European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

R to @EU_Commission: 3️⃣ Each candidate will then appear in hearings before the relevant committees of the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament will vote on their suitability for the position.
4️⃣ The High Representative for Foreign Affairs, who is appointed by the European Council, will also appear in hearings and will be voted before taking office as Vice-President of the Commission.

[2024-07-23 07:53 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 1️⃣ Upon suggestions by EU countries, the new President-elect will adopt a list of candidates for Commissioners. 26 candidates, one from each EU country, except the President’s.
2️⃣ This list of candidates will have to be approved by EU Heads of State and/or Government at the European Council.

[2024-07-23 07:51 UTC]

How will the new Commissioners be chosen?
Follow the selection process in just 7 steps! ↓

[2024-07-23 07:50 UTC]

Facebook and Instagram users have to choose to subscribe for a fee or to consent to Meta using their personal data — and make revenue out of it.
This practice could be misleading.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUconsumers
are able to make informed choices, and we are taking action to protect this right.

[2024-07-22 10:32 UTC]

We're making sustainable products the norm in the 🇪🇺.
The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation entered into force this week, aiming to:
→ Ensure products last longer
→ Make them easier to repair
→ Reduce the use of chemicals
→ Improve energy efficiency

[2024-07-21 14:00 UTC]

We've endorsed releasing nearly €4.2 billion to 🇺🇦 under the Ukraine Facility this week.
This supports Ukraine's macro-financial stability and the functioning of its public administration.
The EU will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23StandWithUkraine

[2024-07-21 09:30 UTC]

Moving on EU roads safely. Your right, our goal.
We turned Europe's best road safety practices into draft laws so you can walk, roll, ride and drive safely anywhere in our Union.
They can help reduce deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030.
Here's how ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23RoadSafety

[2024-07-21 07:00 UTC]

Connected, we are stronger 🇪🇺
New rules on trans-European transport network entered into force this week.
They will:
🚆promote more sustainable transport modes
🚆advance digitalisation
🚆improve the use of multiple means of transportation for a single journey.

[2024-07-20 14:30 UTC]

🔍 Recap time of the week ↓

[2024-07-20 07:00 UTC]

Today, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching a Strategic Partnership on:
🔩 sustainable raw materials
🔋 battery value chains
🚗 electric vehicles
More info ↓

[2024-07-19 15:30 UTC]

“Cyber-bullying,
Online vulnerability,
Addictive design of some social media platforms.
We need to get to the bottom of mental health difficulties for young people.
We owe it to them.”
— President-elect
https://nitter.privacydev.net/vonderleyen

[2024-07-19 14:14 UTC]

“We will propose a European Democracy Shield.
The EU needs its own dedicated structure for countering foreign information manipulation and interference.”
— President-elect
https://nitter.privacydev.net/vonderleyen

[2024-07-19 08:32 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: “I will present a new European strategy for our agriculture and food sector.

No one should be forced to sell good food below production costs.

We must strengthen the position of our farmers in the food industry value chain.”

— President-elect @vonderleyen

[2024-07-18 14:45 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: Securing our external borders.
Responding to cyber and hybrid threats.

“We need to respond on a European level.

This is why we must strengthen Frontex.

And make Europol a truly operational police agency.”

— President-elect @vonderleyen

[2024-07-18 14:29 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: “We must set up common European projects such as a comprehensive aerial defence system – a European Air Shield.

Not only to protect our airspace.

But also as a strong symbol of European unity in defence matters.”

— President-elect @vonderleyen

[2024-07-18 14:08 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: “European start-ups should not need to look at the US or Asia to finance their expansion.

Europe must be the home of opportunity and innovation.

This is why we will propose a European Savings and Investments Union.”

— President-elect @vonderleyen

[2024-07-18 13:58 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: “We will stay the course on the #EUGreenDeal and the goals we set for 2030 and 2050.

Our focus will now be on implementation and investment”

— President-elect @vonderleyen

[2024-07-18 13:48 UTC]

“Our competitiveness needs a major boost.
The fundamentals of the global economy are changing – and I want Europe to switch gear.
Our first priority will be prosperity and competitiveness.”
— President-elect
https://nitter.privacydev.net/vonderleyen

[2024-07-18 13:40 UTC]

🔴 Watch LIVE the press conference by
https://nitter.privacydev.net/vonderleyen
– President-elect of the European Commission 2024-2029.
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mnxeALWRLnxX

[2024-07-18 12:47 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: Today, @EU_Commission endorses releasing nearly €4.2 billion to Ukraine under the #UkraineFacility.

Once adopted by the Council, total EU funding to Ukraine under the Facility will reach €12bn.

The EU continues to firmly support Ukraine's fight for freedom and path to the EU.

[2024-07-17 14:28 UTC]