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🗳️ 64% of young Europeans intend to vote in the next European elections on 6-9 June.      When it comes to youth and democracy, our latest Eurobarometer survey shows that European youth are active and ready to engage:    🙋 64% said that they have taken part in youth organisations' activities in the past 12 months;  ✍️ 48% reported that they had taken action to change society including signing a petition or participating in a rally.     Among the topics they are most active:  ➡ 34% human rights   ➡ 33% climate change and environment   ➡ 29% health and wellbeing   ➡ 29% equal rights regardless of gender, race or sexuality     Participation of young Europeans is essential for the future of our Union.     Our upcoming EU Youth Coordinator and a new youth check of the EU policymaking process will encourage having their voice heard.      Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eK8ihbp4     #EUelections2024 #Eurobarometer #UseYourVote    

🗳️ Do you know which day you’ll be voting? Check this map to see when you can vote in the upcoming European elections on 6-9 June. Most EU countries will be voting on Sunday 9 June but some will be voting earlier, while others even allow you to vote across multiple days. Make sure you know exactly when you can #UseYourVote. 📷 Copyright: © by European Parliament #EUelections2024

We should never take democracy for granted. Use your vote. Or others will decide for you.    📽️ Copyright: © by European Parliament   #UseYourVote #EUelections2024 

On 1 May 2004 the people of Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia became citizens of the EU.     In the past #20YearsTogether, both the EU and the newly joined countries witnessed growth and prosperity.    Thanks to EU investments and funds, modern infrastructure and connections have been built across all EU countries.     From the reconstruction of Eleftheria square in Cyprus to establishing an Oncology centre offering advanced diagnostics and treatment in Malta – plenty of EU funded projects have helped the economies of these countries grow, contributing to the wellbeing and prosperity of its citizens.    Today we are stronger together and each country is better off thanks to EU membership.    Can you spot your country’s success story? 

Europe is beautiful in all its diversity.    And the European Diversity Month is the perfect occasion to celebrate it, and those taking actions to build a true Union of Equality.     👏 Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards!     𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 🥇 Zagreb 🇭🇷  🥈 Växjö 🇸🇪  🥉 La Laguna 🇪🇸     𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 🥇 Corbetta 🇮🇹  🥈 Miranda de Ebro 🇪🇸  🥉 Casares 🇪🇸    These cities undertook concrete initiatives and dedicated strategies on how to support, protect and include women, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other vulnerable communities.     Ljubljana 🇸🇮, Miranda de Ebro 🇪🇸 and Växjö 🇸🇪 have received a special award for authorities enabling safe towns and cities for women in all their diversity, by addressing violence against women.    Learn more: https://europa.eu/!v9kCMG    #EUDiversityMonth #UnionOfEquality

🎵 “Because I'm happy! Clap along if you know what happiness is to you!” 🎵 Did you know that EU citizens tend to have higher life satisfaction rates compared to citizens in the rest of the world? This insight comes from the World Happiness Report published in March, which covers 143 countries worldwide. And here's the cherry on top: Happiness is flourishing, especially in EU countries that joined in 2004 or later! Our Eurobarometer confirms this uplifting trend, revealing a remarkable leap in life satisfaction from 68% to an astounding 89% in these countries. Even in countries already part of the EU, happiness is on the upswing, climbing from 84% to 86%. So, for this #EuropeDay, clap along in the comments with 👏 if you’re feeling happy today! Read more insights from the World Happiness Report → https://lnkd.in/gM2g3DP #20YearsTogether

Today, President von der Leyen is celebrating Europe Day in Vilnius. Lithuania’s commitment to our Union’s security and defence and our shared European values is indispensable. You’re making Europe so much stronger. #EuropeDay #20YearsTogether

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺    Today, on 9 May, we celebrate our unity and solidarity.    A month ahead of the #EUelections2024 (6-9 June), it is the perfect day to share your wishes for Europe and reflect on which EU you want in the future.    It's time to get involved and work together to build a brighter, more united future for all of us.    #EuropeanUnion #EuropeDay 

The European elections take place on 6-9 June. To protect your choices, be critical of what you read online. Protect yourself against manipulation. More info: https://europa.eu/!D9Cvb6 #EUelections2024

Only through unity and solidarity are we able to maintain the European project.    Tomorrow, we will celebrate the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration – a milestone in our history that set the foundation for the European Union as we know it today.    “Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity” — Robert Schuman 🇪🇺    And so, our Union began as a peace initiative, from 6 to 27 countries.     Let’s continue to work to build a brighter, more united future for all of us. Together, we are stronger!    ▶️ Discover the story behind the Declaration → https://europa.eu/!prcMPB   #EuropeDay #EUHistory