As the end of my mandate approaches I would like to thank the many people engaged in making a positive change for our citizens & delivering a more cohesive EU🇪🇺. It has been an amazing 5 years with many achievements, some of which I will illustrate here in the next weeks.

🆕Publication! What are the #EUfunding opportunities in #hydrogen? Discover the EU programmes and some of the real-project stories driving Europe's green transition. 🔖cinea.ec.europa.eu/publications/h… #EUH2Week #InnovationFund #CEF #HorizonEU #Climate #Transport #Energy

Last week I had the pleasure to meet 30 young women in 🇭🇷 as participants in the European Leadership Academy Academy for Women in Rural Innovation. The European Commission & @CINEA are committed to achieving gender balance in Europe and especially in our rural communities.

🆕Modernisation of railway infrastructure in the Ústí nad Labem Region in Czechia receives €1.62 million from the #JTM Public Sector Loan Facility Read the news 👉 europa.eu/!94NqRn

📣 7th cut-off results of #JTM #PSLF call are in The 4 selected projects will: ✔️Modernise transport infrastructure ✔️Improve the sustainability ✔️Enhance energy efficiency of public buildings, including public healthcare facilities Full details ➡️ europa.eu/!NFB83y

4 new projects receive €82.3 million support from #JTM #PSLF for a #green #JustTransition ✅in #Spain 🇪🇸- 1 healthcare and social infrastructure project ✅in #Czechia 🇨🇿- 3 railway and urban development projects #EUGreenDeal #JustTransition #EU ➡️ europa.eu/!NFB83y

As we approach end year, I want to thank all our partners for driving progress toward a #ClimateNeutralEU. In 2024, CINEA 🇪🇺 successfully: ✅signed over 700 grant agreements ✅committed over €6 billion to new projects ✅paid €7.6 billion to our beneficiaries Happy holidays!

Big news this week under #CEFEnergy!🙌 41 #PCIs #PMIs projects will be supported with €1.25 billion to develop #EnergyInfrastructure in the fields of #electricity, #hydrogen and #CO2 networks.⚡️ Find out more ➡️ europa.eu/!DvhQBG #EnergyUnion

Lille’s public transport system is getting a boost 🚲🚌🚋 ✔️27 new trams with 30% more seats ✔️200 km renovated bike lanes ✔️60 km new bike paths ✔️new pedestrian-cycling bridges ✔️ & more Read the full #EU #PSLF story👉 europa.eu/!99vxdH

Do you have an idea for your region to alleviate the social and economic effects of the green transition❓ Submit your proposal for the next #PSLF #JTM cut-off date ✅ Check country budget 👉 europa.eu/!WQxHFR ✅ Apply by 15 April 👉 europa.eu/!6hfCJQ

🚋 Nantes Métropole is shifting towards sustainable mobility with #EU support! Thanks to the Public Sector Loan Facility (#PSLF under #JTM), the SMILES project upgrades tram lines, adds 46 new trams, and builds a new hub & 38 km of bike paths! 👉 europa.eu/!J6JJrX

Two Czech projects secure #EU funding under #PSLF #JTM 🇨🇿🎉 📍 City of Kravaře 🏅 Upgrade school gym to a modern & multifunctional sports hall 📍Studénka railway station 🚉 Improving traffic safety & efficiency Read the news 👉 europa.eu/!7HkMWB

We visited Ústí nad Labem with #JTM #PSLF🚉🇨🇿 The project reconstructed: ✔️ railway line in Litoměřice ✔️ railway bridge in Ústí nad Labem ✔️ railway bridge in Teplice Reducing noise pollution & greening railway services More on #EU funded project🔗 europa.eu/!XjpVhb

#ComingSoon 👀 The new call for the Public Sector Loan Facility under the Just Transition mechanism is launching next week 🤫 📅 23/10 Call opening 📅 14/11 info day Get inspired by our current projects & check our website for updates ➡️ link.europa.eu/Gkwmbb #PSLF #JTM

🔔Info day recording & presentations on the call for proposals from the Public Sector Loan Facility are now online €630 million in grants is available for projects in regions most affected by the green transition Check out the event page 👉link.europa.eu/Dyv9g7 #PSLF #JTM

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone working with us across the Europe Union and beyond. We wish you all a peaceful and joyful holiday period!

I am pleased to start 2026 with good news! 19 new projects receiving €252 million in EU funding from the Public Sector Loan Facility will help regions manage the green transition & modernise infrastructure. More on the selected projects & call: link.europa.eu/pKXcYD

We visited Marseille to check out the successfully completed 6 km extension of tram line 3, linking the northern & southern parts of the city🚊🇫🇷 This #EU funded project strengthens sustainable mobility & offers more green spaces🌳 Read more➡️link.europa.eu/Nwbgcn #PSLF #JTM

We recently hosted an insightful discussion on women's leadership in innovative & technical sectors and what it takes to lead in today's complex work environments. My sincere thanks to our Women in CINEA board for organising it and to all speakers for such an energising session.

Today we celebrate 5 years of CINEA 🇪🇺 delivering EU’s priorities on the ground. None of this would be possible without our staff. It is a privilege for me to lead such a dedicated, highly skilled, and passionate team. A big thank you to all! tinyurl.com/hnjmndv8