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Illustration on a bright yellow background showing hundreds of people standing closely together to form the outline of Europe. Most figures are dressed in blue, with a few in yellow, while others stand around the outside of the map. The EU flag appears in the top-right corner. At the bottom, blue text reads: "We stand together for social rights," with "for social rights" in bold.
A purple graphic featuring yellow stars from the European flag at the top. White and yellow text reads: 'Google fined €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act'. The European Commission logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Map of Europe showing average surface air temperature anomalies for 18–30 June 2026 compared with the 1991–2020 average. Large areas of Western and Central Europe, particularly France, Germany, Benelux, northern Italy and surrounding regions, are shaded dark red, indicating temperatures up to 9°C above average. Lighter orange and yellow shades show smaller positive anomalies across much of the rest of Europe. A colour scale at the bottom ranges from -9°C (dark blue) to +9°C (dark red). The map includes Copernicus Climate Change Service and European Union logos.
A graphic featuring blue text that reads "Building a single, competitive banking market." against a textured white background. Below the text is a circle of twelve yellow stars, positioned over a blue-tinted skyline of city skyscrapers. The European Commission logo is in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a purple-to-blue gradient background, featuring yellow stars at the top and the European Commission logo at the bottom. Central text reads: "AliExpress fined €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act." The word "AliExpress" is highlighted inside a yellow rectangle.
A group photo of the Spain men's national football team celebrating their victory. The caption reads, "It’s coming to Spain. It’s coming back to Europe."
Graphic with the headline: “Every year, 4–9% of unsold textiles are destroyed.” The phrase “4–9%” is highlighted in red, while the rest of the text is in large, bold, dark lettering. Below the text is a stylized orange illustration of a large pile of discarded clothing. A small sign on the right reads, “This changes today.” An EU flag appears in the bottom-right corner.
Promotional graphic featuring the Spain men's national football team posing for a group photo on the pitch. The text above them reads "¡VAMOS, ESPAÑA!" in large white letters. The European Union flag is in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a bright yellow background featuring a blue power plug and a blue European-style wall socket decorated with the European Union's yellow stars. Large black text reads, "PLUG, BABY, PLUG! Electrification target of 46% by 2040."
A group of people attending a discussion session, with two individuals standing and speaking into microphones while the audience, consisting of diverse adults, listens attentively. The event appears to be related to the European Citizens' Initiative. The text below says ‘New registrations’. There is a European Union flag at the bottom left corner.
Graphic featuring a metallic, dual-toned blue and gold statue of Lady Justice holding scales against a vibrant purple background. The text at the top reads "RULE of LAW Report 2026" framed by yellow accent brackets. The bottom right features the hashtag "#RuleOfLaw" and the European Commission logo.
Graphic with the text "450 MILLION STORIES" above a grid of diverse profession emojis, and "1 TEAM" below, followed by the European Union flag. The EU emblem is also in the top right corner.
An illustration of a gold-coloured satellite with extended solar panels orbiting high above the Earth in space. The curve of the blue and white Earth is visible at the bottom of the frame against a starry black background. Superimposed text reads: "Sentinel-1A. Your last mission, our new chapter" In the bottom-right corner is a white European Commission logo.
Graphic on a purple-to-blue gradient background with faint binary code overlay. At the center is a circular arrangement of 12 yellow symbols resembling the European Union flag, alternating between six stars and six icons: a ringing bell, a padlock, a crossed-out emoji, a shield with a checkmark, a document with a magnifying glass, and a crossed-out "AD" sign. Below the circle, the text reads: "DIGITAL SERVICES ACT. X to comply with transparency obligations and access to data rules." The European Commission logo is displayed in the bottom-right corner.
Graphic featuring the Taj Mahal at sunset with the flags of the European Union and India at the top. The text reads: "EU-INDIA TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL"
A close-up of the European Union and Ukraine flags side by side, with the overlay text "STRENGTHENING DEFENCE COOPERATION" in white capital letters. A small EU logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Infographic titled "Access to Public Drinking Water" in Europe (2026 data). It features a glass of water with horizontal markings representing the percentage of population access by country, marked with national flags. The percentages range from 100% (top tier countries like Cyprus, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.) down to 77% (Romania at the bottom). A note at the bottom states: "European Water services 2026 - Data not available for Croatia," alongside the European Union flag.
A promotional graphic about online child safety featuring a young child in a bright orange hoodie looking down at a smartphone. The child is positioned on the left against a blurred blue and green background with abstract paint-like accents. Large text on the right reads: "Special Panel" in white and "Child Safety Online" in yellow. The design emphasizes digital safety for children.
A white crocheted flower with a green centre on a black background. Below it is the text "Remembering Srebrenica". In the top right-hand corner is the EU flag.
Square graphic with a purple gradient background and several yellow five-pointed stars near the top. A yellow banner reads “PRELIMINARY FINDING.” Below, large white text states: “Instagram & Facebook addictive designs in breach of the Digital Services Act.” The European Commission logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
The image is divided into two main panels with bold, white text at the top and bottom. At the top, the large bold text reads: "This industrial accident 50 years ago". Below this is a black and white historical photograph showing an Italian Carabiniero officer in a full hazmat suit and gas mask, holding a sign in Italian that reads 'DIVIETO DI ACCESSO ALLE PERSONE NON AUTORIZZATE' ('ACCESS FORBIDDEN TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS'). He stands near other, more weathered warning signs detailing the contamination of crops and land by 'sostanze tossiche' (toxic substances). At the bottom of the image, the second large panel features the color photograph of the massive industrial refinery at dusk from "Seveso visual - shared.jpg". Multiple process towers and storage tanks are present, with the facility's lights beginning to glow against a warm orange, purple, and blue sunset sky. Hills are in the distance. This scene conveys a modern, organized industrial plant. Below this modern refinery photo is the text: "created the EU's longest-standing industrial safety law". The overall visual compares a specific moment of containment after a historic disaster (likely Seveso) with the ongoing operation of modern industry, which the text links through the creation of critical, long-term safety legislation. The historical image uses a film-like texture and cool tones, while the modern image is vibrant and clear.
Close-up of an industrial milling machine cutting a metal block with flying debris. The graphic includes a blue gradient overlay with text that reads: "RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. Europe's innovation performance strengthens amidst global competition," alongside the European Commission logo.
A vibrant, multicolored graphic featuring the words "Take the initiative!" in bold white text. Three grayscale figures of young adults are shown jumping and reaching upward dynamically against a background of bright blue, green, red, and yellow geometric shapes. In the bottom right corner is the European Citizens’ Initiative logo, which includes the EU flag.
A man carrying a young child walks through a field of grazing cattle at sunset. Text reads: "A vision for Agriculture and Food." The European Commission flag logo is in the top-left corner.
The video captures a scene on a road with multiple vehicles passing by in different directions. In the foreground, a cyclist wearing a helmet is riding along the side of the road. The road is marked with a white dashed line dividing the lanes. Overlayed on the video is the message ‘SAFER CARS PROTECTED CITIZENS’.
An informational graphic with a textured, light beige background. At the top, blue text reads, "33 YEARS defining the criteria for accession." Below this, there is a large, grainy, blue-monochrome group photograph of European political leaders from the 1990s standing together on outdoor steps. Overlaying the bottom of the photo is large, bold white text that reads "COPENHAGEN CRITERIA." In the bottom right corner, a simple black outline box contains the European Union flag symbol.
A three-panel meme comparing generations. The first panel shows floppy disks with the text "2000's kids don't know." The second shows a Blackberry phone keyboard with "2010's kids don't know." The final panel shows single-use plastic cups, plates, cutlery, and straws and the text "2020's EU kids don't know."
This map displays the land surface temperature patterns across Belgium on June 24, 2026. The temperature data is represented using a colour gradient, with red indicating higher temperatures (above 50°C) and blue indicating lower temperatures (around 20°C). A note explains that the Land Surface Temperature (LST) is the temperature of the soil and should not be confused with air temperature. The enlarged location at the bottom left corner marks two specific points: one with a temperature of approximately 47.4°C pointing to Brussels city and another with around 24.5°C pointing to Sonian Forest right next to it. The map is produced by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite, funded by the European Union.
Wind turbines in a green landscape under a clear blue sky. Overlaid text reads: "Modernisation Fund. €2.5 billion of EU ETS revenues invested in cleaner energy systems." The European Commission logo appears in the bottom right corner.
An infographic graphic with a light blue textured background. On the top left, large text reads: "E-commerce: fairer competition for EU businesses and better protection for consumers," with "EU businesses" and "consumers" in bold. At the bottom, a pair of hands holds a smartphone. A light-blue graphical beam extends upward from the phone screen, containing a white shopping cart icon, and projects a large image of a brown padded shipping envelope framed in blue. The envelope has a white shipping label that reads "Origin: outside EU" and "Destination: EU" above a barcode. In the bottom right corner is the flag of the European Union.
Illustration featuring a flowing red ribbon inspired by the Montenegrin flag with the national coat of arms, set against a dark blue background. Large white text reads "One step closer," followed by smaller text, "to Montenegro's EU accession," with "Montenegro's EU" highlighted in yellow. The European Union logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
Graphic showing a blue LEGO-style European Union flag with yellow stars partially overlapped by a red-and-white LEGO-style Danish flag, symbolizing Denmark joining or completing the NextGenerationEU initiative. The NextGenEU logo appears in the top right. Text at the bottom reads: "DENMARK – First to complete the set." The background is textured white.
An image of hands holding a colorful handmade sign reading "Be Yourself. Pride Month" at a Pride event in Auderville, France.
A large cargo aircraft is parked on an airport runway at sunset with its rear cargo door open as several people in high-visibility uniforms walk nearby. A blue banner overlays the bottom third of the image with the headline "VENEZUELA" in large yellow text and the message, "Immediate humanitarian aid to those affected by the recent earthquakes." The European Commission logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
A blue and yellow visual divided diagonally. The upper blue section features the white text ‘We are staying the course’, a partial circle of white stars, and several blue arrows pointing upwards and to the right. The lower yellow section has darker yellow rays emanating from the bottom left corner and features a small European Union flag icon in the bottom right corner.
An image shows a blue and yellow ribbon forming a loop with an EU flag pin at its intersection. The ribbon rests upon a horizontally divided background of blue (top) and yellow (bottom), mimicking the Ukrainian flag. Below the ribbon, large dark blue text reads: "Proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 march 2028", with bold text underlined in yellow. At the bottom right corner, there is a small icon representing the European Commission logo.
This image features a voting theme with a blue background decorated with yellow stars, reminiscent of the European Union flag. At the top, the text reads: ‘Vote locally, no matter where you live.’ The words ‘Locally’ and ‘live’ is written in bold yellow colour for emphasis. Below the text, there is a ballot box with a white ballot envelope being inserted, surrounded by other crumpled ballots inside. A small EU flag is positioned at the bottom right.
An infographic showing the "Total Ukraine Support Loan" of €90 billion. A progress bar highlights that "€3.2 billion disbursed" (yellow) and "€86.8 billion remaining" (light blue).
Graphic featuring a European Union-style road sign centered over a multi-lane highway at sunset. The main blue sign is ringed by twelve yellow stars and contains the text "EUROPE WORKS TOGETHER ACROSS BORDERS." Directly below it, a white rectangular sign reads "TO TACKLE CROSS-BORDER CRIME." Long-exposure light trails from traffic line the highway, and a small European Parliament logo is visible in the top left corner.
An illustration of a heart split vertically, with the left side showing the European Union flag and the right side showing the Spanish flag, set against a soft blue watercolour backdrop. Below the heart, dark blue text reads, 'Rebuilding together.
Blue European Commission graphic featuring the text “€838 MILLION” in large yellow letters and “for 319 leading researchers across Europe” in white text below. The European Commission logo appears in the bottom-right corner. The graphic highlights funding awarded through the latest European Research Council Advanced Grants competition.
Promotional image announcing “Moldova to join DiscoverEU.” The background shows an aerial view of a long freight train winding through a lush, green river valley partially covered by mist. Large white text on the left reads “Moldova to join DiscoverEU,” and a European Union flag logo appears in the bottom-right corner. The image conveys rail travel, nature, and European connectivity.
An underwater visual showing a thick, dark blue submarine cable with bright green rings running across the sandy seabed. Large white text overlays the image, reading: "Deep down, we keep Europe connected." The European Commission logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with the text 'LABELS THAT MAKE OUR LIVES EASIER' on a white textured background. It features three European regulatory labels: an EU Energy Label showing a B rating, a blue CE marking, and the EU Ecolabel logo. At the bottom, a blue button says 'AI GENERATED' next to the European Union flag icon.
A short video clip inside a large, arched European train station. A yellow and white passenger train is stopped at the platform as people walk alongside it. A blue and yellow overlay at the bottom reads: "TRANSPORT: €1.1 billion available to improve Europe’s transport infrastructure," next to the European Commission logo.
An infographic titled "DIVE INTO EXCELLENCE" regarding bathing water quality in the EU. The graphic features a horizontal bar chart where the bars are filled with a blue water texture, representing different European countries indicated by flags on the left. The bars range from a maximum of 100% at the top (Cyprus) down to 56.9% at the bottom (Estonia, just below Poland at 58.7%). In the center, a cutout of a swimmer wearing a red swimsuit and an orange swim cap is depicted mid-dive in a tuck position, appearing to dive into the data chart.
A close-up shot of Ursula von der Leyen speaking directly to a cluster of press microphones, gesturing slightly with her right hand. The microphones feature logos from news organizations like Al Jazeera, DW, and ORF, with a blurred European Union flag in the background.
A promotional graphic about artificial intelligence innovation. A technician wearing a black polo shirt and earplugs stands in a server room, focused on assembling or repairing hardware components inside an open computer chassis. Rows of server racks with flashing green lights fill the background. Overlaying the bottom-left of the image is the text: "ADVANCING EU AI. EUROPA selected as winner of Frontier AI Grand Challenge." The European Commission logo is displayed in the bottom-right corner.
Infographic slide numbered "3." with the EU logo at the top left. The text reads: "Conversion of natural areas to other land uses (e.g. expansion of urban areas)" followed by a large "90%". The bottom illustration shows industrial factory buildings and smokestacks releasing thick clouds of beige and brown smoke into the air, flanked on either side by green trees.
Graphic title slide with the logo of the European Union in the top left. The text reads "TOP 4 Threats to Biodiversity ACCORDING TO EUROPEANS". The illustration below shows a minimalist, stylized nature scene featuring a textured white background, a blue cloud, three green trees, two green flowers, a small green bird in the air, and a green fish swimming in a blue pond at the bottom.
A promotional graphic for global ocean protection. In the foreground, a dolphin's head breaks through the surface of deep blue water, alongside a seagull in flight. In the background, a white sailboat with people on deck glides across the water, set against a blurred coastal town on a hillside. The bottom left features text that reads: "GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION. EU commits over €338 million at Our Ocean Conference." The European Commission logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
A promotional graphic with a deep purple background, inviting viewers to "Connect with us on" a platform symbolized by a large stylized letter "W." The "W" has a 3D effect, with the left half in white and the right half in a light mint green. Five large, yellow five-pointed stars curve along the top, right, and bottom edges, reminiscent of the European Union flag. In the bottom right corner, there is a small, white institutional logo representing the European Commission.
Infographic with the headline: “72% of parents are concerned about their children being exposed to harmful or inappropriate content online.” Below the text, a blue-toned illustration shows a parent standing beside a child who is sitting in a chair looking at a smartphone. The illustration appears to rest in an open hand extending across the bottom of the image, symbolizing protection or care. At the bottom left, the source is cited as “Flash Eurobarometer May 2026.” The European Commission logo appears in the bottom right corner. The background is a light, textured beige.
The image is a shot from a video game, featuring a sleek, modern sports car driving through a neon-lit cityscape at night. The scene has a futuristic and energetic vibe, with glitch-style text that reads ‘GAME NOT OVER’ overlaying the scene. The presence of a green progress bar at the top. There is a European Commission logo at the bottom left corner.
A EU star-styled visual showing only five stars with Ukraine and Moldova's flags inside two of them. Below, the text, "All EU countries agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova."