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7 Weeks of war: the many faces of EU solidarity with Ukraine

More than 11 million people displaced — over 4.5 million of them outside the borders of Ukraine. Women and children, the old and the infirm, fleeing their homes. Death and destruction for those who stayed behind. The horror of war shows its face once again in Europe, following Russia’s attack…

Ukraine

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7 weeks of war: the many faces of EU solidarity with Ukraine
7 weeks of war: the many faces of EU solidarity with Ukraine

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From Black Hole to Covid-19 Vaccines: 9 times curiosity-led science brought us to unexpected places

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…

Science

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From Black Hole to Covid-19 Vaccines: nine times curiosity-led science brought us to unexpected…
From Black Hole to Covid-19 Vaccines: nine times curiosity-led science brought us to unexpected…

2 days ago

European Year of Youth: what’s happened so far & what’s in store!

2022 is the European Year of Youth. After the pandemic and in the current challenging global context, it is time to shine a light on the importance of engaging young Europeans in building a better future — one that is greener, more inclusive and more digital. The European year was…

Europe

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European Year of Youth: what’s happened so far & what’s in store!
European Year of Youth: what’s happened so far & what’s in store!

Published in EU Protection and Aid

·Jul 6

Preparing for disaster in Nepal

Nepal is one of the world’s most prone to floods, landslides, earthquakes, and fires. The EU works with partners on the ground to ensure better preparedness and response to disasters in the country. — Nima Shamu Sherpa lives on a steep hill slope near Nepal’s border with China. In July 2021, she was asleep when the hill started collapsing after a night of unusually heavy rainfall. A massive, dislodged boulder crashed into the corner of her house but miraculously missed the bedroom.

Nepal

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Preparing for disaster in Nepal
Preparing for disaster in Nepal

Jun 23

5 things to know about how Europeans are shaping the future of the EU

More than a year ago, the Conference on the Future of Europe began its journey — it is the biggest European participatory democracy exercise ever. The Conference was more than just a one-time event. The year-long citizen-led debate involved more than 721,000 Europeans participating in events and about 800 panellists…

Democracy

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5 things to know about how Europeans are shaping the future of the EU
5 things to know about how Europeans are shaping the future of the EU

Jun 20

Refugees: EU humanitarian support to those forced to flee

In 2022, the world reached a milestone that should have never been reached: in May this year, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees announced that a record 100 million people are now forcibly displaced worldwide. The EU, together with its Member States, is one of the largest international donors…

Ukraine

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Refugees: EU humanitarian support to those forced to flee
Refugees: EU humanitarian support to those forced to flee

Jun 16

Food Security crisis: 17 ways the EU is stepping up for people

The Russian invasion of Ukraine reverberates around the world. It is about the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Europe, and around the world. This year alone, some 275 million people are likely to be at least at the risk of food insecurity across the world. Russia’s invasion…

Ukraine

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Food Security crisis: 17 ways the EU is stepping up for people
Food Security crisis: 17 ways the EU is stepping up for people

Jun 1

7 Times the European Citizens’ Initiative gave Europeans a real say — with students & young people taking the lead

Yes, you can take part directly in shaping European Union policies. And you can choose whether you want to be involved in the process for just 5 minutes or for much longer. We are talking about the European Citizens’ Initiative, which turns 10 this year! Yet only 2 in 5…

European Union

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7 Times the European Citizens’ Initiative gave Europeans a real say — with students & young people…
7 Times the European Citizens’ Initiative gave Europeans a real say — with students & young people…

Published in EU Protection and Aid

·May 17

Life after the storm: villagers in the southern Philippines picking up the pieces of their former lives

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…

Philippines

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Life after the storm: villagers in the southern Philippines picking up the pieces of their former…
Life after the storm: villagers in the southern Philippines picking up the pieces of their former…

Mar 8

Violence against women and domestic violence — 6 ways our new proposal will make a difference

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…

Womens Rights

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Violence against women and domestic violence — 6 ways our new proposal will make a difference
Violence against women and domestic violence — 6 ways our new proposal will make a difference
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