We’re keeping our drinking water safe. ’ From today, EU countries must monitor PFAS levels in drinking water. PFAS are long-lasting chemicals that can be harmful, if levels are too high. If that happens authorities must act and inform people until the water is safe again. Because everyone deserves...

   80 years ago, the UN General Assembly started with a dream: to maintain peace and security in the world. The good? Eight decades without World War III. Where do we stand today? It’s complicated. But in a world of 8 billion people, it’s the only room where everyone gets a seat. 80 years ago, we...

   We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content with some output generated with childlike images: A detailed request for information on Grok has been sent to X, and we are reviewing the company’s responses. X has been ordered to retain...

   We’ve got big plans for 2026 We’re turning Europe’s priorities into action, delivering results that matter for people, businesses, and communities across the EU. Our focus: Protecting democracy and values Security and preparedness Prosperity and competitiveness Strengthening our societies and...

   The #DiscoverEU results are out 18-year-olds from all over the EU will be able to explore our continent. With this DiscoverEU pass, you can: s Travel between 1 March 2026 and 31 May 2027, Explore for up to 30 days, ’ Enjoy discounts on culture, activities and more across Europe. Congratulations to...

   Travelling home after the holidays? As an EU passenger, your rights include Travel with your passport or just with your ID card in any EU or Schengen Area country. ✠Reimbursement, re-routing, or a refund in case of flight cancellation. s Compensation for a train or ship delay of at least one hour...

   s Holiday over, bags packed, and heading back home? Let’s make sure your journey is safe We're working towards Vision Zero, our goal to halve serious road injuries by 2030 and get close to none by 2050.This means concrete actions are making roads safer, including updated requirements for...

   New Year, new EU goals Our top priorities for 2026: Stronger European defence Updated national climate targets and EU carbon market, plus measures to phase out fossil fuels and drive clean technology More energy-efficient renovations and better energy security ’ A Quality Jobs Act and an education...

   Today, Bulgaria adopts the euro as its official currency. ’ A new currency, a stronger bond with Europe. Travel, work, and business will become easier and more connected.With Schengen now fully in place, this means more freedom, more opportunities, and a shared future. Progress is not a dream. It...

   Spain and Portugal: 40 years in the EU On 1 January 1986, Spain and Portugal joined the European Union. A leap into a new modern era - from limitations to new freedoms and new opportunities. Massive EU investments, access to the Single Market, boosting jobs, innovation, modern infrastructures and a...

   We look towards 2026 with great ambition to make EU citizen proud to be part of our Union. Here’s to many more: Trade partnerships Sustainable initiatives Research driving innovation Happy New Year âœ

   Removing trade barriers with stronger ties and broader markets. This year, we deepened ties with , and advanced talks with , expanding horizons with the Gulf Cooperation Council . Even in unpredictable times, trade keeps Europe moving. More https: link.europa.eu Yhc4Jb

   Î Î Î Î Ï Î Ï , ÎsÏ Ï Ï Î Ï Cyprus is the next country to take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 January. Did you know Cyprus is.... The birthplace of Halloumi Home to more cats than people The country that gave copper its name, thanks to its ancient rich deposits Join us in...

   No surprise visits from the No Internet’ T-Rex this Christmas While you enjoy the festive fun, we’re keeping you connected With EU roaming rules, you can use your mobile data across our border-free Union just as you do at home, at no extra cost And, with the WiFi4EU app, you can also enjoy free,...

   Complacency is over.Security is our shared responsibility.Here’s what we achieved in 2025:✠Cut red tape to rebuild European defence capabilities✠Readiness Roadmap 2030 to close gaps and boost EU industry✠150 billion to support national defence investment✠Identified flagship projects for...

   One port, one cable, one Europe.This holiday, unwrap the power of one: USB-C for all.Yes, not just phones, tablets, and laptops. In three years, every charger will be under the same tree.Because less waste, smarter choices, mean more for everyone, all year long.https: link.europa.eu QDMFTh

   Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, in all our EU languages Joyeux Noël Frohe Weihnachten Feliz Navidad Buon Natale Feliz Natal ’ s Veselé Vánoce Glà delig jul Häid jõule ÎsÎ Î Î Î Ï Î Ï Ï Î Ï Î Î Î Î Î Nollaig shona Sretan BoÅ iÄ PriecÄ gus ZiemassvÄ tkus DÅ iaugsmingÅ Å v. KalÄ dÅ Kellemes kar...

   From the non-negotiables to the just one more’ sides, we asked our social media team for their Christmas dinner favourites, and let’s just say, it makes for quite the feast What would you add from your country?

   Europe is making a list, checking it twice... and upgrading its trains to high-speed - nice s While you are sipping hot chocolate, we are cooking up 200 km h rail magic:✠Faster journeys: Berlin’ Copenhagen in 4hr instead of 7hr s New routes: Lisbon-Madrid-Paris and Tallinn-Riga-Vilnius-Warsaw...

   Santa can keep the toys... What we really want for Christmas: people before algorithms.