The EU is investing in brilliant solutions to revolutionise sustainable commuting. One of them is Monocab 🚆 A gyro-stabilised monorail cabin offers autonomous, on-demand transport. It's designed to complement public transit by enhancing mobility in less populated areas and making your journey both planet-friendly and convenient. 🚆 Have you heard of any other innovative transport solutions? #WorldSustainableTransportDay 📸©Monocab Owl
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
The next chapter of European tourism is greener, smarter and more inclusive ✨ The 2026 Smart Tourism champions are already showing the way forward. 🇫🇮 Tampere is raising the bar with a sustainable, community-focused approach that creates long-lasting value. 🇭🇷 Dubrovnik is redefining responsible tourism through data, long-term planning and strong local engagement. Europe can remain the world’s leading destination by being the most responsible. More:
60% of the 🌍’s best solar resources are in Africa. Yet 600 million people still live without electricity. Today in Johannesburg, President von der Leyen announced mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa. The ‘Scaling up Renewables in Africa’ campaign is a new chapter that will truly light up people’s lives. Together with our African partners, we are ready to unlock a sustainable energy future for the continent. Learn more🔗
📣 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