This Sunday, 21 February, is International Mother Language Day. The EU is proud of its linguistic diversity: 24 official languages and some 60 regional and minority languages with varying degrees of official recognition throughout our territory. Language is a vital expression of identity and culture, which is why theCultural Compass for Europeaims to preserve this […]
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Relations between the EU and Armenia continue to deepen ahead of their first summit
Relations between the EU and Armenia continue to deepen at a crucial moment in the partnership, underscoring the strong shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation on key strategic priorities. In view of Commissioner Marta Kos’s planned visit on 19 and 20 March and ahead of the first EU-Armenia Summit, senior European Commission officials paid a […]
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37 Europe Direct centres bring the European Union closer to citizens in Spain from 1 January 2026
A new generation of Europe Direct centres is available to all citizens. On 29 and 30 January, Europe Direct centres and European Documentation Centres met to address the challenges of communicating European issues to citizens in our country. Madrid, 2 February 2026.- The new generation of EUROPE DIRECT centres is now up and running. A […]
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Safeguarding democracy in Europe: Council shines a light on culture’s vital role
At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, culture and cultural heritage are essential to safeguarding democracy and upholding European values. This is the message put forward by EU culture ministers in conclusions approved in Brussels today. The ministers stress the need to protect and promote culture in all its forms and Europe’s cultural heritage as crucial factors in […]
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European Solidarity Corps to benefit from an increased budget of €175.3 million in 2026
Last Novmeber 14, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower […]
Read MoreCommission launches new Culture Compass for Europe
On November 12th, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework is designed to shape EU cultural policy, to ensure that culture plays a central role in fostering European identity, celebrating diversity, and promoting excellence. In times […]
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Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026
Last November 12, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. […]
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DiscoverEU celebrates 40 years of Schengen with 40,000 tickets for young travellers
The European Commission is offering 40,000 young people a unique opportunity to explore Europe through DiscoverEU, an action of the Erasmus+ programme, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen area. To apply for a travel pass, young people born between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007 must complete a short quiz about the EU on […]
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Discover projects aiming to transform Europe’s public libraries
A new CORDIS Synergy Info Pack presents fourteen projects from different countries, sectors and funding programmes working together towards a common goal: making Europe’s public libraries fit for the future. Public libraries have long been a fundamental pillar of Europe’s social fabric. Once seen as quiet havens for reading, today they have reinvented themselves as […]
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