Everyone has a story about cancer. A parent. A friend. A loved one. In 2024 alone, there were 2.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 1.3 million cancer-related deaths. This is why prevention, early detection, care, and research matter, and why we have invested €2.7 billion here. Today, on World Cancer Day, we mark 5 years of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. We are investing and working with hundreds of partners to build a healthier Europe. 🎗️ Find out more:

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A cancer plan for Europe

Learn how the EU is beating cancer through sustainable cancer prevention, improving early detection, providing equal access to patients and improvi...

Your data. Your feed. Your control. The fediverse was built on communities, not corporations, deciding how they interact. The Digital Services Act now brings that same accountability to the rest of the web.

Big step forward for EU-Singapore digital cooperation 🇪🇺🇸🇬 The EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement has now entered into force. The EU’s first standalone digital trade agreement sets transparent rules that make digital trade safer and more predictable, protect online consumers, support trusted data flows, and promote open and fair digital economies. Together, we are building smart, modern rules for digital trade. #EU

In 2024, seven European street artists worked with local communities to transform facades across Belgium into powerful works of art. These reflect visions of a sustainable, fair, innovative, and democratic Europe. And such European initiatives are ongoing, with more murals being created, not only in Belgium, but across Europe. 🇪🇺 Through dialogue and creativity, we’re shaping the EU of tomorrow, together. Find out more about the project:

Représentation en Belgique

#EuropeStreetArt

Dans le contexte de la présidence belge du Conseil de l’UE, et en amont des élections européennes du 9 juin, 7 groupes de jeunes locaux inspir...

📢 Big week for European Citizens’ Initiatives: 🔹 “Stop Destroying Videogames” has reached the required threshold and is now under Commission examination. 🔹 Explore all officially registered initiatives, including the newest one from this week. Read more here:

European Citizens' Initiative

#StopKillingGames

Europe’s future is built on knowledge. For 30 years, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) has supported over 150,000 researchers, including 23 Nobel Prize winners. This programme is built on curiosity, openness and excellence. Happy birthday MSCA!

Winter hits the hardest in crisis zones. This week, another EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight to Gaza delivered 48 tonnes of supplies. Since October 2023, over €550 million in aid, including health supplies, shelter, and educational items, has been delivered to Palestinians on behalf of EU and humanitarian partners. The EU remains the largest international donor of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. Learn how ➡️

European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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The EU has been providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need since 2000, supporting vulnerable families affected by emergencies and sh...

We have opened proceedings to help Google comply with the Digital Markets Act. Our goal is to make sure third-party AI and search providers can compete fairly on Android and in search results. By ensuring equal access to technical features and search data, we can have more innovation and better choices for smartphone users. The next era of tech should be open to everyone, not just the largest players. For a fair digital playing field in Europe:

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Commission opens proceedings to assist Google in complying with interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act

Today, the European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digit...

#DMA

We have designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. As WhatsApp Channels reaches 45 million EU users, it must now meet higher safety and transparency standards, including risk assessment and content moderation. These rules focus on keeping public broadcasts safe for all, while ensuring your private messages stay private. For a digital Europe where safety and privacy coexist. More:

Shaping Europe’s digital future

Commission designates WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has formally designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as its ‘Cha...

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