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 image
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:
📢 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: #StopKillingGames image
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! image
Capital and data cross Europe in seconds. Businesses can too. Our 450 million-strong Single Market is held by 27 rulebooks, but EU Inc. will bring a new unified company structure with simple rules for all. Exciting times ahead for European innovation and businesses. Ready for it? 🚀
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 ➡️
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: #DMA image