 Digital fairness that tackles dark patterns and unfair personalisation ♻️ Sustainable and repairable choices 🛡️Better enforcement Safe and fair for every consumer ❤️. More:

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The 2030 consumer agenda: Strengthening consumer protection, competitiveness and sustainable growth

Learn about the EU's plan for consumer policy until 2030, including how to strengthen consumer protection especially online, and promoting sus...

Simplicity is on Europe’s digital menu 🍪 Our new Digital Package could save businesses €5 billion by 2029 and boost AI-driven innovation. Here’s how ↓ 📘 Simplified rules on AI, cybersecurity and data 📈 Data Union Strategy to support AI leadership 📱European Business Wallet to cut red-tape and facilitate cross-border operations By simplifying digital rules, we can lower costs and unlock innovation – all while safeguarding privacy, fairness, and security. →

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Simpler digital rules to help EU businesses grow

The new digital package will enable Europe's businesses to spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more on innovating and sc...

European security starts with speed. The EU’s Military Mobility Package we are proposing today ensures Europe can move fast when it matters most: 👉 Dual-use EU corridors for rapid deployment 👉 Streamlined border procedures 👉 Protection of critical assets and civilian preparedness 👉 Shared logistics 👉 In emergencies, fast-track procedures with priority access In times of crisis, speed protects lives. Europe must be ready to act together. Let’s make it happen. More ➡️

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Commission moves towards ‘Military Schengen\

To make it easier for troops, equipment and military assets to move quickly and smoothly across Europe, the European Commission and the High Repres...