News and information from the European Commission. Social media and data protection policy: http://europa.eu/!MnfFmThttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.euhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mp4riqmogc2iVote, no matter which EU country you call home.    Around 14 million EU citizens living in another EU country have the chance to participate in municipal elections in their country of residence.   And we want to make sure they do! Participation in local democracy just got easier ⬇️25 Jun 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4riqmogc2ihttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mp4lxbto5s2iThe prosperous Ukraine of tomorrow requires massive investment today.    We are disbursing €3.2 billion under the new Ukraine Support Loan.    This will help strengthen the country's macro-financial stability and ensure the continuity of essential state functions. link.europa.eu/twdNCX25 Jun 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4lxbto5s2ihttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mp23h2fmsk2cFrom organised crime and drug trafficking to cybercrime, human trafficking and terrorism, criminals increasingly operate across borders. We presented the Criminal Justice Package to strengthen cooperation across 🇪🇺 and help authorities tackle these threats more effectively → link.europa.eu/MCkg7X24 Jun 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp23h2fmsk2chttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mozfa7r76s2oA community’s strength is measured by how it unites and rebuilds. Following the tragic 2024 floods in Valencia, the EU is delivering €846 million to Spain. This historic funding helps restoring critical infrastructure, while building robust flood defences. link.europa.eu/YMhcD724 Jun 2026 07:26 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozfa7r76s2ohttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3moxqolhkcs2gSupporting science means investing in Europe’s future. Congratulations to the 319 researchers selected for the latest European Research Council Advanced Grants.23 Jun 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxqolhkcs2ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3moxivj54zs2kGreat news, Moldova is set to join DiscoverEU 🎉   We have proposed that from 2027, young travellers from Moldova can participate in the programme offering European 18-year-olds the chance to win a FREE 30-day train pass to explore Europe.23 Jun 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxivj54zs2khttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mox6wcsrb22yMost of our internet relies on undersea cables.   We are investing €5.8 million to secure these critical lifelines in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean.    Through two new regional hubs, EU countries can track and stop potential threats in real time ↓   link.europa.eu/r6TTG823 Jun 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox6wcsrb22yhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3movajkr3nc2r🏷️ AI content is getting labels. Just like energy ratings or safety certifications help you make informed choices. From 2 August 2026, EU law will require clear labelling on: 🔹 deepfakes 🔹 AI-generated content 🔹 chatbots22 Jun 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3movajkr3nc2rhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mov3a7ebt227€1.1 billion to build and upgrade TEN-T networks across the EU, under the Connecting Europe Facility. Priorities: high-speed rail, maritime decarbonisation, military mobility, EV charging, and digital road transport. 🇺🇦🇲🇩 Ukraine and Moldova are also included. More info: link.europa.eu/6HjpnF22 Jun 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov3a7ebt227https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3moui636ruk23Good news for summer: you can swim safely across Europe! 🌊85% of bathing sites are rated ‘excellent‘ 🌊96% meet at least the minimum quality standards Cyprus leads with all its bathing waters rated excellent. Well done!22 Jun 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3moui636ruk23https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3monodqrwk223Following the Brussels summit, the momentum for a stronger Europe is growing. We have taken decisive steps to reinforce our security and boost economic competitiveness across all EU countries. Building a safer, simpler Europe is a team effort ↓19 Jun 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3monodqrwk223https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3monk7h57ns23Europe has the talent, infrastructure and industrial capacity to build advanced AI systems. We've chosen the EUROPA consortium to build an open-source frontier AI model in all 24 official EU languages.19 Jun 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3monk7h57ns23https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mol7iz4tik25Protecting biodiversity starts with understanding what puts it at risk. 🌿 A recent survey shows clear awareness of the main threats facing nature, from pollution to land-use change and infrastructure development.18 Jun 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol7iz4tik25https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mokjanbw3k2t🌊 At Our Ocean Conference in Kenya #OOC11, the EU announced more than €338 million in new commitments for global ocean protection. The funding will support ocean conservation, maritime security and sustainable fisheries. Our Ocean. Our Heritage. Our Future↓ link.europa.eu/XGRrqv18 Jun 2026 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokjanbw3k2thttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3moiostzv2s22We have now joined W, a new European social media network. We’re present on 15+ platforms, and are especially happy to join one based in Europe and with the ambition to foster open and safer online conversations. Keep the conversation going - whether from W, Bluesky or other compatible apps.17 Jun 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiostzv2s22https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mohthsgaps2rAt the 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit, the leaders discussed topics including international peace and security, public health, migration, drug trafficking, global economic stability, growth, and emerging technologies. You can read their statements here: link.europa.eu/Pmd6hN17 Jun 2026 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohthsgaps2rhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mog67mvcqc2q📱 Young people spend 4.5 hours online on school days and 6.1 hours at weekends. ⚠️ 14% spend more than 10 hours a day on screens. 💬 Nearly 1 in 3 say social media makes them feel stressed, sad or left out. 🛑 1 in 4 have seen harmful content online.16 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog67mvcqc2qhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mog25dy3ws25Video games providers must treat consumers fairly. Under EU consumer law consumers must be informed about the duration and conditions of a video game’s lifespan. If the supply is stopped earlier than the contract states, players should be reimbursed.16 Jun 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog25dy3ws25https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3modizwfiqs2gEU countries have agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. Today we launch talks on the backbone of the process: including justice and fundamental rights. Enlargement is our best investment in a future of peace, security and prosperity.15 Jun 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3modizwfiqs2ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mo3vvymwts2z🇪🇺🤝🇧🇷 An important milestone in our cooperation. Today, we signed a Digital Partnership with Brazil, strengthening collaboration on AI, data governance, connectivity, online platforms, and digital public services. ↓ link.europa.eu/G7Gfjg12 Jun 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3vvymwts2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mnzhkiqp722410 EU countries. One dream. 🏆🇪🇺 Austria 🇦🇹 Belgium 🇧🇪 Croatia 🇭🇷 Czechia 🇨🇿 France 🇫🇷 Germany 🇩🇪 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Spain 🇪🇸 Sweden 🇸🇪 Which team are you backing in this World Cup? Drop your flag below 👇11 Jun 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzhkiqp7224https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mnz2v5m5y22xWe have proposed the EU budget for 2027! 💶 Almost €200 billion directed toward shared priorities: 💶 Strong and competitive economy 🇺🇦 Continued support for Ukraine 🛡️ Stronger defence 🌾 Agriculture 🏠 Affordable housing ⚡️ Energy transition 🎓🚆 Key EU programmes11 Jun 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnz2v5m5y22xhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mnulo3qhok2oWe've issued an interim order requiring Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival AI assistants. Our ongoing antitrust investigation aims to prevent dominant platforms from shutting out smaller innovators. For a fair, competitive digital space ↓ link.europa.eu/PBmmVF09 Jun 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnulo3qhok2ohttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mnujiuffz223Have you heard of Apple's decision on the rollout of Siri AI in Europe? Let's get the facts straight ⬇️09 Jun 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnujiuffz223https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mnu47zpotk2yOur sanctions keep biting hard and cutting deep. 🔸Sanctions have cut Russia off from global capital markets. 🔸Russia’s economy is slowing sharply. 🔸Its budget is under growing pressure. Our consistency is paying off.09 Jun 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnu47zpotk2yhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mntxn4h2as2dWe have concluded successfully concluded negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe. Together, our researchers will drive progress in clean tech, digital transformation, health and climate resilience. More: link.europa.eu/tbK4xj09 Jun 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntxn4h2as2d