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Student life during Erasmus+ at Sofia

26 September is the European Day of Languages. It promotes linguistic diversity, encourages language learning, and highlights the importance of translation and language-related professions. Find out about the yearly Juvenes Translatores competition and how the EU promotes multilingualism.

Energy poverty

According to a new analysis, between 8% and 16% of the EU population is facing energy poverty. It also finds that people with low incomes are not necessarily energy poor but that adults with jobs or higher education levels are at less risk of experiencing energy poverty.

Westhof Bio farm, Friedrichsgabekoog and Wöhrden, Germany

This year’s winners of the EU Organic Awards come from Austria, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Spain and Italy. They showcase sustainable and inspiring projects across the European organic value chain in 8 different categories, from Best organic food processing SME to Best organic city.

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The common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.

Discover the EU’s priorities for 2024-2029, promoting a free and democratic Europe, developing a strong and secure Europe, establishing a prosperous and competitive Europe.

Find out how many EU Member States there are, how big the EU economy is, how people live in the EU, and other useful facts about the EU.

Discover what the EU does for citizens, how it protects rights, promotes prosperity and strives to make the world a safer place.

Teaching material, games and much more about the European Union and its activities, for children, teenagers, teachers and parents.

Learn more about the EU in these handy publications on how the EU works, from the euro and law, to history and travel.