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EUCommission, 3 days ago to random

🗳️It is the final day to have your say!

Today these countries will vote in the #EUelections2024:
🇵🇹 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇱🇺 🇧🇪 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇪🇪 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇦🇹 🇸🇮 🇭🇺 🇭🇷 🇷🇴 🇧🇬 🇬🇷 🇨🇾

Democracy starts with YOU.
#UseYourVote or others will decide for you.

EUCommission, 4 days ago to random

EU, it is time to #UseYourVote!

Across the European Union, voting booths are ready to welcome you!

The Netherlands 🇳🇱 voted yesterday, and today is Czechia 🇨🇿, Estonia 🇪🇪 and Ireland 🇮🇪’s turn.

Our Union should never be taken for granted.
Defend it, shape it.

#EUelections2024

A voter gives his identity document before collecting his ballot for the European elections in a polling station, in The Hague on June 6, 2024, on the first day of European Parliament election. Photo by Nick Gammon / AFP) (Photo by NICK GAMMON/AFP via Getty Images)

EUCommission, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 7 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, 7 days ago to Bulgaria

Get the facts right for #EUelections2024!

The European elections are just around the corner, taking place this week.

To make informed choices, be critical of what you read online and protect yourself against manipulation.

ℹ Until June 15, Eurostat is here to help, providing answers to journalists and fact-checkers within 1 hour → https://europa.eu/!fG8rh3

#UseYourVote #EU

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EUCommission, 8 days ago to random

What do Europeans think about their present and expect for the future?

For half a century, we have been busy collecting, understanding, and tracking your views.

In these 50 years, our Eurobarometer surveys have recorded the 🇪🇺 journey and who lived it, including:
✔the increasing satisfaction of Europeans with the life they lead
✔Europe’s single currency success story – with 70% of EU citizens now favouring it
✔our growing sense of belonging to the EU

Discover more: https://europa.eu/!xVvy4V

EUCommission, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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, 11 days ago to Bulgaria

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, 11 days ago to random Spanish

🗳️💪 Your Vote Is Mighty

From 6-9 June 2024, the #EUelections2024 will take place, giving you the chance to make your voice heard and drive the change you want to see.

The more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes.

🎨 Get Out & Vote - a creative project done by 27 EU artist illustrate the power of participation ©️Teo Georgiev 🇧🇬 for Fine Acts

EUCommission, 11 days ago to random

💡 Making patent protection simpler, less expensive, and stronger for Europe's innovators.

One year since its launch and with over 27,000 unitary patents registered, the Unitary Patent System has become a game-changer for the #EU’s innovation and competitiveness.

With a one-stop shop for registration valid across the 17 EU countries, it ensures lower costs, less paperwork, and more protection.

All in all, it plays a crucial role towards a single market for patents.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!wQ3hnf

EUCommission, 13 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, 13 days ago to random

💧 30% of Europeans face water scarcity each year.

Water is a shared resource essential for people, nature, and the economy.

As our #EUDataCrunch show, we've invested over €15 billion in water projects, including:

🚰 Water infrastructure for human consumption
🚰 Water management conservation
🚰 Wastewater treatment

As climate change hits, we are working hard to keep Europe’s water available and clean, while protecting against floods and droughts.

Join us for #EUGreenWeek today and tomorrow.

A visual showing a person sitting next to an empty water container. The accompanying text reads: '30% of Europeans face water scarcity each year with costs soaring up to an estimated 9 billion euros annually'.
A visual showing a woman and a child sitting on top of the Earth under a tree. The accompanying text reads 'The EU has already invested over 15 billion euros in water related projects aiming to ensure clean and sustainable water for all'.

EUCommission, 13 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, 14 days ago to random Spanish

🇪🇺 “Let the colours of Europe float and may this blue and gold flag be for all its citizens the symbol of hope constantly nourished by our ideal and our fight.”

These were the words of former President of the European Commission Jacques Delors on 29 May 1986 – the day the EU flag was first raised in front of our headquarters in 🇧🇪 Brussels.

38 years on, the European Union flag continues to fly high on our masts 🇪🇺

EUCommission, 14 days ago to Bulgaria

We welcome the EU Council's adoption of a new sanctions regime against Russia.

The new framework is part of a broader EU policy to support those who dare to speak out against Russia's brutal war of aggression in Ukraine and the related disinformation spread by the Russian regime.

It includes designations of persons involved in human rights abuses and denial of the repressive apparatus goods and technologies that can be misused for internal repression.

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

#EU

An animated image showing the flag outside the Berlaymont Building in Brussels, Belgium and the superimposed text: "New sanctions regime against Russia for human rights abuses and repression."

EUCommission, 14 days ago to random

We have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia focused on sustainable critical and strategic minerals.

This means:
🦘 Strengthened supply chains for critical minerals
🦘 Research and innovation to reduce environmental impacts
🦘 High environmental standards for worker safety and sustainability

This partnership will power our clean energy and digital transitions, supporting key industries like defense and aerospace.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!6t6QGr

#CriticalRawMaterials

EUCommission, 15 days ago to Bulgaria

🎓 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, 17 days ago to random Spanish

🌟 Your Vote is Your Superpower 🌟

Use your superpower from 6-9 June and vote in the #EUelections2024.
Make your voice heard and drive the change you wish to see.

🎨 Get Out & Vote – a creative project led by 27 illustrators who design posters on the topic of democratic participation. ©️ Nadine Theuma 🇲🇹 for Fine Acts

#UseYourVote

EUCommission, 18 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, 20 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