"When it comes to AI production, I don't see any right for the machines to have freedom of speech.
Signatories of the EU Code of Practice against disinformation should put in place technology to recognise AI content and clearly label it to users."
— Vice-President @VeraJourova
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1665672911661985794
We stand by Moldova.
This week, we announced a new support package to help Moldova address the impact of the war on its doorstep and to bring it closer to the EU.
It has five points:
→ lowering the roaming charges
→ mobilising €1.6 billion for economic support
→ supporting…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1665323808738222080
How important is it for Ukraine to be part of the #EUCivilProtection ?
Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, highlights the invaluable support extended by EU countries. ⬆
🇺🇦 can always rely on our unwavering solidarity and partnership.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1665248518171181057
This week we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)!
Wildfires, earthquakes, or a global pandemic...
Recent events have proved that no country is immune to disasters ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1665011456700567552
This week we presented a new infringements package.
We pursue legal action against EU countries for failing to comply with EU law in several policy areas, such as:
🌳 Environment
⚖ Justice
⚡️ Energy
🚆 Transport
📊 Financial Stability
Key decisions ↓
http://europa.eu/!dcCGdY
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664965906622021632
Weekend recap ↓
Roaming with Moldova
📂http://europa.eu/!Yhd7t3
EU-US Trade and Technology Council
📂http://europa.eu/!WN6HcW
EU doubles #rescEU firefighting fleet
📂http://europa.eu/!7yHbkC
President @vonderleyen keynote speech in Bratislava
📂http://europa.eu/!RVFkMg
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664920356023304196
How important is it for Ukraine to be part of the #EUCivilProtection ?
Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, highlights the invaluable support extended by EU countries. ⬆
🇺🇦 can always rely on our unwavering solidarity and partnership.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664519716801527809
Companies, chiefly small and medium enterprises, will benefit from uniform patent protection in EU countries representing 80% of our GDP – with others expected to join in the future.
We are fully committed to supporting innovation and protecting intellectual property in the EU.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664265461591318528
The new system will strongly reduce the gap in patent protection costs between us and our major trade partners – including the USA and Japan.
While the new Unified Patent Court will further ensure companies have effective protection of their patent rights ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664264241510252545
Without any added formalities, the Unitary Patent will be effective in 17 EU countries, 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇬 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇹 🇸🇮 🇸🇪
In practice, this cuts the renewal fees over 10 years from around €29,000 to less than €5,000 ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664263812034486272
Today, Moldova is the political heart of Europe.
The European Political Community meeting in Bulboaca 🇲🇩 will be an opportunity for us and 47 Heads of State and Government to discuss common issues and strengthen the security, stability, and prosperity of our continent.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664198104818622466
We have grown close cooperation in many fields, from health to customs. The EU Partnership Mission in Moldova we opened yesterday is the next step to help the country increase its resilience.
Rest assured Moldova is not alone. ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664197703000023041
Since 2021 we have provided over €1.09 billion in assistance – including €295 million in Macro-Finance Assistance this year.
We have already mobilised €673 million under the Economic and Investment plan. We will triple the amount with €1.6 billion in additional financing.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664197043684876289
RT @vonderleyen: Unity and Strength.
This is what the European leaders gathering in Moldova today are demonstrating.
Together we stand up for our values.
And we stand up for Ukraine.
Today we will also discuss challenges at European scale: energy, security, connectivity. https://t.co/zQ2AfbHfKw
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664183137918767105
Happy Anniversary to the European Central Bank!
With a quarter-century of dedicated service, the ECB has played a crucial role in maintaining price stability and fostering growth.
Let's raise a toast to their unwavering commitment to a strong monetary union!
#ECB
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664156824705138689
Today, a new European citizens’ initiative was registered!
Learn about the organisers’ proposal and check out all initiatives collecting support
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663893318382542859
"Above all, there must be the principle: nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."
— President @vonderleyen at the @GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663863046161285130
RT @vonderleyen: Glad to meet @LudoOdorPM.
We discussed Slovakia’s implementation of the #NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan and the transit of Ukrainian grain via the Solidarity Lanes.
Slovakia’s cooperation will be instrumental.
We also agreed to join forces to combat disinformation. https://t.co/gEi5gGwX2r
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663844370183847936
This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:
🔹 Protection of adults in cross border situations
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663810543151398912
Tobacco kills up to half of its users. Help us create a tobacco-free Europe.
Tobacco consumption is the leading cause of preventable cancer, with 27% of all cancers attributed to tobacco use.
We want to change this with #EUCancerPlan.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663794185357623296
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