Violence against women must end, now! This nonverbal Signal for Help is a way to discreetly communicate when you need help. But, of course, a hand sign isn’t enough. Violence against women is not inevitable. It is preventable. For a world where women can live free from fear 🧡 Find out more about what the EU’s doing to fight it: image
📣 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. image
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: image
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. → image
From toddlers to grandparents, every decision we make today leaves a mark on all generations of tomorrow. We must make sure we’re building a fair Europe, not just now, but for our children’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: 🚫 Use antibiotics responsibly 👩‍⚕️ Only take them when prescribed 📅 Finish the full course 🚫 Never share or use leftovers 💪 Prevent infections with hygiene & vaccines Protect these lifesaving medicines for future generations. More → image
On this day, 36 years ago, the #VelvetRevolution began. Students gathered in Prague and demanded more democracy. A peaceful movement that changed the course of history — and still inspires Europe today. image
Imagine working for free from today until the end of the year. 👩🏼‍💻 #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: 🔹 Equal pay & economic empowerment 🔹 Equal employment opportunities & adequate working conditions 🔹 Work/life balance 👩🏽‍⚖️ Equality isn’t just a goal, it’s a guarantee we owe to every woman in Europe. 🔗 image
We are building a Union of Equality, free from discrimination based on gender, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. 🏳️‍🌈✋🏾👩🏽‍🦯 And we’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 isn’t just a principle – it’s a practice that should go beyond the #DayForTolerance. Outcome from the EU Citizens’ Panel on Tackling Hatred 💬 https://link.europa.eu/bHVQrB image
New countries. New friends. New skills. New ideas. Erasmus+ applications are now open. We’ve got over €5 billion ready for organisations and partnerships to create opportunities to: 🌍 Study or train abroad 🤝 Join projects that make a difference 🚀 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. What’s holding you back? The time to check in 👉 image