True equality isn’t yet a reality in our Union. This must change. Today, we’ve adopted the new EU Anti-Racism Strategy to: ✅ Fully enforce EU anti-discrimination laws ✅ Promote inclusion in education, employment, healthcare, and housing ✅ Join forces at all levels of society to fight racism For a Europe free from racism, where individuals can thrive, fully participate in society, and help create prosperity. 🇪🇺 More:

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Commission presents new Anti-Racism Strategy to continue building a true Union of Equality

On 20 January 2026, the European Commission adopted the new EU Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for a Europe free from racism where individuals can th...

Hoy, las banderas de la Unión Europea ondean a media asta en señal de duelo por las víctimas del accidente ferroviario ocurrido cerca de Adamuz (España). Nuestros pensamientos están con las familias y seres queridos de todas las personas afectadas.

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 🎧

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Music Moves Europe 2026

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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 →

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Statement by President von der Leyen with President Christodoulides on the occasion of the College visit to the Cypriot Presidency

I am very happy to be back in Cyprus. We had an excellent visit by the College of Commissioners today. Your country stands at the crossroads of con...

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.

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.

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.

The #DiscoverEU results are out! 🎉 18-year-olds from all over the EU will be able to explore our continent. With this DiscoverEU pass, you can: 🚄 Travel between 1 March 2026 and 31 May 2027, 📅 Explore for up to 30 days, 💳 Enjoy discounts on culture, activities and more across Europe. Congratulations to the winners and enjoy the journey! More →

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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...

Travelling home after the holidays? 🎄 As an EU passenger, your rights include 🪪 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. 🛄 Compensation for lost luggage. Hoping you have wonderful and safe travels ✈️🚗🛥️🚌🚆 Learn about your rights:

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❄️🚗 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 🇪🇺 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.