European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

France will host the EU's second exascale supercomputer.
Named Jules Verne, it will perform more than a billion billion operations per second, enabling scientific discoveries in the fields of:
👩‍⚕️health
🌍climate change
💡clean energy technologies
Read more ↓… https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1673700297875546113 https://t.co/jxx8pE8Pze

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Re Equality and non-discrimination are core values and fundamental rights in the EU, protected in our Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
In 2020, we adopted the first LGBTIQ Equality Strategy to be at the forefront of efforts to better protect LGBTIQ people’s rights ↓ https://t.co/dAhnNQHp0N

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1673672490667634691

Re This strategy shows our commitment to build a #UnionOfEquality, protecting and promoting the rights of the LGTBIQ community across the European Union.
Together, we will strive for a Europe where everyone feels free – without fear of persecution. https://t.co/KVTXvnv7X9

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We are getting rid of Russian fossil fuels.
In March, EU oil imports from Russia fell by 90% compared to the 2019-2022 average.
EU sanctions against Russia and the G7 price cap on Russian petrol and related products are delivering results.
#REPowerEU https://t.co/CT8o6jA2PV

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Article 4 : Prohibition of torture
Torture and ill-treatment have no place in the EU.
It is non-negotiable under international law.
We remain the leading actor in the global fight against torture.
Read more → https://europa.eu/!RU36bg https://t.co/4EeuG3jDCR

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Re Germany and Poland will not have possibility to import Russian oil by pipeline.
We introduce very targeted derogations to export bans to enable the maintenance of the Caspian Pipeline which transports Kazakh oil to the EU through Russia.
#StandWithUkraine https://t.co/BYD3ij3TNs

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1672157035541004289

Re New transport restrictions have been introduced to clamp down on the circumvention of the prohibition for Russian freight road operators to carry good to the EU.
Also a prohibition to access EU ports for vessels not compliant with the new measures.
#StandWithUkraine https://t.co/9zpWKKwnNq

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1672170969761304577

Re Today’s package contains new listings of individuals and entities including Russian decision-makers and military leaders complicit in the war against Ukraine.
The list also includes key figures involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Russia.
#StandWithUkraine https://t.co/O9o4Hvtd7z

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1672170973703860225

Re The new package of sanctions also imposes an extension of the media ban to 5 additional channels, and additional provisions on information exchange and reporting.
#StandWithUkraine https://t.co/n805b9aZtT

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#PhotosOfTheWeek
📸1. Weekly meeting of the #vdlCommission.
📸2. Visit of Vice-President @VDombrovskis to Kenya.
📸3. Participation of Commissioner @JanezLenarcic in the ALL-ECHO event.
📸4. HR/VP @JosepBorrellF visits the Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.
More on @EC_AVService! https://t.co/yL3D916ULb

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It is time to take our partnership to the next level.

The EU and Argentina team up to develop sustainable raw materials value chains for lithium and copper.

It will help to boost Argentina's economy, provide clean energy and fight climate change together.

#GlobalGateway

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668679632135290881

We want Europe to fully benefit from sustainable finance.

That's why we are facilitating European companies seeking investments to transition towards a climate-neutral and sustainable future, regardless of where they are today.

Check out how → http://europa.eu/!pXwtTg
#EUInvest

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668612470129262592

We will also ensure better clarity on ESG-related risks, impacts, and opportunities, and prevent misinformation – from greenwashing to social washing, with:

- More transparency on ESG ratings
- More integrity, and supervision of rating providers
- Better clarity on data sources

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668610196988477440

We are further expanding it:

- Including activities for the circular economy, prevention of pollution, water, and biodiversity

- Adding climate objectives to boost its adoption and help finance the transition ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668608980673785856

This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:

🔹 Social economy framework conditions
🔹 Sustainable finance

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668558839409676289

"We appreciate Brazil's very clear condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine in multilateral fora.

Together with Ukraine, we want a just, comprehensive and lasting peace."

— President @vonderleyen in Brasilia

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668537944494297092

Brazil's leadership on climate and biodiversity is essential and the European Union is here to support it.

Our partnership includes €2 billion of investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency and accelerates cooperation to conclude the EU-MERCOSUR agreement.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668522870060793856

RT @vonderleyen: President @LulaOficial you brought Brazil back to the global stage.

Let’s breathe new life into our partnership.

With, first, stronger cooperation on climate action, trade & renewables.

I also expressed our appreciation of Brazil’s condemnation of Russia’s war on Ukraine. https://t.co/wg7PuCFaA8

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668353877513494529

RT @vonderleyen: Starting my visit to Latin America in Brasilia.

LatAm & Caribbean are partners of choice.

We need to seize the full potential of our relationship.

Deepen cooperation, join forces on global challenges.

This is the essence of our proposed New Agenda that I’m here to present. https://t.co/60WE5ZYGhb

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668279927018323971

Our world depends on connecting people, economies and countries. 🤝🌍

#GlobalGateway is Europe’s strategy to connect the world better.

We will support smart, sustainable investments in quality infrastructure in line with the EU’s values and standards.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1668242728713420800