Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

In 2024, electricity generation from #renewables reached a record of 1 160 TWh - equivalent to 47% of the electricity mix ⚡️! Fossil-fuel powered electricity generation continued to decline ⤵️ to reach a new low of 28%. EU #ElectricityMarkets Q4 2024 👉 europa.eu/!f7hGcQ

The rule of law is the basis for real freedom. This ranking by @thewjp shows how strong those who govern are bound by the law. The Land of The Free ranks 29th.

Economists say they would chop off half their thumb in exchange for publishing a paper in the American Economic Review. A paper investigates this (I can't make this stuff up):

#TDF2025

Eurobarometer shows #CohesionPolicy value❗️ 📈 79% of respondents aware of EU-funded projects say these positively impact their lives 🇪🇺Most feel like EU citizens due to EU funded projects 📍Most think the EU should invest in all its regions Read more: ec.europa.eu/regional_polic…

📘 Ever wondered what it's like to work for the EU? Apply for a Blue Book Traineeship! ✅ 5-month paid traineeship ✅ Starting March 2026 ✅ Apply with any Bachelor’s degree ✅ Build skills, friendships, and your 🇪🇺 future 🗓️ Deadline: 29 Aug, 10:00 eu.smh.re/0bMc

With €22.7 billion for biodiversity in 2021–2027, #CohesionPolicy is the EU’s 2nd biggest biodiversity funder! Because when nature flourishes, communities thrive.💚 🔗 ec.europa.eu/regional_polic…

The ideas shaping the future of regions are born at #EURegionsWeek. Join the conversation! 📍 Brussels | 13-15 Oct 📅 Register by 30 September! ⏩ regions-and-cities.europa.eu In partnership with European Committee of the Regions

Russia’s “peace” last night: a massive strike on Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles. At least 10 killed, 30 injured, many buildings destroyed. The EU Delegation was severely damaged by the shock wave. This is Moscow’s true answer to peace efforts.

Northvolt’s collapse shows the danger of betting everything on mega-projects. We must cut red tape, let firms innovate, and back high-potential projects. Balance is key: less heavy-handed regulation, smarter subsidies — to rebuild confidence, protect jobs, and secure industry.

A taste of Europe awaits at #EURegionsWeek! Join us next week for the food tastings in the Exhibition area! ➡️ Tuesday 14/10, 19:00 – 23:00 ➡️ Wednesday 15/10, 14:00 – 18:00 📍 SQUARE Brussels, Exhibition area Enjoy some glimpses from last year! ⤵️

Today we publish the ex post evaluation of the 2014-2020 programme period covering the #ERDF and #cohesionfund The package including supporting work is available here: ec.europa.eu/regional_polic… #cohesionpolicy EU Budget Peter Berkowitz Themis Christophidou

Themis Christophidou The public has spoken! This year’s Megalizzi–Niedzielski Prize for Photojournalism goes to Sarah Costes, for capturing the spirit of EU-funded projects through powerful imagery. 👏 A celebration of creativity, impact, and storytelling! #EURegionsWeek

Here’s a wrap-up of Day 2 at #EURegionsWeek 🇪🇺 Exhibition area packed with stands, high-level sessions with EU leaders, Megalizzi-Niedzielski Awards celebrating young journalists, food tastings and more! More to come today - final day of #EURegionsWeek! Don’t miss it! 🌟

The wait is almost over! The #REGIOSTARS 2025 Awards Ceremony is about to start at #EURegionsWeek. Join us live as we announce the winners in five categories & the public choice award, celebrating the best #CohesionPolicy projects across Europe! 📽️ vimeo.com/event/5425579/…

Themis Christophidou Kata Tüttő AGEO Observatories 🏆 Shankill Shared Women's Centre is the project winner in the category: A Europe Closer to the Citizens Congratulations Shankill Shared Women's Centre! #REGIOSTARS

Themis Christophidou Kata Tüttő AGEO Observatories Shankill Shared Women's Centre 📸 A round of applause for all our winners and finalists of #REGIOSTARS 2025! Thank you to everyone who voted and joined us at #EURegionsWeek - see you next year!

This year’s 🇪🇺 Week of Regions went out with a bang 💥 the #Regiostars awards ceremony! An evening celebrating the incredible determination of #regions & #cities to serve the people👏 👏 Proud to see the power of #CohesionPolicy on the ground, for all

#EURegionsWeek might be over, but conversations about #CohesionPolicy remain ongoing. Tune in to the annual REGI-COTER meeting with Raffaele Fitto, Dragoş Benea, Vasco Cordeiro. 👉 webstreaming.cor.europa.eu/en/cor/regi-co…