Leaving the EU for your summer holidays? Make sure you have fun, and travel responsibly: 1️⃣ Bring back memories, not plants, seeds or fruit 2️⃣ Check the requirements for travelling with plants and food Be summer ready ➡ #PlantHealth4Life EFSA eu.smh.re/0UpU

EU steps up to help madeira battle the blaze. Following Portugal’s activation of the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, the European Commission has deployed 2 Canadair planes from the #rescEU reserve in Spain to support the emergency response. #EUSolidarity eu.smh.re/0Upb

LIFE Green Heart is cooling down the city 🌳🌡️ As temperatures reach 40°C, the #LIFEProject Green Heart project is working to lower temperatures by 3°C in the Îles du Ramier area 🌍️ europa.eu/!hC8k6X #LIFEProgramme eu.smh.re/0Upc

Helping 🇮🇹 🇸🇮 🇦🇹 🇬🇷 🇫🇷 deal with the impacts of the severe floods of 2023. The European Commission proposed €1 billion in financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund to cover part of the recovery operations. This is #EUSolidarity. eu.smh.re/0Upz

🇪🇺 Standing with the most vulnerable. The EU announced last week significant increases in humanitarian aid to address ongoing crises in West Africa and the Greater Horn of Africa. The EU remains committed to supporting those in need. eu.smh.re/0Urc

The EU is reducing its energy dependencies. The share of renewable energy in the EU increased to 46% in the Q1 of 2024, outplaying fossil fuels. The 🇪🇺 electricity market report also shows the share of fossil fuels significantly lower than last yea... eu.smh.re/0Urd

Strengthening communities against disinformation. As part of the EU’s Digital Europe Programme, the European Digital Media Observatory is setting up regional hubs to fight disinformation. Apply now to support your local media ecosystem 👇 eu.smh.re/0Urr

🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳 Strengthening research bonds. The @EU_commission, EU in India, and CSIR, India launched a co-funding initiative to boost research collaboration. It aims to drive scientific progress and innovation through joint projects, staff exchanges 👇 ... eu.smh.re/0UtK

🌱🌍♻️ Responsible consumption, a greener Europe. The EU reduced its raw material usage by 5% in 2023, from 14.9 tonnes per capita in 2018 to 14.1 tonnes per capita. This drop marks a push towards a greener economy. eu.smh.re/0Ute

The EU’s solar generation capacity is on the rise! In 2023 the EU’s solar capacity reached 260 GW, a significant increase from 164 GW in 2021. Solar energy remains pivotal in reducing fossil fuel dependence and price volatility. #EUGreenDeal #REPowerEU eu.smh.re/0Utk

In case of 🆘 📲 112! Wherever you are in 🇪🇺, call 112 for free emergency assistance. It connects you directly to local emergency services wherever you are. Even if you don’t know your exact location, the operator will identify it. eu.smh.re/0Uut

Ready for the Polish lesson ‘My Vegetable Garden’? Learn outside with #OnlineLanguageSupport! Discover nouns such as "pomidor", "marchewka", and "cebula" and try out the other 4 lessons. 🍅🥕🧅 👉 eu.smh.re/0Uuw

The 🇪🇺-🇦🇴 Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) is now live, making trade and investment greener & smoother. 🪄 SIFA will unlock 🔓 new opportunities in green energy, digital innovation, agri-food, fisheries and more. Read more ab... eu.smh.re/0Uv0

🎦 Lights, camera, action! Ten #EUfunded films and projects have been nominated for the 81st Venice International Film Festival. These works received over €1.7 million in support from the Creative Europe programme. Meet the nominees 👇 eu.smh.re/0Uvp

LIFE is protecting island communities. 🏝️ #LIFEProject LIFE_Garachico is helping islanders adapt to rising sea levels & intense storms with solutions. 🔗 More: europa.eu/!FbcTDb eu.smh.re/0Uvw

Ready to flex your green thumb for a healthier planet? Whether you're a gardening guru or just starting, we have tips for you! Check out EFSA #PlantHealth4Life website for insights on responsible gardening! 👉 eu.smh.re/0Uvz

Are you passionate about tackling #EnergyPoverty? The #EPAHConf24 on 15-16 October in Barcelona 🇪🇸 is the place to meet and exchange with likeminded colleagues! Registration is open 👇 🔗 europa.eu/!rwrXTY eu.smh.re/0Uxb

Plastic pollution is harming #OurOceans & seabirds🌊🕊️Each year, 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the sea, causing seabirds to get tangled up or eat harmful trash🚯#LIFEProject LIFE SeaBiL Spain aims to cut plastic pollution! eu.smh.re/0Uxe

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to fall! Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4⃣% in the EU in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The biggest reductions in emissions were achieved by 🇧🇬 -15.2% 🇩🇪 -6.7% 🇧🇪 -6.0% eu.smh.re/0UzG

We are looking for a Knowledge Management Officer EU Publications Office. Help us further develop our open data services and data.europa.eu. Contribute to making the European Open Data Space a reality. Apply by 5 Sept 12.00 CEST 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ eu.smh.re/0UzO