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🌐"We are more resolved than ever to protect our planet" said European Council President Charles Michel at #COP27
The UN climate meeting focuses on implementing the #ParisAgreement
Find out more 👉 https://europa.eu/!fmKWM6
#ECOFIN | At today's meeting, ministers discussed:
🔹 strengthening the resilience of the EU banking sector
🔹 creating a structural solution for regular financial assistance for Ukraine in 2023
🔹 further fighting harmful tax practices
More details 👉 https://europa.eu/!VDWyhc
#Eurogroup | At today's meeting, finance ministers discussed budgetary measures to mitigate the impact of high energy prices.
Read more about it 👉https://europa.eu/!DBtJnk
Journalism is not a crime. Attacking journalists is.
Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of democracy, and we stand by those who have the courage to speak up.
Not just today, on International Day to #EndImpunity for Crimes against Journalists.
Every day.
📣 Call for nominations!
The @EUombudsman has launched its 4th 🇪🇺 ‘Award for Good Administration’ 🏅
Know a project with a positive impact on EU citizens? Or contributed to an interesting project yourself?
Submit your nomination by 31 January 👉 https://europa.eu/!HYMG89
#EOaward
Today we join the Czech people in celebrating their national day 🎊🎊
The Czech Republic is currently at the helm of the Council, holding its presidency until the end of 2022.
Happy Czech national day! 🇪🇺 🇨🇿 Všechno nejlepší k českému státnímu svátku! 👉 https://europa.eu/!Np9HtK
On 🇦🇹 national day, let's take a look at this commemorative coin celebrating 100 years of the Austrian Republic.
The goddess of wisdom, Pallas Athena, serves as a symbol of Austrian parliamentarianism.
Alles Gute zum Nationalfeiertag, Österreich! 🎉
#EUROat20
⚖️🇪🇺 Today is European Day of Justice!
Ever heard about the EU e-Justice Portal? 👉 It's an online platform in 23 EU languages where people, businesses and legal professionals can find answers to legal questions.
Find out more: https://e-justice.europa.eu/
📌 climate summit #COP27
📌 biodiversity summit #COP15
📌 industrial emissions rules
These are some of the topic discussed by EU environment ministers today. Find out more 👉https://europa.eu/!QkTXrd
EU countries are committed to making the EU climate neutral by 2050.
What does climate neutrality mean and how do EU countries plan to achieve this goal?
EU countries are firmly committed to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming.
With the EU climate law, EU climate goals have become a legal obligation. EU countries are working with the #Fitfor55 package to cut emissions by 2030.
The EU has a strong relationship with the United Nations.
🇪🇺 It is committed to 🌐 multilateralism and supports a strong and effective 🇺🇳 United Nations @UN.
Biodiversity is the backbone of life. It is as essential for humans as for the environment and climate. Yet it is declining.
2022 marks 30 years of EU member state cooperation on the protection of natural habitats and their species.
1️ size 🔌 fits all 📱❗ The Council adopted the new rules to introduce a common USB-C charging port 🔌 for a whole range of electronic devices in the 🇪🇺
What are the benefits?
♻️ Less e-waste
🔌 Savings of up to €250 million from charger purchases
👉 https://europa.eu/!MMf3Yw
RT @EUCouncilPress: 🇪🇺 @EUCouncil adopts Regulation that further restricts the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in waste.
#POPs are particularly toxic substances and cause damage to health and the environment.
Read our press release 👇
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/10/24/council-formally-adopts-further-restrictions-to-forever-chemicals-in-waste/
The EU adopted a new sanctions package in response to Russia’s annexation in Ukraine:
🗹 introducing an oil price cap in EU law
🗹 additional trade restrictions
🗹 sanctions targeting an additional 30 individuals & 7 entities
EU countries agreed to set up a military assistance mission to train the Ukrainian army.
🔎 around 15,000 troops on EU soil
More ➡️ http://europa.eu/!F7GcGr
RT @CharlesMichel: The energy proposals are on the table. We are determined to act together to get a positive impact.
This is fundamental for households, families, and for businesses across the EU.
✔️Digital Services Act: signed in Strasbourg today!
New rules for a safer online environment will enter into force soon.
💻 The #DSA protects your rights online & fights the spread of illegal content.
More in our feature story ➡️http://europa.eu/!KNXnPc
#DigitalEU
RT @EU2022_CZ: 📜 Important legislations will soon enter into force as @MikulasBek & @EP_President signed the Digital Services Act, the directive on adequate minimum wage…
#GAC | 🇪🇺EU affairs ministers discussed:
✔️ October 20-21 #EUCO preparation
✔️ Rule of law in Poland
✔️ #CoFoE follow-up
✔️ Debate on 🇪🇺EU electoral law
Read more in main results 👇
https://europa.eu/!9ckXQj
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