European Commission

Across generations. From all backgrounds. With different experiences. But all with one common goal: to make Europe stronger. The structure of the von der Leyen II Commission.

🚆 The next round of #DiscoverEU is open!    You could win a free 30-day train pass to explore Europe if you are...    🔹 born between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2006  🔹 a citizen or a resident of the 🇪🇺 or 🇮🇸, 🇱🇮, 🇲🇰, 🇳🇴, 🇷🇸 or 🇹🇷    Apply by 16 October for your chance to discover new cultures, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories!    The journey starts here → youth.europa.eu/discovereu    #EuropeanUnion #ErasmusPlus 

⚠️ 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭! ⚠️      We’ve all received at least once those “urgent” emails claiming to be from a distant prince 👑, right? Unfortunately, they might be phishing attempts, a form of social engineering, designed to steal your personal information.    Look out for these common red flags:    🚩 Suspicious email addresses    🚩 Requests for personal information    🚩 Spelling and grammatical errors    🚩 Urgent or alarming language      Stay vigilant to protect your data! Here are some essential cybersecurity tips:    🔒 Use strong, unique passwords    🔍 Always verify links before clicking    📂 Regularly back up your data    📱 Keep your devices updated    ⚠️ Avoid using unknown USB drives    📧 Never open suspicious email attachments    🔑 Enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication      October is Cybersecurity Month.   This year’s edition addresses the increasing trend of social engineering.    ℹ️ Check out our Cybersecurity Skills Academy – an online platform offering accessible cybersecurity courses and initiatives from across Europe! Learn more here: https://europa.eu/!MrvNPx      #CyberSecMonth #ThinkBeforeYouClick #BeSmarterThanAHacker #DigitalEU 

CERN’s story shows that European unity is our greatest asset. As the global science race is on, we must put research and innovation at the heart of Europe’s economy. 🔴 Watch LIVE the speech of President Ursula von der Leyen at the Official Ceremony for the CERN’s 70th anniversary in Geneva ↓

The EU pet passport turns 20 today! 🎂    We're celebrating with Blau, Pixel, and Victoria, who are all set to take off to their next EU destination with their owner, Cintya! 🐾    What about your four-legged friends? Here’s a simple guide on how you can get them their own pet passport:    👩⚕️ 👨⚕️ Ask your local vet,  💾 micro-chip your four-legged friends,  🦇 vaccinate them against rabies,  ⚕️ and make sure they had treatment against tapeworm (for certain countries).    Thank you very much Cintya, Blau, Pixel and Victoria for sharing your adventures with us. We wish you a fantastic trip across Europe. 🐶    More information here → https://europa.eu/!gxkvGn    📸©️ Cintya Hurtado #EuropeanUnion #EUPetPassport 

Europe’s next quantum leap: LUMI-Q.     A new European quantum computer will be built in Czechia together with 🇨🇿, 🇫🇮, 🇸🇪, 🇩🇰, 🇵🇱, 🇳🇴, 🇩🇪, 🇧🇪, and 🇳🇱 under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, with installation starting in 2025.     Its star-shaped topology will enable the execution of very complex quantum algorithms, adding a new architecture to the European quantum computing ecosystem.     LUMI-Q will be available to European users in science, industry, and the public sector.     Learn more about this new step towards a federated, multi-platform, and multi-architecture European quantum computing ecosystem ➡ https://europa.eu/!XPyNcD     #EuropeanUnion 

Don’t get lost in translation!  Europe, with its rich tapestry of 2⃣4⃣ official languages, is home to words and sayings that convey emotions, concepts, and experiences beyond simple translation. Our translators and interpreters help bring our Union together every day by fostering understanding with their cultural and linguistic craft. Some concepts are more challenging than others! Here are some of our favourite unique sayings from across the 🇪🇺 👇    🇵🇹 Empurrar com a barriga  🇭🇷 Doće maca na vratanca  🇨🇿 Chodit kolem horké kaše  🇩🇪 Klar wie Kloßbrühe  🇳🇱 Ik zweet peentjes  🇫🇷 J'ai d'autres chats à fouetter  🇪🇸 De perdidos al río    Tell us, what’s your favourite saying in your mother tongue?     #InternationalTranslationDay #EuropeanUnion 

European citizens support the energy policy pursued by the EU in the last five years    Our latest Eurobarometer shows that almost 8 out of 10 Europeans  agree that our climate targets will spur new jobs and attract investments in the clean energy sector.     The survey also reports that almost 7 out of 10 Europeans believe our policies will reduce dependence on energy imports.    Looking ahead:    ➡️ 77% say the EU should have a stronger role in coordinating energy matters.  ➡️ 69% think our policies will ensure reduced energy bills for households and businesses  ➡️ 53% believe the EU should encourage its countries to fight energy poverty.    Dive into the full results → https://europa.eu/!pDm4Ft    #EuropeanUnion 

We bridge inequalities with sound solidarity.     Our Cohesion Policy helps our Union move forward together, ensuring no one is left behind. It supports projects that reduce social and economic disparities across the EU.    One way to achieve this is by investing in infrastructure and transport.    For example, it helped:    🚆 connect 🇮🇹 🇸🇮 🇭🇷 with a new Cross-Border Train Line;   🇷🇴 modernise the tram lines in Timișoara. 🇬🇷 build the new metro network in Thessaloniki counting 13 stations.   A more cohesive Union is a stronger Union.    Learn more about the Cohesion Policy → https://europa.eu/!43QqDX    #EUFunded #EuropeanUnion  

 Let’s paint Wall Street blue and gold! 🌟    This week President von der Leyen rang the famous New York Stock Exchange bell – a symbol of an institution that has driven US economic growth for centuries. The EU is developing its own robust framework to provide businesses with the financing they need. The Savings and Investment Union aims to bolster our capital markets union and ensure that private investment fuels our productivity and innovation. #EuropeanUnion