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EUCommission , 18 hours ago to random

Can you hear the bells of progress? 🎵

We just launched Destination Earth, a digital replica of the Earth, powered by EU supercomputers and Al.

This cutting-edge technology will allow us to:

🌍 Monitor our planet in real time
🌡️ Adapt to climate change
🚨 Predict severe weather events
📉 Mitigate socio-economic risks
🎯 Design adaptation strategies for a more resilient future

Destination Earth is already operational.

Our goal is to create a complete digital twin of the Earth by 2030.

#EU

A picture of Lumi, the European supercomputer based in Finland. 
A crowd of people watching a presentation on the use of the Destination Earth project.
Commissioner Vestager looking at the Lumi supercomputer keyboard.

EUCommission , 23 hours ago to random

💬 The history of the European Union is the history of its citizens.

Here are four things we learned in 50 years of understanding the opinions and perceptions of Europeans:

💙 Life satisfaction of EU citizens rose from 79% in 1973 to 86% today.

👍 Positive views on EU membership grew from 46% in 1984 to 71%.

🇪🇺 In 2024 71% of Europeans believe their country benefits from #EU membership – up from 46% in 1984.

€ Support for the #euro climbed from 52% in 1992 to 70%.

More: https://europa.eu/!kYYTTm

A visual showing a chart titled “EU citizens believe EU membership has brought benefits over time.” Here are the values (year, % has benefited, % has not benefited): 1984: 46, 30  1988: 56, 28  1992: 49, 34  1994: 42, 37  2000: 47, 32  2004: 53, 34  2008: 56, 31  2011: 52, 37  2016: 60, 31  2020: 72, 24  2024: 71, 23

EUCommission , 7 days ago to random

🗳️It is the final day to have your say!

Today these countries will vote in the #EUelections2024:
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Democracy starts with YOU.
#UseYourVote or others will decide for you.

EUCommission , 8 days ago to random

Democracy is precious and important – not only for us, but for future generations.

#UseYourVote to shape the future of our Union. The moment is now.

Your vote matters. Your voice matters.

🖼️ Copyright: © by European Parliament

EUCommission , 9 days ago to random

Today, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

What happened on the Normandy beaches and afterwards shaped Europe's destiny and sowed the seed for our Union.

Our forefathers fought each other.

Today we work together for a common future.

#EUhistory #DDay80 #Débarquement #Normandie

EUCommission , 10 days ago to random

⏰ This is another friendly reminder to vote this week!

When you exercise your right to vote, you're not only electing the representatives who will adopt laws affecting everyone, you’re also participating in shaping the future of our European democracy.

#UseYourVote over the next three days. Or others will decide for you.

#EUelections2024

EUCommission , 11 days ago to random

1 day to go 🗳️ 🇪🇺

In just one day, and over the following three days, the largest transnational elections in the world will take place.

This week #UseYourVote in the European elections.
Don’t let others decide for you.

All you need to know about the European elections → https://elections.europa.eu/en/

EUCommission , 12 days ago to random

Today is World Bicycle Day! 🚴

We are ready to cycle towards a more sustainable future for our Union with the European Declaration on Cycling.

It recognises cycling as a sustainable and affordable mode of transportation and contains clear commitments to boost cycling in the EU, including:

🦺 safe cycling networks in cities and better links with public transport;
🔋 secure parking spaces and access to charging points for e-bikes.

Join the bike side!

#EuropeanUnion #WorldBicycleDay

EUCommission , 13 days ago to random

🗳️ 10 elections
🗳️ 45 years
🗳️ 1 democracy

In June 1979, citizens from the EEC elected the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage for the first time.

In just a few days, for the tenth time in history, Europeans will head to the polls across our Union for the #EUElections2024.

We should never take democracy for granted. #UseYourVote on 6-9 June.

Ahead of this milestone, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some snapshots from past elections! 👇

A black and white photo of a banner put on a truck stating in French 'Vote for your Future - On 10 June 1979 you will elect 24 Belgian Member of the European Parliament' 
A black and white photo of a demonstration in favour of the single currency and the election of the European Parliament through universal suffrage. Demonstrators hold a banner that reads ‘elections + monnaie = Europe Unie’ 
A black and white photo of volunteers sorting votes.

EUCommission , 14 days ago to random

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth.

June 1 marks the beginning of the Pride month – a month filled with celebrations and solidarity as local pride parades are organised all around the world.

Thanks to our LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025, we are working to:

🏳️‍🌈 promote inclusivity
🏳️‍🌈 tackle discrimination
🏳️‍🌈 protect the rights of all individuals

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!y3Qk9m

EUCommission , 14 days ago to random

Stop, stare, and behold. A portrait of European democracy at work 🖼️

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. From Lisbon to Tallinn, from Dublin to Nicosia, millions of Europeans are called to decide the future of our Union.

Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come.

On June 6-9 2024, #UseYourVote or others will decide for you.

EUCommission , 15 days ago to random

Today, we have formally designated Temu as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act.

The company will have to comply with the most stringent rules under the DSA by the end of September 2024.

This includes the obligation to duly assess and mitigate any systemic risks stemming from their services, such as the listing and sale of counterfeit goods, unsafe or illegal products, and items that infringe intellectual property rights.

More: https://europa.eu/!gwgBgj

#DSA #EU

EUCommission , 17 days ago to random

“You should never take democracy for granted. You should always support it and protect it.”

— Monique has seen Europe at its worst and has a message for her grandchild Robin and all of Europe.

🗳️ From 6-9 June, millions of voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the European elections. Be one of them!

#UseYourVote or others will decide for you.

#EUElections2024

EUCommission , 17 days ago to random

📯 Attention all doctoral candidates!

We’ve just launched a €608.6 million call to train doctoral candidates through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

We will fund more than 160 excellent doctoral programmes in all scientific fields, that will:

✅ train and develop the skills of around 2,400 doctoral candidates,
✅ boost their innovation-related competences and employability,
✅ provide excellent supervision and career guidance.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!JM3Kwj

#HorizonEU #MSCA

EUCommission , 19 days ago to random

🎓 From quantum physics to axiology, Erasmus Mundus is celebrating 20 years of empowering your academic passion and perseverance.

This EU-funded initiative has allowed nearly 50,000 students across the globe to study at several universities in Europe and beyond, spearheading the way for a European degree.

It supports internationalisation and mobility, awarding EU-funded scholarships to the best-ranked candidates.

Find your next opportunity: https://europa.eu/!hDcDcK

#EU #Erasmus #ErasmusMundus

EUCommission , 22 days ago to random

For a 🇪🇺 Union that cares.

We all know someone touched by cancer.

And this is why we have been working for better access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and care.

🎗️ The European Week against Cancer starts today, and #EUCancerPlan is in the spotlight.

🌍 It is one of the world's most ambitious initiatives for action against cancer, backed by €4 billion in 🇪🇺funding.

✅ It has made a real difference for millions of cancer patients and families.
ℹ️https://europa.eu/!GNmRRV

EUCommission , 23 days ago to random

TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Are you ready to #UseYourVote and make your voice heard? Don’t let others choose for you.

🗳️ → https://elections.europa.eu/en/

#EUElections2024

EUCommission , 25 days ago to random

How young can you be to stand as a candidate in the European elections?
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#UseYourVote

EUCommission , 27 days ago to random

We are protecting EU citizens online 🚨

We have introduced new whistleblower tools to help employees and other insiders report harmful practices of Very Large Online Platforms or Search Engines under the DSA and violations of obligations by gatekeepers under the DMA.

These tools are empowering whistleblowers to share relevant information anonymously, in any EU official language and format, from reports to data metrics and internal research.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7QkFRY

#DSA #DMA #DigitalEU

EUCommission , 28 days ago to random

From Madeira 🇵🇹 to Ikaria 🇬🇷, Gotland 🇸🇪 and Cres-Lošinj 🇭🇷.

⚡The clean energy revolution is coming for 🇪🇺 islands.

We selected 30 islands and island groups from 10 countries to lead the way towards a sustainable future.

This week’s Clean Energy for EU Island Forum 2024 brought together representatives from these islands and other stakeholders to advance on renewable energy production, energy efficiency and clean transport solutions.

Towards a better and greener future.

#EUGreenDeal

A photo of a sunny Greek village viewed from a harbor view with crystal clear water and a fishing boats in Ikaria Island.
People riding on bicycles in the dunes of Ameland near a lighthouse.  
12th century city wall in Gotland Island, Swedens. The photo shows a green field in the foregrounds and the most complete medieval city wall in Europe in the background.

EUCommission , 29 days ago to random

Our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay.

Today, we launched our new Mastodon instance. It will ensure a privacy-focused space to engage with and get the latest from our Commissioners, departments, and the official voices of the Commission.

We want to thank @Mastodon for stewarding us and helping us make this possible.

Fostering European digital players is vital to our strategy for a stronger #DigitalEU.

This is a unique opportunity to grow the community even more. Let's get there!

EUCommission , 30 days ago to random

Love conquers all 🇪🇺 + 🏳️‍🌈 = ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

It transcends boundaries and should be celebrated, regardless of who you love.

As we mark the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to building a #UnionOfEquality – an inclusive place where love is celebrated in all its forms.

Today and every day, we stand together against all forms of discrimination and hate.

🌈 Our LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 → https://europa.eu/!y3Qk9m

#EU4LGBTIQ