kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026eu.smh.reNew video tutorial: Grant Agreement preparation step by step 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 16/06/2026What if your next holiday included a former steelworks, a 17th-century mill or a car factory? With EU support, #IndusTour helps regions turn industrial heritage into sustainable tourism experiences. Watch the latest #SmartRegions story with @euronews. #CohesionPolicy #EUinmyRegion 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Kicking off the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 on 2 July: our Commissioner Piotr Serafin !🎤 In his welcome remarks, he will address the EU budget’s role as multiplier for progress & its power to turn strategic priorities into real-world impact. ➡️link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.reKicking off the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 on 2 July: EU Commissioner Piotr Serafin! 🎤 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Europe’s coasts and islands are home to millions of people, businesses and communities and face growing pressures from climate change and economic challenges. European Commission presents two new strategies to help them thrive:eu.smh.reFirst-ever plans to unlock potential of EU islands and coastal communities 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Meet the panellists for the ABC 2026’s session on international partnerships 👇 Milojko Spajić, Marta Kos, Gallina A. Vincelette & Nathalie Tocci will analyse the EU budget's role in fostering global cooperation in a panel moderated by Paola Tamma. 📎 link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.reMeet the experts taking part in the panel “Building Powerful International Partnerships Through the EU Budget” at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026👇 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Just published | Update of the risk assessment on #dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in feed and food Following the @who.int's revision of toxicity equivalency factors (TEFs), EFSA has updated our scientific advice to support future risk management and consumer protection. Learn more: eu.smh.reEFSA confirms health concern from dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in Europe 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 11/06/2026💶 Today, the Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of €200 billion for 2027. Next year’s budget will continue to provide crucial funding for established EU political priorities in an increasingly complex global environment. 🔗Read more: link.europa.eu/3Gh4qHeu.smh.reEuropean Commission proposes the 2027 annual EU budget, amounting to €200 billion in commitments to support the Union's key political priorities in an increasingly complex global environment. 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 10/06/2026💶€8 billion in EU-Bonds issued in June’s syndicated transaction! The funds raised will continue to finance key EU priorities, such as: 🌱Green & digital transition 🤝Support for Ukraine 🇪🇺 EU's resilience & defence capabilities Read the press release: link.europa.eu/dpvwWCeu.smh.re💶 €8 billion issued in EU-Bond in the latest syndicated transaction! 010
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 10/06/2026European Commission has made a new disbursement of €2.8 billion under the Ukraine Facility, its key instrument to support Ukraine's recovery, reform agenda and progress towards EU membership. With this latest payment, total EU support provided under the Ukraine Plan reaches €29.5 billion.eu.smh.reEU disburses nearly €2.8 billion to support Ukraine 010
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Glad to announce Alexander De Croo, Danuše Nerudová, and Frank Engels at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 📣 They will reflect on how the EU can strengthen and diversify funding & how the EU budget drives global stability and cooperation. 👉 link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.reGlad to announce Alexander De Croo, Danuše Nerudová, and Frank Engels at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 📣 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The 17th edition of #EuroPCom, Europe's largest annual gathering of public communication experts, starts Today 9 June. The opening session goes live today at 15:00. Tune into the webstreaming and rethink connection in the digital age! By @EU_CoR & others.eu.smh.reEuroPCom 2026 starts today! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Mazowiecki Szpital Bródnowski in Warsaw is developing a gene therapy for Parkinson's disease, supported by €46.1m in EU funds This is STEP backing Europe's biotech leadership Discover the full STEP Story: link.europa.eu/QxJgVveu.smh.reEurope is pushing the boundaries of biotechnology, and this STEP-supported project in Poland shows exactly how. 030
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026EU sanctions on Russia are working. In the newest episode of the EU Finance Podcast, we speak with David O'Sullivan, EU Sanctions Envoy, to examine the real-world impact of the EU's restrictive measures against Russia. 📺Play now on your favorite platform!eu.smh.reEU Sanctions are working! Listen how ... 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Does your daily life involve crossing EU borders? Whether you’re buying goods, accessing services, or simply seeking information from another Member State, you want it to be as seamless as possible. Share your practical ideas for improvement by 19 June.eu.smh.reHave your say about crossing borders! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 05/06/2026🌱 What are you doing for #WorldEnvironmentDay? Share your ideas, activities and resources with the Education for Climate community. education-for-climate.ec.europa.eu/… #EducationForClimateeu.smh.reCelebrating World Environment Day 2026 with Education for Climate 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Every year, wildfires threaten lives, homes and nature. The EU is deploying its largest-ever wildfire response: 🛩️ 22 firefighting planes, 5 helicopters 🧑🏽🚒 770+ firefighters pre-positioned in high-risk areas 🆘 24/7 emergency response centreeu.smh.reEvery year, wildfires threaten lives, homes and nature 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 04/06/2026What would make you stay and build your future in your home region? The deadline to contribute to the EU's #RightToStay Strategy has been extended until 12 June. Young people are especially encouraged to share their views, alongside citizens and stakeholders across Europe. #CohesionPolicyeu.smh.reWhat would make you stay? 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 03/06/2026🎤Behind every successful conference are its moderators! At the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026, they'll bring structure, professionalism, and just the right energy to keep conversations flowing. 👇Meet the voices guiding the event: link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.re🎤 At the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026, it is these moderators who will set the tone for meaningful exchanges across the sessions! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 02/06/2026⏰Budget talks are in sight… just 1 month to go to the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026! Hear expert insights on the EU budget's outlook & Europe’s priorities through a dynamic series of exchanges. 🔎Read the programme: link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.re⏳Just 1 month to go to the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Need some book inspo? 📖 You’re in luck, the EU Prize for Literature has just announced this year’s winner! Huge congratulations to Dora Kaprálová with her book ‘Mariborská hypnóza’. And to special mentions Hélène Frédérick, Vladimir Vujović, and all the other nominees.eu.smh.reEuropean Union Prize Literature 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 02/06/2026The EU Publications Office, in Luxembourg, is looking for Danish & English Language Editors, an Information Systems Assistant, and a Knowledge Management Assistant. Help support multilingual communication, digital services & TED data quality. Apply now! And apply by 3 June for two of them! eu.smh.reJoin us in Luxembourg at the Publications Office! 020
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 02/06/2026On #GlobalDayOfParents, let's also recognise the importance of quality Early Childhood Education and Care in supporting families. Did you know that only six EU countries, plus Norway, guarantee every child a place in ECEC immediately after parental leave? More from the latest #EurydiceEU update!eu.smh.reGlobal Day of Parents: Key data on early childhood education and care in Europe 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 02/06/2026📈 How can Europe strengthen its monetary union? Join the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 for a wider reflection on the many ways the EU budget and capital markets can support sustainable growth and resilience. 📑Check the full programme: link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.re📈 How can Europe strengthen its monetary union? 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 29/05/2026🌍 Next theme up at the ABC conference 2026: Peace and prosperity 💶 High-level conversations will focus on the role of the EU budget as a catalyst for stability, partnership and long-term development. 🔗 Get to know more about the event: link.europa.eu/kVmqPN eu.smh.reAn EU budget for peace and prosperity will be one of the central topics at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 🌍 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 29/05/2026n the EU, citizens have the right to obtain clear, transparent & comparable information about the energy contracts providers offer⚡️📄 Our fact page outlines what you should look out for before signing a new energy contract ✍️ ➜ link.europa.eu/bBFDYN #EnergyFactseu.smh.reBefore signing a new energy contract 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 29/05/2026The Commission's series of #EnergyPerformance of buildings fact pages explains, topic by topic, what is new in the revised #EPBD⚡️🏠 The #EnergyRenovation of buildings page was published this week - it can be translated in a click or printed as a pdf. Check it out➡️ link.europa.eu/DqqtfVeu.smh.reEnergy renovation of buildings 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 29/05/2026eu.smh.reCall on EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 2026 now open ! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 28/05/2026💶 How can the EU Budget help unlock investment & strengthen Europe’s financial future? At the Annual EU Budget Conference, we will discuss the EU’s role in attracting private capital for European projects and reducing investment risk. 🔗 link.europa.eu/kVmqPN eu.smh.re💶 Public and private investment must go hand in hand to build a stronger European economy 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 28/05/2026How can researchers use AI‑generated and synthetic data responsibly? And what risks should we watch out for? To find out, join the upcoming webinar 'Open data, academia, and ethics – Episode 2'! Organised by the Publications Office of the European Union. eu.smh.reJoin our next webinar on open data, academia, and ethics: responsible use of AI‑generated and synthetic data in research! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Europeans are among the world's top savers. 💶 Find out how the EU plans to build on this strength through the savings and investments union, creating growth and new opportunities across Europe. It's all in the newsletter by the EU Publications Office.eu.smh.reFinancial services in the spotlight 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Sometimes sustainability starts with something simple: companies from two neighbouring countries sitting around the same table and solving problems together 🌱🇩🇰🇩🇪 That’s exactly what this Danish-German Interreg project is doing. #EUFunds #Interreg #Sustainability eu.smh.reSustainability often sounds abstract until you see what it looks like on the ground 010
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 21/05/2026In this town, crossing the street means crossing a border Young people from Valga & Valka decided to stop living parallel lives and started building projects together instead 🤝 Sometimes the most important bridges are human ones. #CohesionPolicy #Interreg #CrossBorder 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 21/05/2026In this town, crossing the street means crossing a border Young people from Valga & Valka decided to stop living parallel lives and started building projects together instead 🤝 Sometimes the most important bridges are human ones. #CohesionPolicy #Interreg #CrossBorder 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Can AI and sensors help reduce food waste? 🍎🔬 An EU-supported project is developing technology to assess food freshness more accurately — helping improve food quality assessment while reducing unnecessary waste. #EUFunds #FoodWaste #Innovation #CircularEconomyeu.smh.reFresh or Not? New Tech Reveals Food Quality and Reduces Waste 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Norway is now officially a full member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region The move strengthens cooperation on resilience, security, innovation and territorial cohesion across the Baltic Sea region — reinforcing macro-regional cooperation beyond EU borders. #EUSBSR #CohesionPolicyeu.smh.reNorway becomes a full member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Accessibility means making information available to everyone. 🌍 On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, discover the #AccessiblePublishing corner by the EU Publications Office. Explore how accessibility helps build a more inclusive digital society! Learn what you can do to help! #GAAD2026 #GAAD 010
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Over 75% of the world’s food crops need pollinators. Yet, bee populations are declining due to: 🔸habitat loss 🔸climate change 🔸excessive use of pesticides The EU's fertiliser plan promotes healthier ecosystems vital for bees’ survival. #WorldBeeDayeu.smh.reWhen it's World Bee Day 011
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Did you know the Cyrillic alphabet was actually created in Bulgaria! 🖊️ From the ancient Thracian ruins to the rose-scented Valley of Roses 🌹, Learn Bulgarian with OLS. 🎓 Хайде! (Let's go!) 👉 academy.europa.eu/courses/discover-… eu.smh.reFancy rose picking in Bulgaria this May? - Learn Bulgarian with OLS!!!! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 20/05/2026#PublicProcurement has vast potential to foster innovation, sustainability and transparency. Want to help unleash that potential? The EU Publications Office is looking for two assistants in their ‘TED and EU Public Procurement’ unit. See the specs and apply. eu.smh.reNew vacancies at the EU Publications Office in Luxembourg! 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 20/05/2026📢 Online info session Join the European Education & Culture Executive Agency for the 2026 Town Twinning call under #CERV 🇪🇺 to strengthen Europe’s cultural & linguistic diversity, fostering mutual understanding, democracy & shared values 📅 3 June 2026 Learn more: link.europa.eu/rYMYG7 010
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 19/05/2026🚀Ready to accelerate your region’s transition? European coal, lignite, peat and oil shale (coal+) regions are invited to apply to #exchangeEU - the Coal regions in transition's peer‑learning programme by 23 June🗓️ 🔗https://link.europa.eu/CW8ywv #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitioneu.smh.reexchangeEU programme 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 19/05/2026✈️ À La Réunion, un nouveau terminal aéroportuaire bioclimatique adapte son architecture au climat tropical. Un projet soutenu par des financements européens 🇪🇺 #EUFunds #TransitionVerte #RegionsUltraperipheriques 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Understanding energy policy just got easier! The EC's growing collection of energy fact pages turns complex topics into short, accessible explainers, covering ⚡ Energy efficiency 🏡 Energy & buildings ⚛️ Small modular reactors 📃 Energy contracts 🔗 link.europa.eu/QnHP7beu.smh.reEnergy fact pages 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 19/05/2026✈️ In La Réunion Island, a new airport terminal uses bioclimatic design adapted to tropical conditions. Supported by EU funding 🇪🇺 #EUFunds #GreenTransition #OutermostRegions #SustainableInfrastructure 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The Commission proposes €144 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to help Spain, Romania and Cyprus recover from climate-related disasters in 2025. #EUFunds #ClimateResilienceeu.smh.reWhen disaster strikes, solidarity matters 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 18/05/2026🤝Global partnerships at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 On 2 July, experts will look at how Europe can reinforce cooperation globally, turning shared ambitions into mutual benefits. 🔜 Stay tuned & join the discussion: link.europa.eu/kVmqPNeu.smh.re🌍 On the agenda of the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026: Global Partnerships 010
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 18/05/2026🎙️ How we talk about science shapes how it’s understood — and trusted. In #EFSA's new #ScienceOnTheMenu episode, we explore how communication and misinformation influence how people make sense of food safety. 🎧 Listen now: #FoodSafety #ScienceCommunicationeu.smh.reEpisode 40 - Science communication: Taking misinformation off the menu 011
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Want to take part in #HumanitarianAid volunteering through the #EuropeanSolidarityCorps? Join the online info session on the 2026 Quality Label: 📅 11 June 2026 👉Register now: link.europa.eu/Q3fgPv 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 12/05/2026📢 Curious about the #requirements and #content for the #CERV #CallForProposals on #TownTwinning? Don’t miss the online #InfoSession on 3 June 2026 ! #ApplicationProcedure. #FundamentalRights, #Values, and #CitizenParticipation and #EUdemocracy #EUFunding Register: link.europa.eu/rYMYG7 000
kurtsirejacob.bsky.social @kurtsirejacob.bsky.social · 12/05/2026🌍 From climate action to healthcare and innovation, Interreg has helped regions work together across borders to solve shared challenges. Discover the impact of Interreg 2014–2020 in the latest Panorama article 👇 Read more #EUFunds #Interreg #CohesionPolicy #CrossBorderCooperationeu.smh.reBorders can separate. But they can also connect. 🤝 000
