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The Commission represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, and is independent of national governments. The European Commission prepares legislation for adoption by the Council (representing the member countries) and the Parliament (representing the citizens). It administers the budget and the policy programmes (agriculture, fisheries, research etc.) in cooperation with authorities in the member countries. Visit http://www.europa.eu/ if you want to learn more about the EU, or call the free service number 00 800 6789 10 11 from anywhere in the EU, they speak all 24 official languages. Disclaimer: The European Commission is working to ensure that social networks respect the highest standards of data protection. All users of social networks should be particularly careful about how they disclose their personal information and about how it may be used by third parties and the social network themselves. The presence of the European Commission on LinkedIn does not mean that we endorse or in any way agree with the privacy policy or practices of this professional social media network. Read more about our social media policy ā†’ europa.eu/!dyJq74

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1958
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    Our commitment to Ukraine is steadfast šŸ’™šŸ’›. We are strengthening our financial support through new legislative proposals. This ensures continuity, stability, and long-term assistance for the country, with: šŸ”¹ ā‚¬90 billion in support loans for Ukraineā€™s budgetary and military needs over the next two years šŸ”¹ Updates to the Ukraine Facility to provide budgetary assistance šŸ”¹ Changes to EU budget rules so it can finance the loan This reinforces our long-term commitment and helps Ukraine face todayā€™s challenges while working towards a just and lasting peace. More info: link.europa.eu/k8fHdq

    • ā€œGraphic in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, blue on top and yellow on the bottom, with the text ā€˜United in supportā€™ and ā€˜We stand with Ukraineā€™. The European Commission logo appears in the bottom right corner.ā€
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    Weā€™reĀ keeping our drinking water safe.Ā šŸ’§Ā  Ā  FromĀ today, EU countriesĀ must monitorĀ per andā€Æpolyfluoroalkylā€ÆsubstancesĀ (PFAS)Ā levelsĀ inĀ drinkingĀ water.Ā  Ā  PFAS are long-lasting chemicals that can be harmful toĀ health,Ā ifĀ levels are too high.Ā  Ā  ThisĀ isĀ the first time PFAS areĀ beingĀ systematicallyĀ monitoredĀ acrossĀ the EU.Ā  Ā  If theĀ limitĀ isĀ exceeded,Ā EU countriesĀ mustĀ takeĀ action toĀ reduceĀ theĀ levelĀ of PFAS.Ā Ā  Ā  ThisĀ mayĀ includeĀ closingĀ contaminatedĀ wells,Ā addingĀ treatmentĀ steps, orĀ restrictingĀ the use ofĀ drinkingĀ water supplies.Ā  Ā  Because everyone deserves access to safe drinking water.

    • Illustration of a hand holding a glass of water filled to the top. The glass contains the text ā€œNot just clear. Safeā€. In the bottom corner, the European Commission logo is visible.
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    80Ā yearsĀ ago, the world cameĀ togetherĀ likeĀ neverĀ before.Ā  Ā  For the first time, formerĀ enemiesĀ and alliesĀ wereĀ sittingĀ at theĀ sameĀ table,Ā speakingĀ theĀ languageĀ ofĀ diplomacy.Ā Ā  Ā  51 countriesĀ wereĀ readyĀ toĀ maintainĀ peaceĀ and security in the post-World War II era.Ā  Ā  Today,Ā the UN General AssemblyĀ remainsĀ a vital space where every nation has a voice.Ā 

    • The text in black on grey texture background reads: ā€˜80 years ago, the world chose dialogue over violence. Today, itā€™s still the right choice.ā€™ The EU logo in bla in the top right corner.
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    We are veryĀ well awareĀ of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content with some output generated with childlike images: šŸ“Œ A detailed request for information on Grok has already been sent to X, and we are reviewing the companyā€™s responses. šŸ“Œ In addition, X has been ordered toĀ retainĀ all internal documents and data concerningĀ Grokā€™sĀ features until the end of 2026. The Digital Services Act is very clear: In the EU, all platforms have to get their own house in order.Ā  Ā  Because we cannot tolerate suchĀ output.Ā  Ā  Compliance with EU law is not an option.Ā Itā€™sĀ an obligation. - Spokesperson Thomas REGNIER

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    Ken je iemand die binnenkort 18 wordt? Stuur deze post door!Ā šŸš† Ā  Het DiscoverEU-programma biedt 18-jarigen de kans om met de trein door Europa te reizen, de diversiteit van ons continent te ontdekken en meer te leren over het cultureel erfgoed en de geschiedenis. Ook ontmoeten ze jongeren uit heel Europa.Ā šŸ¤šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ŗ Ā  Beth He was een van de 1.434 Nederlandse winnaars in de vorige ronde. Met haar Interrailpas reisde ze naar Zweden, Finland, Denemarken en Duitsland, waar ze de lokale keuken, cultuur en geschiedenis ontdekte. Ā  šŸšØ De volgende aanmeldronde opent in het voorjaar! Ā  Lees het volledige reisverhaal van BethĀ šŸ‘‰ https://lnkd.in/dSnGPkq4

    • A young woman with a bright smile crouches next to a small reindeer, gently touching its head. She is wearing a pink tank top and dark athletic pants. The background features a rustic wall made of light-colored wooden logs. The image is framed by a vibrant pink and yellow circular border containing the Dutch text "VERLEG JE GRENZEN" and the hashtag "#DiscoverEU." In the upper corners, the logos for "Erasmus+ Jeugd" and the European Union are visible.
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    The #DiscoverEU results are out!Ā šŸŽ‰Ā  Ā  Check your email inbox to see ifĀ youā€™reĀ one of the lucky 18-year-oldsĀ whoā€™llĀ soon explore Europe by train!Ā šŸš†āœØĀ  Ā  WithĀ thisĀ DiscoverEUĀ pass, you can:Ā  šŸš„Ā Travel between 1 March 2026 and 31 May 2027,Ā  šŸ“…Ā Explore for up to 30 days,Ā  šŸ’³Ā Enjoy discounts on culture, activities and more across Europe.Ā  Ā  Congratulations to the winners and enjoy the journey!Ā Ā  Next round of applications opens in Spring!Ā  Ā  More ā†’Ā https://lnkd.in/eTecQ4TE

    • Text ā€˜#DiscoverEU Results Are Out!ā€™ over a scenic coastal railway in Italy, with a train at Manarola station, cliffs and colorful houses above the sea, and an EU flag in the corner.
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    Europeans need to feel secure about their tomorrow.Ā  Ā  Thatā€™s why we are working on anĀ affordabilityĀ plan to tackle the rising cost of livingĀ ā€”Ā from housing and energy to transport and food.Ā  Ā  The goal: to support Europeans in finding affordable places to live, work and raise their families, without being anxious about their tomorrow.Ā  Ā  Find out moreĀ about ourĀ plansĀ :Ā https://lnkd.in/dth96URKĀ 

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    Europe is full of cities shaping the future, and 2026 is no exception.Ā  Ā  TampereĀ šŸ‡«šŸ‡®Ā and DubrovnikĀ šŸ‡­šŸ‡·Ā are redefining tourism with sustainability at their heart. ZaragozaĀ šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡øĀ sets the standard for accessibility. GuimarĆ£esĀ šŸ‡µšŸ‡¹Ā is going green.Ā  Ā  Innovation pulses through Grenoble AlpesĀ MĆ©tropoleĀ šŸ‡«šŸ‡·, while AalborgĀ šŸ‡©šŸ‡°Ā emergesĀ as Europeā€™s rising star inĀ innovation. OuluĀ šŸ‡«šŸ‡®Ā andĀ TrenčƭnĀ šŸ‡øšŸ‡°Ā are bringing culture to life across their cities.Ā  Ā  These cities are not just winning awards; they are creating a Europe that is smarter, greener, and more inclusive for everyone.Ā  Ā  Which of these cities are you most looking forward to visiting or learning from?

    • A panoramic view of the walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, at sunset, showing the old town's red roofs and illuminated stone walls glowing beneath an orange and purple-tinged sky, overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
    • A scenic view of the city of Grenoble, France, featuring an arched stone bridge over a river in the foreground, with the iconic Bastille cable cars ascending towards the snow-capped French Alps in the background.
    • Snowy Christmas market with many small, brightly colored wooden stalls clustered in the Central Square, set against the backdrop of the Tampere Old City Hall.
    • A charming, narrow cobblestone alleyway in the historic center of Aalborg, Denmark, lined with colorful, traditional houses with pitched, red-tiled roofs and small gardens.
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    TravellingĀ homeĀ after the holidays?Ā šŸŽ„Ā  ā€ÆĀ  Whether byā€Æbus, plane, train,Ā orĀ boat,ā€Æweā€™veā€Ægot you covered!ā€ÆĀ  ā€ÆĀ  As an EU passenger, your rightsĀ includeĀ  šŸŖŖĀ Travel with your passport or just with your ID card in any EU or Schengen Area country.ā€ÆĀ  āœˆļø Reimbursement,ā€Ære-routing, or a refund in case of flight cancellation.ā€ÆĀ  šŸš¢ā€ÆCompensation for a train or ship delay of at least one hour.ā€ÆĀ  šŸ›„ā€ÆCompensationā€Æfor lost luggage.ā€ÆĀ  ā€ÆĀ  Hoping you have wonderful and safe travelsĀ āœˆļøšŸš—šŸ›„ļøšŸšŒšŸš†Ā  Ā  Learn about your rights:ā€Æā€Æhttps://lnkd.in/ed3mEnsPĀ 

    • Illustration of a red airplane, high-speed train and bus travelling through a snowy winter landscape with houses and pine trees, above the blue text ā€œYou are protectedā€ and a small European Union flag in the bottom right corner.
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    The holiday season hasĀ come to an end, and manyĀ people areĀ returning home.Ā  Ā  Letā€™sĀ make sure these journeys are safe.Ā  Ā  We'reĀ working towards Vision Zero, our goal to halve serious road injuries by 2030 andĀ toĀ get close to none by 2050.Ā  Ā  EUĀ actions are making roads safer, including:Ā  šŸ”¹Ā Updated requirements for driving licencesĀ  šŸ”¹Ā Better cross-border enforcement of road traffic rulesĀ  šŸ”¹Ā ProposalsĀ to improve vehicleĀ road-worthinessĀ  Ā  Step by step, Europe is getting closer to safer roads for all.Ā 

    • A wide, dark asphalt road curves through a landscape completely covered in snow and frost, with dense white-covered trees forming a tunnel on both sides. The sky is a bright, clear, and pale light blue, giving the image a very cold, high-key, almost monochromatic appearance. A car is visible in the distance.
    • A rural road curves gently to the right, covered in a thin layer of snow and frost. Bare trees, heavily coated in white rime ice, stand tall on the right side. The scene is illuminated by dramatic sunlight breaking through a dark, cloudy sky on the left, casting rays of light onto a snow-covered field.
    • A winding, snow-covered road disappears over a distant hill, bordered by a forest of snow-laden pine and spruce trees. The sky is dominated by a brilliant, vibrant sunset with intense shades of red and orange above the tree line.
    • A high-angle aerial view of a narrow, dark road running diagonally, separating a dense, dark green pine forest covered in snow from a vast, bright white, snow-covered field. The strong contrast creates a striking natural boundary.

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