European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

We looked at the progress made by the six countries committed to adopting the euro.
🇧🇬, 🇨🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇵🇱, 🇷🇴 and 🇸🇪 have made mixed progress towards fulfilling the criteria for joining the euro area, with still some way to go.
Here are the key findings of our Convergence Report ↓

[2024-06-26 10:10 UTC]

This week, the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23vdLCommission
meets to discuss:
🔹 Convergence Report 2024
↳ Progress of non-euro area Member States towards adopting the euro

[2024-06-26 07:18 UTC]

Today, the European Union opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
But how familiar are you with the accession process?
Let's walk you through the 9 steps towards EU accession ↓

[2024-06-25 13:59 UTC]

We've informed Microsoft over possibly abusive tying practices regarding Teams.
Our preliminary view is that the company is giving its own communication product, Teams, an undue advantage over competitors by tying it to its popular productivity suites for businesses.
More ↓

[2024-06-25 10:15 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 6 in 10 Europeans believe they benefit from international trade.

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[2024-06-24 12:41 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 82% of EU citizens believe that we need international trade rules to maintain a level playing field.

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[2024-06-24 12:40 UTC]

74% of Europeans agree that the 🇪🇺 is more effective in defending the trade interests of EU countries than countries acting on their own.
Our latest
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23Eurobarometer
shows that there is strong support for the EU's role in global trade.
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https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUtrade

[2024-06-24 12:39 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: In addition to the prohibition of port access to listed vessels, the new package of sanctions includes measures strengthening existing restrictions in aviation and road transport.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:37 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: The new package includes measures that protect our democratic processes and combat Russian interference, such as prohibiting political parties, NGOs and media service providers from receiving funding from the Russian state.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:30 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: Russia is constantly looking for ways to circumvent sanctions.

This package contains several measures meant to boost private sector compliance, support enforcement by national competent authorities, and hamper sanctions circumvention.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:30 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: New entities will be subject to tighter export restrictions for advanced technology items.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:30 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: The package also introduces new export restrictions on sensitive dual-use and advanced technologies that contribute to Russia’s military capabilities and technological enhancement.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:30 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: The package significantly strengthens financial sanctions by introducing a ban for EU banks outside Russia to use the financial messaging system SPFS, which is the Russian equivalent of SWIFT.

It includes a ban on transactions with banks and crypto assets providers in Russia and third countries.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:21 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: The package is also introducing new listings of persons and entities.

This list targets key decision makers, oligarchs, senior military officials and propagandists, responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity.

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:21 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: They include measures targeting specific vessels contributing to Russia’s warfare against Ukraine, including the tankers part of Putin’s dark fleet. ↓

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:16 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: The sanctions introduce new energy-related measures targeting LNG ↓

#StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:16 UTC]

What are the new sanctions against Russia? What are they targeting?
▪️ LNG
▪️ SPFS financial messaging system
▪️ Putin’s dark fleet
▪️ Sanctions circumvention
▪️ Funding of political parties from the Russian state
Learn more ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 10:16 UTC]

It’s an important day for the effective enforcement of the DMA.
We took new steps to ensure Apple complies with it by:
🔸 Informing Apple about our preliminary view that its App Store rules breach the DMA
🔹 Opening a non-compliance procedure on its new business terms for iOS

[2024-06-24 09:16 UTC]

We welcome the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/EUCouncil
's adoption of a new sanctions package against Russia for its continued illegal war on Ukraine.
Today’s measures send a clear and strong signal of EU unity and our support to Ukraine and its people.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23StandWithUkraine

[2024-06-24 07:58 UTC]

This week, we've proposed a EU budget of €199.7 billion for 2025.
And it is not a zero-sum game.
Everybody wins from EU membership, enjoying borderless travel, roaming calls or a coordinated response to different challenges.
Find out how the EU budget benefits you directly ↓

[2024-06-23 15:00 UTC]