โšก We need more affordable energy. And we need it now. โ„น๏ธ Thatโ€™s why we are implementing seven specific actions to bring down energy prices immediately:
Each attack on a journalist is an attack on democracy itself. Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Without justice, the violence will not stop. We stand with journalists and work with partners worldwide to ensure the truth can be told freely, everywhere. ๐Ÿ“ image
Movember starts today! It's all about raising awareness of menโ€™s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide preventionโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน In the EU, weโ€™re taking action through โฌ‡๏ธ ๐ŸŽ—๏ธOur Beating Cancer Plan, improving access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and care ๐ŸŽ—๏ธOur EU-funded PRAISE-U project, working to ensure detection and diagnosis ๐Ÿ’™A comprehensive approach to mental health across different areas of life Will you grow a moustache this Movember? image
Watch out for those โ€˜urgentโ€™ messages! โš ๏ธ Scammers are getting creative, and also emotional. They might pretend to be a loved one in trouble, asking you to send money urgently. These social engineering scams are designed to make you panic and act before thinking. ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿ’ก Phishing is the theme of this yearโ€™s European Cybersecurity Month โ€” raising awareness and providing tools to help everyone stay protected online. More info: #CyberSecMonth image
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Committed partners, building a shared future. The newly updated EU-Ukraine trade agreement will open markets, protect key EU sectors, and bring Ukraine closer to the Single Market. ๐Ÿ”ต Easier EU market access for Ukrainian businesses ๐ŸŸก Lower tariffs for EU producers ๐Ÿ”ต Protection for sensitive EU agri-food sectors and robust safeguards ๐ŸŸก Ukraine alignment with EU standards ๐Ÿ”ต Help Ukraine reconnect globally Europe is stronger when we stand together. ๐Ÿ‘‰ image
โœ… More transparency online. As of today, researchers can access data from the biggest online platforms. Why? To study their societal impact and address risks like illegal content and scams โ€” making the online world safer, especially for minors. โ†’ link.europa.eu/RMdwCV image
๐Ÿšฆ Green light for safer, more accessible driving across the EU! We welcome the European Parliamentโ€™s approval of updated EU driving licence rules. Key measures: ๐Ÿš— stronger safety training ๐Ÿš— accompanied driving from 17 ๐Ÿš— EU-wide bans for serious offences ๐Ÿš— a minimum 2-year probation for new drivers ๐Ÿš— 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 โ‚ฌ3 billion for its recovery and reconstruction. We are in this together ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ image
๐Ÿš€ Europeโ€™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: โœ… Improve Europeโ€™s technological leadership โœ…Support the most promising deep tech companies to grow into world-class leaders โœ… Keep innovation rooted in Europe First investments expected by Spring 2026. ๐Ÿ”— image
The message from EU leaders is clear, and so is our commitment: housing is a top EU priority. โ‚ฌ19.6 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. ๐Ÿ’™ image