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Across generations. From all backgrounds. With different experiences. But all with one common goal: to make Europe stronger. The structure of the von der Leyen II Commission.

Once Erasmus, forever Erasmus.   What started in 1987 with only 3,244 students has touched the lives of more than 16 million people, in Europe and beyond.   What does the future of Erasmus+ look like?   🎓 With a budget of €5 billion for 2025, we will continue supporting millions of participants, including those with fewer opportunities.   🎓 We will continue to focus on projects promoting social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and young people's participation in democratic life.    🎓 Any public or private organisation active in the fields of education, training, youth or sport can apply for funding.    For an even more accessible and inclusive Erasmus+. →  https://europa.eu/!B8FgWR    #ErasmusPlus #EuropeanUnion

🇪🇺🤝🇸🇬 Strengthening cooperation on AI safety.   Today, we signed an Administrative Arrangement with Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information to begin cooperation between the 🇪🇺 AI Office and the 🇸🇬 AI Safety Institute.   We agreed to focus on the safety of general-purpose AI models, such as those used in chatbots, by:   🛠️ developing tools and benchmarks; 📏 carrying out standardisation activities; 🤖 researching how to advance safe and trustworthy AI.   We also agreed to exchange views on AI trends and future technological developments, with the potential for further collaboration.   AI shall work for us, in line with our values.   Learn more: https://europa.eu/!x3dF6B

We are committed to building a sustainable planet and a fair world 🌎    In Rio de Janeiro, the birthplace of the Sustainable Development Agenda, #G20 leaders met to address major global challenges and promote sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth.    The Leaders' Declaration establishes actions to tackle:    🔸 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲  The number of people facing hunger is growing. This calls for greater and more effective commitment, financing, and actions as well as sound economic policies to foster growth and job creation.    🔸 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  Urgent action, collaboration, and support is needed to address the crises posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, ocean and land degradation, drought, and pollution.    🔸 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🔸 There will be no sustainability nor prosperity without peace. To reap the benefits of our joint efforts, we must better equip the world with a reformed global governance.    ℹ️Read more about the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration → https://europa.eu/!NKPgKf   #G20Brazil 

Bulgaria and Romania belong fully to the Schengen area.     Removing internal controls at land borders is the last hurdle.   We welcome the positive outcome of informal discussions in Budapest today.  The European Council formal decision is next.    Let 2025 see Schengen become stronger. #EuropeanUnion

🚴🚴🏼♀️ Pedaling towards a sustainable future, one bicycle at a time. In the EU, 9.7 million bicycles were produced last year! The biggest bicycle producers were:   🇵🇹 1.8 million   🇷🇴 1.5 million  🇮🇹 1.2 million Cycling is not just about saving energy – it’s about creating a healthier, more sustainable future. With our European Declaration on Cycling, signed this year, we recognise cycling as a sustainable and affordable mode of transport.  We call for safe cycling networks, better links with public transport, and secure parking. This future is within pedalling reach. More: https://europa.eu/!khqkBP #EuropeanUnion #cycling

2023 was one of the worst years for wildfires in the EU in over two decades.     🔴 Forest fires affected more than 500,000 hectares of natural lands,  🔴 The 🇬🇷 Alexandroupolis region fire was the largest single wildfire on record in the EU,  🔴 ‘Megafires’, impossible to control with traditional means, are becoming more common.    The increased frequency and intensity of wildfires is an evident effect of climate change, which is driving extended fire seasons and causing fires in areas that were not usually affected.     Although 2024 saw a downturn in EU wildfires, damage remains above the 10-year average.       We must continue to work to improve our resilience and response to wildfires, and take action to tackle climate change → https://europa.eu/!KyvRhh    #EuropeanUnion 

Merci 🇫🇷, obrigado 🇵🇹!    #EUSolidarity means standing together when it matters most.    After Spain activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism in response to devastating floods, Portugal and France swiftly stepped in to help.    🤝 Over 150 team members and 60 vehicles joined forces with Spanish authorities, working tirelessly to clear streets of debris, pump out water and mud, remove vehicles, and transport rubble.    This is EU solidarity at its best. ©️ European Union (footage by Spanish Civil Protection and ANEPC)

For every child, every right.    On #WorldChildrensDay, we mark 35 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – a milestone that has transformed global child protection.    Today and beyond, we reaffirm our commitment to children's rights, driven by:    🎠 The EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child: Promoting participation, inclusion, health, education, protection, and digital rights.  🧸 The European Child Guarantee: Addressing poverty and social exclusion among children.  💻 Digital Safety: Ensuring a safer online environment through the Digital Services Act and Better Internet for Kids.  🧠 Mental Health Support: Prioritising children’s mental health with accessible care and early intervention.    In conflict zones, the EU works to protect children’s rights through the Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict, focusing on safeguarding children from violence, exploitation, and disruption to their education.    The future belongs to children, and they have a right to shape it.    ℹ️ Joint statement: https://europa.eu/!YTbb9m

On the 1000th day of Russia’s atrocious war, Europe stands by Ukraine. For every single day of the war. And every day thereafter.