๐ช๐บ We are building the future...
The new Technological Sovereignty Package will allow Europe to develop, control and scale up critical technologies โ
The @NOUS_project helps build a connected European computing ecosystem.
The EU-funded initiative develops an open-source architecture linking cloud, edge, high-performance and quantum computing, improving interoperability and data sharing.
#WeekendRead: link.europa.eu/G8rGhT
New digital tools could make Europe's shipyards greener and more competitive.
The EU-funded ESY project develops technologies to track energy use, reduce waste and improve efficiency, helping shipyards lower their footprint and cut costs.
#WeekendRead: link.europa.eu/Fd8mq6
๐Olรก Brasil! ๐ง๐ท
Today, we signed a Digital Partnership with Brazil to strengthen our cooperation in key areas for digital and tech:
โช๏ธuse of AI
โช๏ธconnectivity
โช๏ธdata protection
โช๏ธglobal supply chains
โช๏ธsafety of minors online
Read all about it: link.europa.eu/PxhG8X
Europe's landscapes tell a climate change story: less ice, more heat, stronger floods, longer droughts.
๐#DestinE is building a digital twin of our planet to help scientists & policymakers understand & respond to these changes.
Turning data into action: destination-earth.eu
AI is helping scientists monitor wildlife by listening to nature.
The EU-funded BioacAI project is developing AI to identify species from sound recordings, helping researchers track biodiversity, detect ecosystem changes and analyse data at scale.
#FrAIdaylink.europa.eu/VBbCGp
โ ๏ธCyber risks donโt stop at borders.
How can we be better prepared against these threats?
A two-day exercise led by @enisa_eu brought together 5,000 participants from across the EU to test cyber defences for maritime and railway infrastructures.
link.europa.eu/wQYwxt
๐From 2 August, new transparency rules under the AI Act will apply.
Deepfakes and AI-generated content published on matters of public interest must be clearly labelled.
Users must also be informed when interacting with AI systems such as chatbots.
๐link.europa.eu/pKjVVB
๐๏ธ Figures of the EU:
In 2025, 94% of Europeans used the internet in the previous three months.
Almost 9 in 10 connected via mobile devices.
1 in 3 used generative AI tools.
74% bought goods or services online.
Discover more insights from @EU_Eurostat: link.europa.eu/PFqVxW
What if labels could help with AI too? ๐ท๏ธ
Today, the European Commission published the Code of Practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content: a voluntary instrument supporting the AI Act's transparency obligations from 2 August 2026.
๐ link.europa.eu/pKjVVB
ALT A four-quadrant grid titled Labels that make our lives easier. The four EU labels shown are: the energy efficiency rating for appliances, the CE marking, the EU Ecolabel with its flower of stars, and the AI Generated label.
If you need a treasure map to unsubscribe, it's probably a dark pattern, not a design flaw.
These deceptive techniques are used by online platforms to manipulate users' behaviour, often without their knowledge or consent.
The DSA is helping tackle themโ
link.europa.eu/mDgPry
Chips power our daily lives.
The EU is focused on the next gen of tech:
โ Stronger semiconductors manufacturing capacity
โ Boost internal demand
โ Less strategic dependencies
โ Better conditions for investment & competitiveness
Chips Act 2.0 โ link.europa.eu/BFrcgf
๐๏ธAudio formats are evolving, and so is our support.
New funding available to help produce and distribute innovative audio formats for independent reporting on European issues, from podcasts and talk shows to reports and more.
๐ Apply by 7 September!
link.europa.eu/xwtgVv
Children's online safety is a major concern across Europe.
New @EURightsAgency findings show that 89% of Europeans worry about kids being exposed to violent content online.
We're working to create a safer digital world for minors in the EU.
Full report: link.europa.eu/Chx34D
๐ช๐บ๐ฐ๐ช EU and Kenya strengthen their partnership on digital and tech.
New investments in connectivity, digital infrastructure and digital transformation will help create new opportunities for businesses and citizens on both sides.
Learn more โ
link.europa.eu/48jkHx
๐The ocean covers 70% of Earth, yet only 5% has been explored. Weโre working to change that.
#OceanEye is Europeโs plan to unlock the deep-sea mysteries and become a global leader in ocean intelligence and observation.
Discover how โ
#WorldOceanDaylink.europa.eu/7Fjhfy
โ๏ธPhysics
๐งชPharmaceutical discoveries
๐คMachine learning
๐ก๏ธCybersecurity
& more!
@EuroHPC_JU quantum systems are working together with supercomputers in various fields.
Discover how high-performance computing is driving innovation in EU โ link.europa.eu/G9TpJv
E-sales are growing across the EU. ๐
In 2025, 24% of EU businesses made e-sales, up from 19% a decade ago.
Highest rates:
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania: 43%
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark: 38.8%
๐ธ๐ช Sweden: 36.7%
Full dataset by @EU_Eurostat.
Read more here: ๐ link.europa.eu/KgPkH7
The number of ICT specialists in the EU keeps growing.
In 2025, more than 10 million people worked as ICT specialists across the EU, representing 5% of total employment. Sweden, Luxembourg and Finland recorded the highest shares.
#WeekendRead: link.europa.eu/QF9Tb8
Women make up over half of the EU's science and technology workforce.
According to @EU_Eurostat, women accounted for 52.5% of 81.6 million employed in 2025. However, they were underrepresented among scientists and engineers, making up 40.8%
#WeekendRead: link.europa.eu/Vt7ccF
More than 60% of people use AI for mental health support
According to a new survey, 63% have used AI tools for mental health questions. However, 45% reported being dissatisfied with advice, highlighting concerns about the quality of AI guidance.
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