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EU energy ministers discussed today a proposal for a market mechanism aiming to protect citizens and the economy against excessively high #EnergyPrices.
👉They will seek agreement on the new rules at the next #TTE Energy Council on 19 December.
More: https://europa.eu/!JrRtKr
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1602766897757446146
Microchip production comprises over 1 000 steps with many actors involved around the world 🌍 in complex supply chains.
The Council is working on new rules to ensure the EU's chip supply and strengthen its competitiveness in the field.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1601862855309115392
#JHA | EU ministers responsible for justice agreed a common position on two proposals:
➡️ environmental crime
➡️ digital justice
They also adopted conclusions on the fight against impunity in Russia’s war of aggression against #Ukraine.
More: https://europa.eu/!Vrkg3t
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1601274775631904768
#EPSCO | EU #health ministers adopted recommendations on:
✅ combating vaccine hesitancy
✅ cancer screening
They also discussed the European health data space #EHDS & #COVID19 vaccine procurement.
More 👉 https://europa.eu/!Xcfch8
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1601256917644767233
There is no risk of food shortages in the EU.
€500 million have been allocated to ensure EU farmers can continue agricultural production despite rising costs, especially for fuel and fertilisers.
Read our interactive story → https://europa.eu/!FfbhMf
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1601119538531414017
EU home affairs ministers have agreed to lift border controls with Croatia. They also adopted new rules on resilience of critical entities and discussed migration and asylum.
More information: https://europa.eu/!vHn4fq
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600946482730782720
✅ #EPSCO | 🇪🇺 EU countries adopted two recommendations on:
🤱 early childhood education & care
👴 affordable high-quality long term care
Find out more ➡️ https://europa.eu/!PgcfXq
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600940016741494784
✅ #EPSCO | 🇪🇺 EU ministers agreed a common position on the #asbestos at work directive.
They want to:
📉 lower exposure limits
🔬 use improved measurement methods to detect asbestos fibres
Find out more ➡️ https://europa.eu/!tPXhQG
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600940012660731904
#EPSCO | 🇪🇺 EU ministers agreed on a common position to better protect workers who are exposed to #asbestos at work.
They also adopted recommendations on early childhood care and on affordable quality long-term care and discussed #platformwork.
More 👉 https://europa.eu/!j3yvbY
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600940006964547584
The Council adopted new rules to ensure that critical sectors such as energy, water, transport and health are able to prevent, respond to and protect against:
➡️ hybrid attacks
➡️ natural disasters
➡️ terrorist threats
➡️ public health emergencies
More: https://europa.eu/!bQPt7K
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600913624738197504
🎂 Happy birthday to the European flag 🇪🇺 !
It was first adopted by @coe 67 years ago today, and it became the EU emblem in 1985.
Do you know what it symbolises? Click here to find out more 👉 http://europa.eu/!6bVFKk
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600755054641717249
Today the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights turns 22! The EU charter protects the rights of all EU citizens and residents:
👵human dignity
📣freedom
🙋equality
🤝solidarity
🗳️democracy
⚖️justice
Find out more about how the EU protects human rights 👉 https://europa.eu/!Pv79N6
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1600399720681086977
Helping get food out of #Ukraine has been a priority for EU countries since Russia started the war. Ukrainian grain is vital for thousands of people in Africa and Asia.
The 🇪🇺🇺🇦 #SolidarityLanes have made it possible for Ukraine to continue exporting its products.
#FoodSecurity
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/food-for-the-world-eu-countries-mitigate-impact-russia-war/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=20221205-foodcrisis&utm_content=card
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599779627332943873
✔️ agreement on trans-European transport network TEN-T
✔️ conclusions on inland waterway transport
✔️ information on progress on #Fitfor55 proposals
✔️ discussion on #SolidarityLanes
Read more about today’s Transport Council here: https://europa.eu/!VFbCyr
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599760214550773761
EU sanctions against #Russia are having an impact and the figures prove it.
According to the @OECD, 2022 has been a bad year for the Russian economy 👉 Russia's GDP is expected to drop by 5.5% and will continue to drop in 2023.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599729035478695938
🔁Connecting Europe for greener, faster and smarter mobility.
EU ministers have agreed new rules for the further development of an EU-wide transport network.
When completed, the TEN-T will provide more sustainable and faster connections between cities - for people and goods.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/12/05/trans-european-transport-network-ten-t-council-adopts-its-position-to-ensure-sustainable-connectivity-in-europe/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=20221205-TTE-TEN-T&utm_content=carousel
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599716764132179968
🚫🛢️ The EU ban on the purchase, import and transfer of crude oil from Russia applies from today.
What does that mean in practice? Watch our animation to find out ⬇️
More information about EU sanctions against Russia:
https://europa.eu/!pBGPVD
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1599701717301411840
Are you familiar with Murano glass 🍷 or Solingen cutlery 🍴?
These products & many more will soon benefit from new EU rules.
The Council is working on intellectual property rights protection for specific products whose qualities are linked to the area where they are produced👇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncil/status/1599337211857580032
#EYCS | 🇪🇺 EU ministers met in Brussels to discuss:
🔹 solidarity to 🇺🇦Ukraine's #education & #culture sectors
🔹 achievements & legacy of European Year of #Youth #EYY2022
🔹 opportunities in #sport
More 👉 https://europa.eu/!YktcnB
Increased cyberattacks require a stronger EU response.
EU ministers adopted the new #NIS2 rules which will strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity work. These new rules are part of wider actions to build the EU’s resilience against physical & digital risks.
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