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European Commission
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⚠️ Time to cool smarter, not harder.

💡 When buying a fan or air conditioner, choose products with an ‘A’ rating on the EU energy label to:

✅ Cut energy use
✅ Reduce emissions
✅ Save money

Thanks to Ecodesign and Energy Labelling, EU users saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030.

Smart energy choices = lower bills + fewer emissions.

More → https://europa.eu/!f6hWcX

A smartphone-style warning screen with a red thermometer icon, the word “Temperature”, and the message: “Lower your bills and emissions by switching to A-rated energy label products.” An EU flag appears in the bottom left corner. The background is dark with a gradient, mimicking a system alert.

European Commission
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Independent, free media stands at the core of democracy.

Today, the European Media Freedom Act comes into force, designed to strengthen media freedom, independence, and pluralism within the EU.

It ensures
✅ Stronger protection for journalists
✅ Adequate funding and editorial freedom for public service media
✅ Limits to unwarranted removal of media content by very large online platforms

It also establishes the European Board for Media Services.

Find out more - https://europa.eu/!P8cG4Q

The image appears to feature a repeated text statement: "Let the truth be told, let the press be free." with the word "truth" and "free" emphasised in a different style bold and italic. At the bottom right, there is a symbol that resembles the European Union flag, suggesting the message is related to press freedom and transparency within or in relation to the EU.

European Commission
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The dreaded T-Rex as you try to access a movie or read an article 🦖

Fear not! While you live your best European summer, we’ve got you covered 😎

With the #WiFi4EU app, you can enjoy free, high-speed WiFi in public spaces across Europe.

With roaming, you can also use data just like you do at home, for no extra cost!

So, you can remain connected to what matters to you, whilst enjoying a fantastic summer ☀️

Find out more: https://europa.eu/!rmqyhT

Pixel art of the offline Google Chrome dinosaur game featuring a black T-Rex, a cactus, and a beach ball under a sun. The EU flag is in the top-right corner. Text reads: 'Internet access across the EU'.

European Commission
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🎨 Design the future look of the euro!

The European Central Bank has launched a design contest for the new euro banknotes.

Open to graphic designers in the EU, submit your proposal for one of two themes:
🖼️ European culture
🌍 Rivers and birds

The designs – reflecting Europe’s shared cultural identity and natural heritage – will shape our currency for years to come!

🗓️ Share your ideas by 18 August 2025, 12:00 CET

🔗 More info: https://europa.eu/!cWfmdT

A graphic showing a 20-euro banknote with the design area pixelated. Above the note, bold text reads: “What will the future euro look like?” A curved arrow points to the blurred area. Below the banknote, the message says: “Submit your design.” The European Union flag appears in the bottom right corner. The image is shown in a design software interface.

European Commission
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Have you heard of the 3-30-300 🌳 rule?

Everyone should be able to:

🌲 See at least 3 trees from their home
🌳 Have 30% tree canopy cover in their neighbourhood
🍃 Live within 300 metres of a high-quality green space

Trees help us cool down our towns in the summer, improve air quality and regulate the water cycle.

That’s why The EU Biodiversity Strategy commits to planting at least 3 billion additional trees in the EU by 2030.

Learn more ➡️ https://europa.eu/!RGwp7f

An infographic illustrating the '3-30-300 Rule' for urban greenery. It features stylized drawings of trees and a bench, accompanied by three key guidelines: having 3 large trees visible from your home or workplace, ensuring 30% tree canopy cover in your neighbourhood, and living within 300 meters of a publicly accessible green space

European Commission
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A safer internet starts with smarter age checks.

Today, we're rolling out our first prototype of an age verification app to protect minors:

📱 Online platforms will be able to use it to protect our children from harmful and illegal content.

🚸Young people will be able to verify their age without revealing any other info, such as their identity.

🌍 The pilot phase kicks off with 🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸

Making sure our children and young people are safe online is our duty.

https://europa.eu/!BKxcW3

European Commission
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Have your say and help shape the future of tourism in the EU.

We are working on a new tourism strategy and are inviting citizens, travellers, and tourism professionals to weigh in.

Share your thoughts on:
🌱 Sustainability
🌐 Digitalisation
🌈 Inclusivity
🚀 Innovation

Help us shape a tourism sector that’s fairer, greener, and more resilient – for people, places, and the planet. 🌍

Contribute to our public consultation by 12 September 2025 👉 https://europa.eu/!cgFnQj

A sandy path leading through coastal dunes to a serene beach, with turquoise waves under a bright blue sky at the Baltic Sea near Łeba, Poland.

A photo of the village of Hallstatt in Austria at the foot of steep, forested mountains. A tall building with a pointed steeple stands near the water, surrounded by charming alpine-style houses and reflected in the calm lake.

An aerial view of Dubrovnik with tightly packed stone buildings and terracotta rooftops. The town is nestled along a deep blue sea, with medieval walls and fortifications visible near the shoreline.

A scenic view of Pietrele Albe Peak from Vladeasa mountain range, Cluj County, Romania.The sky is lit with red and orange clouds, and the foreground shows grassy meadows with wildflowers and scattered pine trees.

European Commission
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📱 Built to last

Your new smartphone or tablet must last longer, be easier to fix, and use less energy.

As new EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling laws have entered into force, here’s what changes:

🔧 Easier to repair – spare parts for at least 7 years
💧 More durable against drops, water, dust
💡 Labelled for energy use, battery life, durability
💶 €20 billion savings for consumers by 2030
🌱 Using 1/3 less energy vs. doing nothing

Smart rules. Smart savings. All win.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!vwY9Nn

An overhead shot shows a smartphone displaying an energy label, placed on a European Union flag. The energy label is prominently displayed on the phone screen, featuring the word "ENERG" in blue at the top right. Below this is a QR code and the text "MODEL IDENTIFIER." On the left, a bar graph with letters A through G illustrates energy efficiency, with "A" at the top in dark green, descending to "G" in red. A large "B" indicates the appliance's energy class. Below this, a battery or power symbol is accompanied by "15h 35min." Further down, three icons are arranged horizontally, followed by "XY00x" and "IP68." The EU flag, with its yellow stars on a blue background, fills the rest of the frame.

European Commission
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Financing innovative companies is crucial for the EU’s prosperity.

We can still do better to allow our companies to find funding, even though the pool of household savings in Europe is much larger than in the US.

We’re kicking off our Savings and Investments Union, including:

➡More opportunities for citizens looking to invest
➡Financial literacy strategy
➡More integrated European financial market
➡Easier investments in equity

It is time to unlock Europe's investment potential!

European Commission
@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu

Global progress for biodiversity! 🌍🌱

Elephants, orangutans, leopards, and whales—some of our most endangered species—are vital to ecosystems. Protecting them means protecting life itself.

At COP16 in Rome, global leaders committed to swift action on biodiversity:

✅ A roadmap for funding beyond 2030
✅ A new monitoring framework
✅ A review process for COP17
✅ The Cali Fund to support biodiversity-rich nations & Indigenous communities

More → https://europa.eu/!np7RDB

#WorldWildlifeDay

A baby elephant walks on dry ground while an adult elephant’s trunk reaches toward it.

A mother orangutan sits on the ground in a green forest, holding her baby close.

A blue whale swims in the deep ocean with light filtering through the water.

A leopard lies on a rock, looking straight ahead.