The EU’s European Research Council (ERC) supports scientists globally to push the boundaries of frontier research in different fields and… — The EU’s European Research Council (ERC) supports scientists globally to push the boundaries of frontier research in different fields and help advance scientific knowledge. Here’s a small glimpse of the work the ERC has been supporting over the years. There are things we know that we do not know and…

Typhoon Rai struck the Philippines in December 2021, with catastrophic consequences for the local population. — Typhoon Rai struck the Philippines in December 2021, with catastrophic consequences for the local population. Immediately after the disaster, the EU and partners provided shelter and emergency relief items to those affected. More than 5 months after Super Typhoon Rai slammed into the Philippines, Elma Ravelo’s house is still in…

Violence against women — whether inside the home or outside of it — is a traumatic human rights violation. — We are committed to protecting women from violence, using all the levers at our disposal, from legislation to practical measures, such as international initiatives and funding programmes. Now, we are taking a critical step forward with a brand new legislative proposal. Violence against women — whether inside the home or…

Here’s a glimpse of some projects from across Europe focusing on arts, languages and monuments. — Here’s a glimpse of some projects from across Europe focusing on arts, languages and monuments. The EU’s Cohesion Policy has supported small businesses, job creation and transport infrastructure while also helping preserve and protect our culture and our history. Here’s a small glimpse of some projects from across Europe.

Did you know that in almost all regions of the EU there is a EUROPE DIRECT centre, happy to welcome you for a one-to-one chat or invite you… — Did you know that in almost all regions of the EU there is a EUROPE DIRECT centre, happy to welcome you for a one-to-one chat or invite you to take part in a public debate? You can call, chat and write to them. There are 424 EUROPE DIRECT centres that…

In 25 years, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions have supported over 145,000 researchers of 160 nationalities. — The 25th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is the perfect occasion to delve deeper into some of the groundbreaking discoveries of four MSCA-backed Nobel Prize winners, and to look at how their research, alongside Marie Curie’s, has changed our world for the better.

Some 30,000 delegates from over 200 countries were in Glasgow for 13 days of climate change negotiations at COP26. — All eyes were on Glasgow over the past two weeks. Some 30,000 delegates representing over 200 countries descended on Scotland’s second city for 13 days of climate change negotiations at COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference. But what was it all for? Keeping 1.5 alive From the very start of the Conference, the…

Disasters know no borders and can overwhelm the capacities of EU countries. But what does the EU do when disasters strike? See 5 examples. — Disasters know no borders. Whether it is an earthquake, forest fire or flood, disasters can overwhelm the capacities of the affected country. But what does the EU do when disasters strike? Here are 5 ways the EU steps up to help the affected countries and people.

Not everything the EU does can be quantified. But where possible, we will break down the EU policy and its impact, into byte-size pieces… — Not everything the EU does can be quantified. But where possible, we will break down the EU policy and its impact, into byte-size pieces for you. Here’s some EU policy data, crunched for you. European Green Deal 🎯 Our ambition: a climate-neutral EU by 2050. To make this happen, we need to reduce net…