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Music has the power to move us, connect us and improve our well-being.

On World Music Day, we celebrate not only the joy that music brings to our lives, but also its positive impact on health and social inclusion 💙

Research increasingly shows that cultural activities such as music, singing, dancing and other creative practices can support mental and physical health, strengthen communities and improve overall well-being throughout life.

Learn more on how culture can contribute to healthier and more inclusive societies across Europe: ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/hfMW9K

AI already helps us work smarter. Now it's helping Europe communicate better. 🌍

Funded through the Digital Europe Programme, the European Commission's AI-Based Multilingual Services offer a range of free tools to make communication across languages simpler, more accessible and faster.

From translation and transcription to plain-language rewriting and content summaries, they're helping you improve your work while respecting European standards for privacy and security!

Want to find out more? https://link.europa.eu/tvNRgk

Some wounds of war are not always visible. 🕊️

On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we honour the courage and resilience of victims around the world. Sexual violence in conflict is not only an attack on individuals, it is an attack on human dignity, human rights and entire communities.

Today, we remember those whose lives have been profoundly affected by these crimes and reaffirm the importance of justice, accountability and support for victims. Their voices matter. Their stories matter.

Building a more peaceful world means ensuring that such violence is never ignored, never accepted and never forgotten.

Recent research from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights highlights that the experiences of many women remain underreported in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Understanding these realities is essential to improving protection, support services and access to justice for victims.

📖 Read the report:
➡️ https://link.europa.eu/PCDTkF

Together, let us stand for dignity, respect and the protection of human rights for all.

Words can build bridges, but they can also create barriers.

On the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, we reflect on the importance of fostering respect, understanding and empathy in our communities.

Hate speech does not only affect individuals; it can weaken social cohesion, fuel discrimination and silence voices that deserve to be heard. Education has a vital role to play in addressing these challenges. By helping young people develop critical thinking, digital literacy and empathy, schools can empower them to recognise hate speech, challenge prejudice and stand up for one another.

Creating safer and more inclusive environments starts with everyday actions: listening, learning and, the most important, choosing respect over division.

Read the policy brief, available in 24 languages, on the role of education in countering hate speech ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/kpk6fT

🌈Every June, Pride celebrations across Europe shine a light on LGBTQI+ communities, celebrating diversity, raising visibility, and calling for equal rights.

In 2026, Pride also aligns with the ongoing implementation of the European Commission’s LGBTQI+ Equality Strategy, reinforcing a shared commitment to ensuring that everyone in the EU can live freely and safely. While progress is evident, challenges remain.

Data helps us understand these realities. Research from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights shows that more people feel comfortable being open about who they are, yet over half still report that they experience harassment.

Open datasets, including the FRA LGBTQI survey and Eurostat’s equality statistics, provide crucial insights into discrimination, safety, and quality of life across Europe.

By making this data accessible, platforms like the European Data Portal support transparency, informed policymaking, and inclusive action.
This Pride, go beyond awareness. Explore the data and be part of the change.

Read more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/gWXw83

Did you know the Erasmus programme was launched in 1987?

Since its creation, Erasmus has enabled millions of students, trainees, teachers and young people to study, train, work and gain experience abroad.

Beyond education, it has helped build lasting friendships, cultural understanding and a stronger sense of European identity ✨

For many, Erasmus has been a life-changing experience that broadened horizons and created memories across borders.

Read more about the programme and its impact ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/kPyRDD

Have you ever taken part in Erasmus? Share your experience with us in the comments 💙

Have you voted for us? Today is the last day!

We’re proud to be nominated twice for the European Ombudsman’s Award for Good Administration! 🇪🇺🥇

This recognition highlights initiatives that promote transparency, innovation and better public service across the EU and we’re honoured to be part of it.

You can support our projects by voting for:
- No. 42 – EU Law Tracker
- No. 24 – On a quest for facts: a fact-checking game

Your vote helps showcase projects that bring EU law and information closer to citizens. 🗳️

Voting closes today ⏳

Cast your vote here: https://link.europa.eu/N4KxH3

What's on the menu today? A tour of Europe's newest geographical indications! 🍐🌶️🧀🍄

From aromatic truffles in Spain to traditional fish from Finland, spicy chilli peppers from Italy and goat's cheese from France, 13 new products have joined the EU register of geographical indications:

- Trufa negra de Teruel 🇪🇸
- Pera del Bierzo 🇪🇸
- Judión de La Granja 🇪🇸
- Patata de Valderredible 🇪🇸
- Zampina di Sammichele di Bari 🇮🇹
- Simojärven muikku 🇫🇮
- Babic de Buzău 🇷🇴
- Confit d’oie du Sud-Ouest, Foie gras d’oie du Sud-Ouest, Oie du Sud-Ouest 🇫🇷
- Äpplen från Äppledalen 🇸🇪
- Peperoncino di Calabria 🇮🇹
- Mothais sur feuille 🇫🇷

Geographical indications protect products whose quality, reputation or characteristics are linked to a specific geographical area.

They help preserve local traditions, support producers and rural communities, and give consumers confidence in the authenticity of what they buy.

With these additions, the EU now protects more than 3,700 geographical indications, making it a global leader in safeguarding food heritage and promoting quality products. ✅

Read more on EUR-Lex: https://link.europa.eu/7VB8q9

If you were creating a European feast using products from this list, which ones would make it onto your table? ️🍽️

What is social justice and what is the EU doing to promote it?

How can Europe’s savings help shape its future?

What actions is the EU taking to put people and European values at the heart of our digital transformation?

These and other questions, close to our hearts, are asked and answered in our newsletter.

Every month, we spotlight a different topic and showcase selected publications from the EU institutions, agencies and bodies to help stay informed about the issues shaping the EU.

Our next spotlight is energy.

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