239 researchers. 66 teams. Global reach. The new €684 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 science’s hardest puzzles. Europe is backing bold ideas for cutting-edge research. Because the future of research starts here. More 👉

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ERC Synergy Grants to fund 66 teams tackling major scientific challenges

How do you solve science’s toughest puzzles? By joining forces. Sixty-six research teams, bringing together 239 scientists, will receive a total ...

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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 Europe’s future. Because empowered, engaged, and informed people are the heart of our democracy 💪 More: link.europa.eu/C7TDFT

The future of clean tech must be made in Europe. We’re preparing a Circular Economy Act to: ♻️ Boost the use of circular products 🪨 Reduce dependencies on critical resources 🌳 Support green innovation We’ll also: ✅ Speed up investment through the Clean Industrial Deal ✅ Use public procurement to encourage green choices ✅ Help our aviation and aeronautical sectors stay strong through this transition Europe has what it takes to lead the clean tech transition. We’re turning ideas into action.

Transport emissions down 90% by 2050? 🌍 Just ahead of #COP30, we’ve adopted the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan. It sets out a common approach to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels for aviation & shipping. By accelerating domestic production of biological & non-biological fuels, the EU can: 📉 Reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels ✅ Boost its competitiveness ⚡Lead the global clean-energy transition 🍃 Achieve climate neutrality by 2050 🔗

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Commission boosts Europe\

The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive transport package.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the remarkable Marie Skłodowska-Curie – a true inspiration for researchers worldwide. 🎉  As the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only individual to receive it twice, her contributions to science are unparalleled.  The MSCActions fellowship bears her name and helps early career scientists to thrive.  We will keep building a brighter future for generations to come.  #EU

LIFTOFF! Europe's newest guardian of Earth is now in orbit. 🫡 Europe has successfully launched Sentinel-1D, the latest satellite in the Copernicus fleet, aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from French Guiana. It'll scan land and sea every 12 days with radar sharp enough to detect floods, ice melting, ship movements, oil spills and even the quiet shifting of the ground. Free data will propel climate science, disaster response and maritime safety. Europe’s answer to our planet's key challenges. 📷© ESA

We’re launching a bold plan to make high-speed rail the fastest, more sustainable way to travel across Europe by 2040.🚆 It’s a realistic timeline to remove bottlenecks, unlock investment, and harmonise rail systems. For passengers, this means: ⌚ Shorter travel times 💺 Faster, more comfortable, and reliable trains 🌙 Expanded night train services 🔗

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High-speed rail plan

Connecting Europe, shortening travel time.

🤝75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights A landmark treaty that reshaped Europe after the second World War, protecting millions of Europeans and supporting our shared values of human rights, democracy and rule of law. Because human rights aren’t optional. They’re universal.

Every journey in Europe should be a safe one 🚗🏍️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ In 2024, 19,940 people lost their lives in road crashes across the EU, a 2% drop compared to 2023. We are not yet where we want to be, but it shows that we are moving in the right direction: Towards our Vision Zero goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 and getting close to zero by 2050. At 45 deaths per million inhabitants, EU roads still remain among the safest in the world. Every life saved counts.