Every year, wildfires threaten lives, homes and nature across Europe.

But no country faces them alone.

This summer, the EU is deploying its largest-ever wildfire response:

🛩️ 22 firefighting planes + 5 helicopters
🧑🏽‍🚒 777 firefighters pre-positioned across high-risk areas
🆘 24/7 Emergency Response Coordination Centre
️🛰️ Copernicus satellite mapping
🇨🇾 Upcoming European regional firefighting station in Cyprus

When fires spread, so does our solidarity.

https://link.europa.eu/ntHWKk

The EU is making it easier than ever to ditch the car keys and hop on your bike.

The upcoming World Bicycle Day is the perfect occasion to do so.

With 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes and our European Declaration on Cycling, we are committed to boosting this experience for you:

✔️ Safer cycling networks
✔️ Dedicated bike spaces on cross-border trains
✔️ Funding for e-bike charging points and secure parking

Discover the EU’s most scenic bike paths: https://en.eurovelo.com/#routes-and-countries

The EU is making it easier than ever to ditch the car keys and hop on your bike.

The upcoming World Bicycle Day is the perfect occasion to do so.

With 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes and our European Declaration on Cycling, we are committed to boosting this experience for you:

✔️ Safer cycling networks
✔️ Dedicated bike spaces on cross-border trains
✔️ Funding for e-bike charging points and secure parking

Discover the EU’s most scenic bike paths: https://en.eurovelo.com/#routes-and-countries

In the EU, you belong – exactly as you are.

As Diversity Month comes to a close, we recall a simple principle for all: in Europe, you deserve to be safe, respected and free to be yourself.

That is why we are working to tackle discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all:

✔️ Gender equality
✔️ LGBTIQ+ equality
✔️ Rights of persons with disabilities
✔️ Combating racism and discrimination
✔️ Roma equality, inclusion, and participation

Read more: https://link.europa.eu/Nrrgvw

Looking for a good book tip? 📚

You’ve come to the right place! The winner of this year’s EU Prize for Literature has just been announced!

🎉 Huge congratulations to Dora Kaprálová with her book ‘Mariborská hypnóza’.

And to special mentions Hélène Frédérick and Vladimir Vujović.

Discover this year’s authors: https://euprizeliterature.eu/en/prize-edition/2026/

The latest survey shows that nearly 75% of Europeans believe their country benefits from EU membership.

Over the years, the EU flag has become the most recognisable symbol of a shared European identity, fostering a sense of solidarity and community.

Today marks 40 years since it was raised for the very first time in front of our headquarters in Brussels.

The EU flag belongs to all Europeans.
It’s a symbol of our shared values, opportunities and common future.

🔗 https://link.europa.eu/GjVcvD

The 2026 MSCA Doctoral Networks call for proposals is now open 🚀

We’re making close to €600 million available for researchers to work abroad, acquire new skills, and collaborate with leading scientific teams around the world.

Europe’s scientific talent is world-class. We intend to keep it that way.

Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/h9w4k3