🚦 Green light for safer, more accessible driving across the EU! We welcome the European Parliament’s approval of updated EU driving licence rules. Key measures: πŸš— stronger safety training πŸš— accompanied driving from 17 πŸš— EU-wide bans for serious offences πŸš— a minimum 2-year probation for new drivers πŸš— a digital licence alongside the physical card Our goal: safer roads for all. image
One year ago in Spain, floods took lives and left communities shattered. The rise of devastating floods in Europe shows the reality of climate change, and we need to take action to prepare and protect ourselves. In the aftermath of the floods, in Valencia and beyond, thousands stepped up, from firefighters to volunteers, showing courage and solidarity. Today, we continue to rebuild, mobilising almost €3 billion for its recovery and reconstruction. We are in this together πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ image
πŸš€ Europe’s tech future is ready to scale. We are teaming up with the European Investment Bank and top-tier European investors to set up the Scaleup Europe Fund. This multi-billion initiative will: βœ… Improve Europe’s technological leadership βœ…Support the most promising deep tech companies to grow into world-class leaders βœ… Keep innovation rooted in Europe First investments expected by Spring 2026. πŸ”— image
The message from EU leaders is clear, and so is our commitment: housing is a top EU priority. €19.6 billion from #NextGenerationEU is already helping deliver more affordable homes across Europe, improving lives and strengthening communities. And we are not stopping here. Still this year we will present a European Affordable Housing Plan to make affordable housing a right for everyone, not a privilege for a few. πŸ’™ image