"Europe requires a major leap of imagination."
Former President Jacques Delors, 1985.
As we celebrate 30 years of the #SingleMarket, let's remember the foresight and determination that brought the EU's single market to fruition. #EUArchives
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614882770383151105
"Russia has tried to blackmail us but failed thanks to our unity.
We compensated the cuts of the Russian gas by diversifying to other reliable suppliers.
We have to continue our work to make energy more affordable for Europeans."
— President @vonderleyen this week in Sweden ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614623439452602372
This week was significant for Europe and Europe's space industry.
The first orbital launch site on the European mainland was inaugurated.
It offers an independent European gateway to space.
— President @vonderleyen at the inauguration of the Esrange Spaceport ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614563169921269760
More than 1.6 million Europeans have called for access to safe #DrinkingWaterEU in the first successful European Citizens' Initiative "Right2Water”.
And we have listened!
From now on, the revised Drinking Water Directive will be transposed into national law.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614525417062285312
"The Ukrainians are fighting with the same ardour as on day one.
And we are supporting them as firmly as on day one, and as long as it takes."
— President @vonderleyen at the inauguration of the @sweden2023eu
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614261062391545858
Contrary to Russia's plans, Europe has secured enough energy to be safe this winter.
Thanks to the efforts of Europeans, we have cut our gas use by 20%, well above our target of 15% set in July.
More about the #REPowerEU plan → http://europa.eu/!wbD6NW
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614200779388100608
This week, we signed a new Joint Declaration with @NATO to bring our partnership to the next level.
We are deepening our excellent cooperation and expanding it to new areas.
President @vonderleyen's statement → http://europa.eu/!RCKpm7
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1614163027795841024
"We will start still in January to disburse the first tranche of the €18 billion support package for Ukraine.
This is the largest macro-financial assistance package the EU has ever delivered to a partner country."
— President @vonderleyen at the inauguration of @sweden2023eu
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613947860340412427
🇸🇪 @SwedishPM and I agree:
Maintaining our global climate and economic leadership is essential, despite the many crises Europe is facing.
I am glad that this is a priority for @sweden2023eu
You can count on the @EU_Commission’s full support throughout.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613935364745445376
Dear @SwedishPM, you have made Ukraine the 1st priority of your presidency.
Russia’s imperial war also showed that we need to take greater responsibility for our collective security.
So I welcome your ambition to strengthen EU security & defence policy ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1mnGeRkReZYJX
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613917945088077828
"It is a big moment for Europe and Europe's space industry.
The first orbital launch site on the European mainland offers an independent European gateway to space. It is exactly the infrastructure we need."
— President @vonderleyen at the inauguration of the Esrange Spaceport
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613862155937533953
RT @vonderleyen: The inauguration of the Esrange Spaceport is an important moment.
As the first orbital launch site on our mainland, it offers an independent European gateway to space.
The future of the EU as a space power is also written in Sweden ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1djxXlXPXZXxZ
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613834911307419652
A warm welcome in wintery Sweden 🇸🇪
The @sweden2023eu presidency comes at a crucial time.
Time to bolster our unity to keep supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
Make our economy always more competitive.
And make the green transition happen - faster.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613586146818392064
Continuous mutations of SARS-CoV-2 pose challenges for current detection tools.
Thanks to our new universal detection method, all COVID-19 circulating variants can now be more accurately detected in clinical and wastewater samples.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613566477495312385
Contrary to Russia's plans, Europe has secured enough energy to be safe this winter.
Thanks to the efforts of EU citizens and businesses, we have cut our gas use by 20%, well above our target of 15% set in July.
We are all playing our part in strengthening our energy security.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613528725852770304
Foreign subsidies can cause distortions and harm the competition in the #SingleMarket.
Starting today, we have a tool to:
✔️tackle market distortions caused by foreign subsidies
✔️allow the EU to remain open to trade & investments
More about the new rules ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613519936550305792
As of today, Europeans can be confident that the quality of the water they drink meets the highest standards.
With the revised Drinking Water Directive, we are tackling dangerous chemicals and microplastics in drinking water.
More about the Directive ↓ #EUGreenDeal
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613495762054221826
President @vonderleyen and the College of Commissioners are heading to Sweden today and tomorrow. 🇸🇪
They will participate in the inauguration of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Learn more about the #vdLCommission's visit to @sweden2023eu ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613494748035121152
🇺🇦 Our EU solidarity with Ukraine remains stronger than ever.
📝 Around 4 million registrations for temporary protection.
🏫 707 327 Ukrainian children have already integrated into EU schools.
Find practical information here ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613188985764909057
‘Stop Finning – Stop the trade’ is the 8th successful European citizens’ initiative to collect 1 million valid signatures.
Organisers have submitted their idea to us for an answer.
We will examine the aims and reply within 6 months.
Learn more ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1613166482548047872
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