The #DiscoverEU results are out! πŸŽ‰ 18-year-olds from all over the EU will be able to explore our continent. With this DiscoverEU pass, you can: πŸš„ Travel between 1 March 2026 and 31 May 2027, πŸ“… Explore for up to 30 days, πŸ’³ Enjoy discounts on culture, activities and more across Europe. Congratulations to the winners and enjoy the journey! More β†’
European Youth Portal
DiscoverEU | European Youth Portal
The application round is currently closed. There are two application rounds per year, one in spring and one in autumn. Keep an eye on this space so...
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Travelling home after the holidays? πŸŽ„ As an EU passenger, your rights include πŸͺͺ Travel with your passport or just with your ID card in any EU or Schengen Area country. ✈️ Reimbursement, re-routing, or a refund in case of flight cancellation. 🚒 Compensation for a train or ship delay of at least one hour. πŸ›„ Compensation for lost luggage. Hoping you have wonderful and safe travels βœˆοΈπŸš—πŸ›₯οΈπŸšŒπŸš† Learn about your rights:
Your Europe
Passenger rights - Your Europe
Passengers
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β„οΈπŸš— Holiday over, bags packed, and heading back home? Let’s make sure your journey is safe! We're working towards Vision Zero, our goal to halve serious road injuries by 2030 and get close to none by 2050. This means concrete πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί actions are making roads safer, including updated requirements for driving licences, better cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules, and proposals to improve vehicle roadworthiness. Step by step, Europe is getting closer to safer roads for all.
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New Year, new EU goals 🌍 Our top priorities for 2026: πŸ›‘οΈ Stronger European defence 🌿 Updated national climate targets and EU carbon market, plus measures to phase out fossil fuels and drive clean technology πŸ—οΈ More energy-efficient renovations and better energy security πŸ’Ό A Quality Jobs Act and an education package with European school alliances and a digital education roadmap. Europe’s future looks brighter than ever. Find out more about our 2026 work programme:
European Commission
Commission work programme 2026
On 21 October 2026, the European Commission adopted the 2026 Commission work programme and its annexes
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Today, Bulgaria adopts the euro as its official currency. πŸ’Ά A new currency, a stronger bond with Europe. Travel, work, and business will become easier and more connected. With Schengen now fully in place, this means more freedom, more opportunities, and a shared future. Progress is not a dream. It is a choice. And Bulgaria has chosen it. Let's keep moving forward together. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡§πŸ‡¬ image
Spain and Portugal: 40 years in the EU! On 1 January 1986, Spain and Portugal joined the European Union. A leap into a new modern era – from limitations to new freedoms and new opportunities. Massive EU investments, access to the Single Market, boosting jobs, innovation, modern infrastructures and a stronger democracy. Four decades later, Spain and Portugal are a crucial part of Europe’s story and it’s future. 40 years of progress. Together! image
We look towards 2026 with great ambition to make EU citizen proud to be part of our Union. Here’s to many more: 🌍 Trade partnerships 🌱 Sustainable initiatives πŸ”¬ Research driving innovation Happy New Year! ✨ image