NextGenerationEU

NextGenerationEU is more than a recovery plan – it is a once in a lifetime chance to emerge stronger from the pandemic, transform our economies and societies, and design a Europe that works for everyone.

We have everything we need to make this happen. We have a vision, we have a plan and we have agreed to invest €806.9 billion* together.

Find out how the EU is making Europe healthier, greener, and more digital, and how you can be part of the change. As NextGenerationEU funding becomes available and projects kick off, you will find here real-life examples of the positive change they bring to you and others in your area. 

In the meantime, take a peek at the Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard and check out what’s coming and how your country is turning the EU vision into reality.

Together, we will Make it Real.

_{*This figure is in current prices. It amounts to €750 billion in 2018 prices.}

Europe is on track to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 – we will produce no more greenhouse gases than our ecosystems can naturally absorb. With NextGenerationEU, we will invest in environmentally-friendly technologies, roll out greener vehicles and public transport, and make our buildings and public spaces more energy efficient.

But we also need to protect our natural environment. We will:

• improve water quality in our rivers and seas, reduce waste and plastic litter, plant billions of trees and bring back the bees
• create green spaces in our cities and increase the use of renewable energy
• make farming more environmentally-friendly so our food is healthier.

The future will be driven by technology. So we’re making the next 10 years Europe’s digital decade! With NextGenerationEU:

• you will be able to connect everywhere with 5G and EU-wide ultra-fast broadband
• you will receive a digital identity (eID), making it easier to access online public services and giving you more control over your personal data
• our cities will become smarter and more efficient
• online shopping will be more secure
• artificial intelligence will help us to fight climate change and improve healthcare, transport and education.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in one way or another – physically, mentally, socially. Now, we want to build a safer and healthier EU so that we are better prepared for any future crisis.

With NextGenerationEU, we will:

• work with all EU countries to protect against health threats
• invest more in research and innovation to develop vaccines and treatments, not just for new diseases like coronavirus, but also for cancer
• modernise our health systems so that hospitals in every EU country have better access to new technology and to medical supplies
• fund training for Europe’s medical and healthcare professionals.

The pandemic has impacted all of our lives. Many have suffered illness or bereavement, others have lost jobs or income. Now we want to build a stronger, more resilient Europe.

With NextGenerationEU, we are:

• encouraging young people to study science and technology, which open doors to the green and digital jobs of the future
• supporting further education and apprenticeships
• offering loans and grants to young entrepreneurs.

From north to south, east to west, we want to build a Europe that works for everyone. We want all Europeans to have equal opportunities, whoever they are and wherever they live. And we want to celebrate diversity in all its forms.

With NextGenerationEU, we are:

• fighting against racism and xenophobia
• promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment
• protecting the rights of the LGBTQI+ community and combating discrimination
• strengthening EU law to cover all forms of hate speech and hate crime.