European Commission

Commuting to work? Exploring the countryside?   The EU is making it easier than ever to ditch the car keys and hop on your bike.    With 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes and our European Declaration on Cycling, we are committed to boosting this experience for you:     ✔️ Safer cycling networks in cities   ✔️ More dedicated bike spaces on cross-border trains    ✔️ Funding for e-bike charging points and secure parking  ✔️ Bike highways connecting cities with rural areas    Inflate your tires and hop on your bike this Wednesday for World Bicycle Day.    Discover the EU’s most scenic bike paths: https://lnkd.in/etgbAr4D 

In the EU, you belong – exactly as you are.    As Diversity Month comes to a close, we recall a simple principle for all: in Europe, you deserve to be safe, respected and free to be yourself. That's why we’re working to tackle discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all, through action on: ✔️ Gender equality  ️✔️ LGBTIQ+ equality  ✔️ Rights of persons with disabilities  ✔️ Combating racism and discrimination  ✔️ Roma equality, inclusion, and participation Learn more about our actions: https://lnkd.in/eFfXSQUw 

Looking for some reading inspo? 📚    You’re in luck, the EU Prize for Literature has just announced this year’s winner! Huge congratulations to Dora Kaprálová with her book ‘Mariborská hypnóza’. And to special mentions Hélène Frédérick, Vladimir Vujović, and all the other nominees.   Every year, the European Union Prize for Literature celebrates the best upcoming fiction writers from across Europe.     It brings Europe’s rich and diverse literary scene into the spotlight, encouraging its translation and expanding its reach beyond national borders.    Culture connects us. We want to build a more interconnected, inclusive European literary scene.   Discover this year’s authors: https://lnkd.in/eyeEmE34    Do you have any book recommendations? Let us know 👇 

Photo: 🇪🇺   Name: EU flag Age: 40 years old Experience: unity, solidarity, diversity, progress    In 1986, the EU flag was raised for the first time, marking a new chapter in European integration.   Over the years, it has become the most recognisable symbol of a shared European identity.    The EU flag doesn’t belong solely to EU institutions.   It belongs to all Europeans.   It belongs to you.

Europe’s scientific talent is world-class. We intend to keep it that way.    The 2026 MSCA Doctoral Networks call for proposals is now open 🚀    The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is our flagship programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. This year, we’re making close to €600 million available for researchers to work abroad, acquire new skills, and collaborate with leading scientific teams around the world.    Over the past 30 years, we’ve already supported over 150,000 researchers to follow their curiosity. 23 of them have gone on to win a Nobel Prize 🏅    We’re powering European excellence in research and innovation!    Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eEWk_rB4 

Today, we have imposed a €200 million fine on Temu under the Digital Services Act, for failing to identify, analyse, and assess the systemic risks of illegal products being offered on its platform.    The evidence at our disposal indicates that consumers in the EU are very likely to encounter illegal items on Temu.     🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVsWzyxT   

The global humanitarian system is facing crisis.     Current funds will only reach fewer than half of the 239 million people in need of support.      We are taking action to protect vulnerable communities, adapt to shifting realities, and improve how funding reaches those in need:      ✈️ Reforming supply chains to get aid where it needs to be faster.  ⛑️ Keeping brave aid workers safe on the front lines.  🤝 Giving local teams on the ground a greater role to save their communities.       As the provider of 35% of global humanitarian funding, we ensure our help reaches those who need it most.       Europe stands ready to protect aid workers and save lives.     Here’s how ➡️ link.europa.eu/nDr9cN 

How can Europe become better prepared for future crises?    Over the past three months, 150 randomly selected citizens from across the EU took part in a European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness, sharing their perspectives on how to strengthen the EU’s capacity to respond to emergencies.    Last weekend in Brussels, they presented 20 recommendations covering key areas such as crisis communication, preparedness education, volunteering, resilience, self-sufficiency, inclusion, and the fight against disinformation.    Their recommendations will now feed into the implementation of the EU Preparedness Union Strategy, helping shape a more resilient and prepared Europe.    Citizen participation is at the heart of EU policymaking. By bringing together diverse voices from all 27 Member States, the European Citizens’ Panel demonstrates how citizens can contribute directly to addressing shared European challenges. 🇪🇺 

The EU and Mexico are writing the next chapter of their partnership together 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽     Modernised Agreements will help create more opportunities, boost investment and strengthen cooperation on both sides.     What does that mean in practice?  ✨ more opportunities for businesses and SMEs  🌱 stronger cooperation on the green transition  💻 closer digital cooperation  🌮 better protection for food and drink products  📈 more trade, investment and jobs     Together we will shape a better future for our citizens and the planet. More: https://lnkd.in/erS8A2m6

Our commitment to protect children will never go missing. Every child deserves a safe childhood, yet many remain missing.  On this International Missing Children’s Day, we reaffirm our resolve to fight for their return.  This fight knows no borders. While we are dedicating €50 million to help return Ukrainian children taken by Russia to their families, we are also reinforcing safety closer to home: ✔ Strengthening child protection systems in the EU.  ✔ Boosting cross-border cooperation, helping police and child protection services work better together. Let's ensure every child is accounted for and kept safe.