The Music Moves Europe Awards 2026 are out!🏆 This annual prize spotlights emerging European artists and has already launched many singers and musicians to global fame. The Grand Jury and Public Choice Award went to... 🥁 🇪🇸 Lia Kali! Co-funded by the Creative Europe programme, the MME benefits from a unique alliance of music industry partners who help winners to succeed in their careers. Discover all the nominees on EU Spotify 🎧 image
Despite the Single-Use Plastic Directive bans, litter persists! Which item do you spot most around you?
Building a stronger, more independent Europe 🇨🇾🇪🇺 This week, the College of Commissioners visited Cyprus as preparations get underway for the 2026 Presidency of the Council of the EU. Together, we are working to strengthen Europe’s independence, from security and defence to competitiveness, decarbonisation, and global partnerships. Cyprus’ expertise will steer our common agenda on Ukraine, trade, migration, and the EU’s next long-term budget. More on #CY2026EU →
We’re keeping our drinking water safe. 💧 From today, EU countries must monitor PFAS levels in drinking water. PFAS are long-lasting chemicals that can be harmful, if levels are too high. If that happens authorities must act and inform people until the water is safe again. Because everyone deserves access to safe drinking water. image
80 years ago, the UN General Assembly started with a dream: to maintain peace and security in the world. The good? Eight decades without World War III. Where do we stand today? It’s complicated. But in a world of 8 billion people, it’s the only room where everyone gets a seat. 80 years ago, we chose dialogue over force. Today, we must choose it again. image
We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content with some output generated with childlike images: 📌 A detailed request for information on Grok has been sent to X, and we are reviewing the company’s responses. 📌 X has been ordered to retain all internal documents and data concerning Grok’s features until the end of 2026. The Digital Services Act is very clear: In the EU, all platforms have to get their own house in order.