EU Commission Malta @ECRepMalta@respublicae.eu

⚠️ New rules to protect citizens and the environment from mercury ⚠️
Although highly toxic, it is still present in everyday products, such as dental amalgam and lamps. Let's eliminate these intentional uses and turn to safe alternatives!
https://europa.eu/!jh4nTX
#ZeroPollution https://t.co/qFvjOZZPuQ

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1681559576179773440

The EU's got your back. 🇪🇺
With the reinforced #YouthGuarantee, the EU is providing people under 30 with opportunities for:
👉 employment
👉 continued education
👉 apprenticeships
👉 traineeships
#EuropeanYearOfSkills
https://social-rights.campaign.europa.eu/skills_en https://t.co/zeB9wVPMeO

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1681302938973790209

Crossed the channel to meet our #Gozo colleagues and stakeholders.
@vellalor https://t.co/1FJvR6tkjH

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1681234524938682368

The EC presented a new infringements package, pursuing legal action against EU countries for failing to comply with EU law in several policy areas, such as:
🌳 Environment
⚖ Justice
⚡️ Energy
🚆 Transport
📊 Financial Stability
Read the key decisions ↓
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/inf_23_3445 https://t.co/bp7cngRcOa

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1681197163462922240

🎉 Happy World Emoji Day!🌟
Emojis give us the freedom to express ourselves on social media.
Let's celebrate diversity, embrace different viewpoints, and spread good vibes with emojis! 💕
#WorldEmojiDay https://t.co/aQTO41kP1X

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1680940519659290625

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With support  from #EUFunds, Xlendi Tower in Gozo has reclaimed its historical value and is now open to the public as an interactive museum
Take a look at the newly #restored Xlendi Tower in the video below 👇
#ERDF #Culture #Heritage
@PublicServiceMT | @EUinmyRegion https://t.co/SWhzWwqscL

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Fondi_eu/status/1680838367531917312

Tell us how your city is becoming more accessible to persons with disabilities by entering the 2024 #EUAccessCity Award!
Have you improved your city’s… ❓
🏙️ Built environment
🚍 Transport
🖥️ Information technology
🏥 Public services
Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!Bw34hf https://t.co/p9MC6VSdHD

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1680895221041864706

How can we reduce #foodwaste?
🔸Best practices via EU Platform on Food Losses & Food Waste
🔸Concrete solutions via European Consumer Food Waste Forum
🔸EU research & innovation via #Horizon2020 & #HorizonEurope
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/fs_23_3569
#FoodWasteEU https://t.co/Tby2tjlaxN

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1679506148528115714

Happening now: Network of Networks meeting at SEM - Servizzi Ewropej f'Malta uniting all EU information providers and national contact points in Malta.
A special occasion even due to the run-up to the European Elections 2024. @vellalor @ECRepMalta https://t.co/R0L5rdeYwE

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1679410677264310272

Share of energy consumption coming from renewables in 2021 (%):
🇸🇪 62.6 🇫🇮 43.1 🇱🇻 42.1 🇪🇪 38 🇦🇹 36.4 🇩🇰 34.7 🇵🇹 34 🇭🇷 31.3 🇱🇹 28.2 🇸🇮 25 🇷🇴 23.6 🇬🇷 21.9 🇪🇺 21.8 🇪🇸 20.7 🇫🇷 19.3 🇩🇪 19.2 🇮🇹 19 🇨🇾 18.4 🇨🇿 17.7 🇸🇰 17.4 🇧🇬 17 🇵🇱 15.6 🇭🇺 14.1 🇧🇪 13 🇳🇱 13 🇮🇪 12.5 🇲🇹 12.2 🇱🇺 11.7 https://t.co/tF7ET12RrY

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1679385245760765954

How innovative are #EU countries?
🟩Innovation leaders
🇩🇰🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇱🇧🇪
🟦Strong innovators
🇦🇹🇩🇪🇱🇺🇮🇪🇨🇾🇫🇷
🟨Moderate innovators
🇪🇪🇸🇮🇨🇿🇮🇹🇪🇸🇲🇹🇵🇹🇱🇹🇬🇷🇭🇺
🟧Emerging innovators
🇭🇷🇸🇰🇵🇱🇱🇻🇧🇬🇷🇴
The new #EUInnovation Scoreboard is out ⤵️
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_3683 https://t.co/wmJHg9BeG0

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1679022860566937602

Re @vellalor, Head of @ECRepMalta with Denise Fiorention, CEO at SEM Servizzi Ewropej , for a courtesy call and introductory meeting with one of our Europe Direct stakeholders https://t.co/TZHv0RNCem

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1679072749480730625

According to the Spring 2023 #Eurobarometer, the Maltese📷 are the first to think that #NextGenerationEU 📷 - the EU's €800bn recovery plan-will be an effective initiative to meet current economic challenges.
https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3052 https://t.co/Q7Xp7fjbr5

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1679080696847949826

In the 🇪🇺, we throw away about 5.8 million tonnes of textiles every year
This week, we proposed rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textiles & to support the sustainable management of 👕👟👗 waste across the EU: https://europa.eu/!Mqjfnv
#CircularEconomy https://t.co/qYk86C1NVk

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1678781292652158976

Re @vellalor, Head @ECRepMalta 📷 📷continues with his courtesy & introductory visits to various stakeholders: here (L to R) with Ambassador Caroline Whelan @IrishEmbMalta 📷; Ambassador @DjoekeAdimi @NLinMalta 📷, & @NinaGregoriEUAA, Executive Director @EUAsylumAgency https://t.co/59BdwqtwyI

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1678680046603493376

Optimism in Europe is growing slightly.
The 🇲🇹 are in the top10 for:
🤝Trust in the #EU
🥇in favour of investment in renewable energy
🥇in favour of the Euro
Agree with humanitarian and financial assistance to 🇺🇦
BUT:
Fear economy in🇲🇹and 🇪🇺 will worsen
Worried about inflation https://t.co/PJ1p54xc4Y

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1678397005146497024

Planning your summer ☀ holidays?
Here are some easy steps to make our trips more climate-friendly, from transportation 🚉 to activities at your destination🏕
Check out our #EUClimatePact tips ⤵
https://europa.eu/!d7R344
#MyWorldOurPlanet https://t.co/1xIMIJabXt

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1678418900403499008

In 2022, 🇪🇺 had the highest number of people employed and the lowest unemployment rates ever recorded.
🔹 EU economy grew by 3.5%
🔹 Employment at 74.6%
🔹 Unemployment at 6.2%
Labour shortages still exist in various sectors across all skill levels.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3704 https://t.co/mnVZ0Zpcff

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1678298072902950914

The green transition can create up to 1 million additional jobs in the EU by 2030!
In the context of the #EuropeanYearOfSkills & thanks to training initiatives funded by the EU, you’ll be able to get the skills you need to make the best of emerging opportunities.
#EUDataCrunch https://t.co/veyaTB5D4a

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1676969422622429187

The @EU_Commission's 4th Annual Rule of Law 📷Report is out. #Malta's recommendations can be viewed here:https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/upholding-rule-law/rule-law/rule-law-mechanism/2023-rule-law-report_en https://t.co/6d5vaRokeH

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ECRepMalta/status/1676544706870648833