- EU geographical indication scheme extends to craft and industrial goodson December 1, 2025 at 4:06 pm
From today, Europe's glassblowers, potters, jewellers and other makers can register their product names under the EU's new geographical indication scheme for craft and industrial goods. This protection will safeguard traditional skills and help you recognise genuine, high-quality European products.
- Stronger measures to protect our democracy and civil societyon November 12, 2025 at 3:40 pm
The European Commission’s new European Democracy Shield and civil society strategy will protect our democracies and civil society from the threat posed by foreign interference and disinformation. Find out more.
- Born in 2007? Apply for a DiscoverEU travel passon October 30, 2025 at 11:01 am
The EU is offering 40 000 DiscoverEU travel passes to 18-year-olds to explore Europe by train. Applications are open until 13 November 2025. Travel period will start on 1 March 2026, and you can travel for up to 30 days.
- EU takes further action to promote a safe online environment for minorson October 10, 2025 at 1:59 pm
The EU has taken further steps to shield children from online risks. It has asked Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store and Google Play to disclose the measures they have in place to protect minors on their services. Smaller platforms will also be contacted to see if they comply with EU digital rules.
- Projects across Europe win prizes for innovative and sustainable designson October 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm
The New European Bauhaus prizes 2025 has awarded 22 winners from around Europe for their skill in fusing sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics in their designs. Winning projects include Pollino in Hungary, which transforms urban signage into habitats for pollinators, and Portugal's Edible School.
- European Day of Languages – open your heart and mind!on September 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Join in the fun on 26 September when the EU celebrates the richness of its languages and cultures through the European Day of Languages. From special events and games to language cafés and hands-on activities, there is something for everyone. This year’s motto is Languages open hearts and minds!
- Celebrating 10 years of the European Week of Sporton September 23, 2025 at 2:25 pm
This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Week of Sport, an EU initiative that has helped millions of Europeans discover the physical, mental and social benefits of sport and physical activity. The week runs from 23 to 30 September after an opening ceremony in Copenhagen.
- Winners of EU young scientist contest announcedon September 22, 2025 at 1:07 pm
The winners of the 2025 EU Contest for Young Scientists come from Canada (Evan Budz), Czechia (Anna Černá), Poland (Antoni Łuczak) and Sweden (Dani Zuhair). The contest picks Europe’s most promising young scientists to help them advance their scientific career. The Jury Prize went to Georgia.
- European Heritage Days puts architecture in focuson September 12, 2025 at 9:56 am
On 13 and 14 September, you can visit thousands of cultural sites across Europe for free as part of this year’s European Heritage Days. The theme of the 2025 initiative is architectural heritage. Everyone is invited to take part in the guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, and performances on offer.
- Survey finds young EU people strongly support further EU enlargementon September 2, 2025 at 2:41 pm
A new survey reveals that 56% of EU citizens are in favour of further EU enlargement. Support is particularly high among young people with around 66% of respondents aged 15 to 39 in favour. A majority (56%) also believe their own country would benefit from future enlargement.
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