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/3mwztcanits22🫀 Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature death in the EU. 🛡️ Yet, many can be prevented. We are stepping up our work on prevention by supporting EU countries in designing and implementing cardiovascular health checks at national level. 👉🏽 link.europa.eu/rKnx8n04 Oct 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwztcanits22https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwvkaleh7k2uWe have disbursed another €2.9 billion to Ukraine to keep its public services running and accelerate key structural reforms. That is over €32 billion delivered under the Ukraine Plan so far, strengthening economic resilience on their path to the EU ↓ link.europa.eu/pdHPyb02 Oct 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvkaleh7k2uhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwv5k2ijbk2wAristotelis Damigos and Rune Kyndal. They came from different countries but answered the same call. On 2 August 2026, they lost their lives while fighting wildfires in Greece. We all owe them a debt of gratitude. 🇪🇺02 Oct 2026 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwv5k2ijbk2whttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwsvf2vjrc2gAfter a record number of applications to the most recent Call for proposals, we have given a boost of over €210 million to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Now more than 700 additional researchers will be able to build their career in Europe.01 Oct 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsvf2vjrc2ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwqqetc4ks2nWhen disaster strikes, borders must not be a barrier for emergency teams. 🚒🚑🚓 Today we are proposing the European Critical Communication System, a common solution for first responders acting in cross-border situations.30 Sep 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqqetc4ks2nhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwqfh5efb22dVideo games should not make you spend more than you want. EU consumer authorities are stepping up action against 9 video game companies, including those behind Candy Crush Saga, Minecraft, Valorant, Clash of Clans and For Honor. More info: link.europa.eu/chyHJn30 Sep 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqfh5efb22dhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwo3frzcjc2wEurope continues to attract and invest in top talent in research and innovation. We are strengthening Horizon Europe for 2026-2027 with an additional €500 million supporting: 🌿biodiversity protection 📈strengthening competitiveness and bringing products to market.29 Sep 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo3frzcjc2whttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwljubedw22qWe are following with great concern the rapidly deteriorating situation in Northern Ethiopia. The EU calls for immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access. EU funding worth €61 million will provide lifesaving assistance to the people most in need.28 Sep 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwljubedw22qhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwfqnhcs4k2q🇪🇺 How many languages do you speak? Languages give us different ways to express ideas, feelings and experiences, while helping us connect with people and cultures across Europe. Today, we celebrate Europe’s linguistic diversity and its 24 official EU languages. 🇪🇺26 Sep 2026 07:19 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwfqnhcs4k2qhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwe44hfcf22xThe challenges we face are too interconnected for any one nation to tackle alone. This week at #UNGA, representatives from 193 countries called for joint action on the most pressing topics. We announced ⬇️25 Sep 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe44hfcf22xhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwe22d5rxs2eA daily walk lowers your risk of heart disease and improves your sleep. And Europeans are taking note: 61% exercise, up 6 percentage points since 2022, according to the latest Eurobarometer.25 Sep 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe22d5rxs2ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mwdlfsoyps2zTogether with UN Women, we're launching the Surging Women's Employment Initiative. Our goal is to create 500,000 jobs for women and increase women's employment by 5% by 2030 across the Middle East and North Africa. 🔗 link.europa.eu/tnktQ425 Sep 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdlfsoyps2zhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mw4mjue2yc2hEuropeans agree: securing a stable food supply for the EU is crucial22 Sep 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4mjue2yc2hhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvzy7kulls2pEU Customs Reform Enters into Force A modernised, digital customs system is being rolled out across the EU, saving businesses €2.58B annually through a single entry point.21 Sep 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzy7kulls2phttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvsb7qbt3c2vEurope will continue to deliver the support Ukraine needs to defend its people and its territory. We disburse €3.3 billion for drones and missiles under the Ukraine Support Loan. With this new payment, 2026 disbursements to Ukraine reach nearly €15 billion. #StandWithUkraine18 Sep 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsb7qbt3c2vhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvpwf7wce22eToday we proposed the EU KIDS Act. No social media under the age of 13. No personal accounts under the age of 15. That’s our recommendation.17 Sep 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpwf7wce22ehttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvpapxmulc2rState of the Union 2026 - President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's letter of intent. The letter contains the actions the Commission is intended to take in the following year by means of legislation and other initiatives. link.europa.eu/mHkrwW17 Sep 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpapxmulc2rhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvn2c3vcjk2l"We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. Dear Mark J. Carney, I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU." — President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at #SOTEU 202616 Sep 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvn2c3vcjk2lhttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvmwgle62226A stronger, independent Europe is now emerging. A Europe better able to defend itself than ever before. A Europe that stands up for each other. A Europe we can be so proud of.16 Sep 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmwgle62226https://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvmppr5gn22gNext year we will celebrate 70 years of our Union. We will mark it by launching a new Congress of Europe. Together, let’s shape a vision to inspire a new generation of Europeans. #SOTEU16 Sep 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmppr5gn22ghttps://blacksky.community/profile/ec.europa.eu/post/3mvmpbs2bjs2gWe do not have to accept big tech's harmful features for our children. Tomorrow, we are proposing the KIDS ACT. For each age, a tailored protection level on online platforms. And we will present a Digital Fairness Act - addressing online harms for all, not only minors. #SOTEU16 Sep 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:oxo226vi7t2btjokm2buusoy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmpbs2bjs2g