Today, 25 November, the world is painted orange. Orange symbolises hope, a future free from violence and a world where women can live without fear. I am proud that EU-funded research offers hope and new tools that can help to stop violence against women at home and online.

Shaping Europe’s innovation future means inclusivity, balance, and competitiveness. The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come. 🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social

#ChooseEurope for Science is live! With €22.5 million under #MSCA, we’re funding organisations to: 🔬 Host postdoctoral researchers in all fields 🔬 Offer stable jobs and great working conditions 🔬 Create long-term career prospects Europe is where science thrives. More → link.europa.eu/6JhtHp

Financial literacy is key to wellbeing and independence. Our new financial literacy strategy will equip citizens with the skills required to budget better, save more and invest in their future. #InvestInYOU

The EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States are strengthening their partnership in research and innovation. Immediate actions will focus on health, climate change, energy and artificial intelligence in science. More info: link.europa.eu/KNqqXY

Great to be at these #RIdaysEU, having some fun with my colleague @minnawilkki.bsky.social and supporting some of the projects that we fund at the European Research Executive Agency. 🧪

EU invests €141M in 36 civil security projects to build a safer society! From AI customs tools to deepfake detection, these projects tackle crime, disasters, and border resilience. ⏳ Apply by 12 Nov 2025 for new #funding: link.europa.eu/7VfDtM #HorizonEU #research #security

Together with the EIB, we have announced financing worth €400 million to support the economic recovery and resilience of Palestine's local businesses. This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict. link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8

Exploring EU R&I impact at #RiDaysEU with @paul-rea.bsky.social also from REA. From tech for accessible culture to support for researchers in Widening countries, plus meeting the US scientist Andrew Liebhold who chose Europe for his career 🧪 wideradvance.bsky.social #ChooseEurope #Science4EU

Today we completed the proposal for our next long-term EU budget – nearly €2 trillion for Europe’s future! We will invest in simpler programmes and targeted investments across the EU, delivering for citizens and businesses.

(1/4) How can EU-funded research shape policy for a better Europe? 🔬 Colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) has produced a starter kit to help projects share scientific evidence effectively with policymakers: at European, national, regional, and local levels. #philsci #SciComm

The Union of Skills is here! Meet the research projects shaping Europe's workforce: 💡 SkillabProject SkiLMeeT scirearly Together, they're matching skills to labour market demands - and creating a more inclusive education system! More info ↓ europa.eu/!k6PWgM