Notices by European Commission (eucommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu)

Is EU science coming to your town?

Next year, Kiel 🇩🇪, Brest 🇫🇷 and Split 🇭🇷 will be the EU ambassadors for science, hosting our brand-new initiative 'Science Comes to Town'!

Together, they will lead a year-long series of events, bringing research and innovation to life and showcasing their impact on daily lives.

From residents to tourists, researchers to children, everyone is invited to take part – stay tuned to learn how you can get involved!

More → https://europa.eu/!wjpQgK

🐋 What does the EU have to do with whales?

The EU takes seriously our role in protecting the oceans.

Yet only 1% of the ocean is protected from threats like pollution and overexploitation.

That’s why the EU helped bring together the global community for the 🇺🇳 Treaty of the High Seas to protect biodiversity in an area comprising 95% of the ocean.

As climate change accelerates, nature is our best ally in keeping the impacts in check.

And indeed, a source of awe.

Happy World Whale Day!

Europe adapts, steps up, makes a difference.

At the Munich Security Conference, we made clear we will:

🛡️ Step up defence spending
🇺🇦 Accelerate Ukraine's accession
🤝 Protect our citizens and businesses from trade wars and punitive tariffs
🌍 Stand firm for peace through strength. The world is watching—aggression must have consequences

The geopolitical landscape is changing, and Europe must step up.

We will rise to the moment.

→ europa.eu/!BFmmgN

Nearly 5,000 new charging points will soon make your eco-friendly transportation choice more convenient.

It is part of the new €422 million investment in 39 innovative projects to boost Alternative Fuels Infrastructure across the EU.

Other plans include:

🔹 Developing hydrogen refuelling stations;
🔹 Onshore power installations in ports;
🔹 Electrifying airports;
🔹 Providing infrastructure for ammonia and methanol for shipping.

Lower emissions, better air quality, and a stronger EU industry 🚗

🚨 Today is 112 Day – Europe’s emergency number! 🚨

☎️ One number for all emergencies – ambulance, fire brigade, police.
👛 Free of charge anywhere in the EU.
🗣️ Multilingual support in many countries.

Know it. Save it. It could save a life.

#EUCivilProtection

Embracing open source. Making Europe the leading Continent for trustworthy AI.

President @vonderleyen announced the world’s largest public-private partnership for trustworthy AI development - a total of €200 billion investment

It includes €20 billion for AI gigafactories providing Europeans with the computational power needed to propel Europe to the forefront of AI.

We will lead the race by using our industrial strengths, collaborative spirit, and open source.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!MkWvC8

#EU

Plugged into Europe! 🔌

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially disconnected from the Russian power grid, marking a historic leap towards energy independence.

After preparing for the integration into the EU energy market for almost two decades, the countries now have proper infrastructure linking them to the European continental grid.

This EU-supported initiative allows to fully benefit from the European common energy system.

A bold move of resilience and unity 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 ⚡️

Do you want to track the EU’s journey towards a more competitive future?

Check out the timeline of the EU Competitiveness Compass—our plan to kick-start Europe's growth.

The direction is set and the race starts now.

#madeinEurope

Over 200 million women worldwide, including at least 600,000 in Europe, have undergone female genital mutilation.

The EU supports our partner countries and the United Nations in efforts to eliminate this heinous form of violence.

On International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, let’s be clear: FGM must be universally condemned, and eradicated.

We condemn and are committed to eradicating the practice, promoting zero tolerance with our global partners.

Female genital mutilation must end now.

🎗 Did you know that 40% of cancer cases in the EU are preventable?

This #WorldCancerDay, we reaffirm our commitment to combatting this disease.

With the EU Cancer Plan, we're targeting every stage:

🛡️ Prevention of vaccine-preventable cancers & fostering a smoke-free environment
🩺 Early detection through the new EU-supported cancer screening scheme
🏥 Diagnosis and treatment
🌿 Quality of life of cancer patients and survivors

Cancer affects us all. We’re determined to tackle it together.

🇪🇺🤝🇨🇱 ¡Sigámos adelante, juntos!

Today, the Interim Trade Agreement between the EU and Chile enters into force.

The agreement will take our partnership to the next level by fostering our already strong trade and investments:
🔋 Chile is the EU’s top lithium supplier – key for our green future.
🌎 The EU is Chile’s second-largest market for goods.
🤝 27,000 EU and 6,000 Chilean exporters are about to unlock new opportunities.

Let's create new opportunities for both sides.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7vvbrX

A greener, more competitive Europe. Let's do it.

We are investing over €1.2 billion in cross-border energy infrastructure to continue our energy transition and drive down energy system costs.

This includes significant investments in:

⚡ 8 electricity grid projects including offshore and smart electricity grids;
💧 hydrogen infrastructure with grants for 21 development studies;
🌱 projects and studies for CO2 infrastructure key to climate neutrality.

Ready to deliver.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!v7Twtn

Europe has everything it needs to stay in the economic race. But we have work to do.

Tomorrow, we will present the Competitiveness Roadmap, which will drive our work for the next five years.

Our plan: to make growth faster, cleaner, and more equitable.

“We vow to be the guardians of the Treaties. But our Union is not just a treasure to be guarded. Protecting our Treaties and filling them with life is a daily task."

President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners have taken oath today before the Court of Justice of the EU in Luxembourg.

They committed to respect the Treaties and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, as well as carry out their duties in a fully independent way and in the general interest of the Union.

We must never forget the Holocaust.

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we remember the six million Jewish women, men and children, hundreds of thousands of Roma, and all other victims of the Holocaust.

Today we mark the 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

It is our duty to teach future generations about European history, including its darkest chapters.

#WeRemember

Visiting an EU country?

State-provided healthcare is available with the European Health Insurance Card.

Get emergency medical treatment under the same conditions as nationals in 🇪🇺 27 EU countries and 5 non-EU partner countries.

The EHIC is there if you need:

⚕️ help with acute illnesses, accidents, and chronic conditions;
⚕️ maternity care, including childbirth;
⚕️ renal dialysis;
⚕️ oxygen therapy and other medical equipment.

Get your card at your national health insurance provider.

The global energy transition is a reality.

We now must accelerate to reach our global targets.

Today, President von der Leyen launched the Global Energy Transition Forum.

By bringing together partners from across the world, including 🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇩🇰🇪🇵🇪🇿🇦🇦🇪🇬🇧, the Forum will help:

✅ maintain the momentum on the clean energy transition,
✅ deliver flagship projects,
✅ and unlock more investment.

More → https://europa.eu/!wyc8Tv

#EU

Energy in Europe?
Clean, affordable, and European.

Just in the last quarter of 2024:

☀️ Solar power generation went up by 23%
🌬️ Offshore wind power rose 21%, while onshore rose by 2%
🌊 Hydropower grew by 13%
⛽ Fossil fuel electricity went down by 11%

Now, we're ready to up the ante.

In February, we'll unveil a plan to boost investments in next-gen clean energy like fusion and geothermal, aiming for more energy independence and lower prices.

#EU

Energy in Europe?

Clean, affordable, and European.

Just in the last quarter of 2024:

☀️ Solar power generation went up by 23%
🌬️ Offshore wind power rose 21%, while onshore rose by 2%
🌊 Hydropower grew by 13%
⛽ Fossil fuel electricity went down by 11%

Now, we're ready to up the ante.

In February, we'll unveil a plan to boost investments in next-gen clean energy like fusion and geothermal, aiming for more energy independence and lower prices.

#EU

Together, for a Europe united against hatred.

Today, a revised Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online is being integrated into the framework of the Digital Services Act.

The new Code will strengthen how online platforms deal with content that EU and national laws define as illegal hate speech.

It will also facilitate compliance with and the effective enforcement of the DSA regarding risks of disseminating illegal content on their services.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!cmmGdj

#DSA