We welcome the conclusions adopted today by the @EUCouncil on the urgent need to address the increasing gap between humanitarian needs and resources.
The EU remains a leading donor, with over €2.6 billion in 2022, but more funding needs to be mobilised globally.
@sweden2023eu
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660672847906209793
🌍 Our planet's biodiversity is an invaluable asset demanding our utmost protection.
On #BiodiversityDay, we reaffirm our compromise to put Europe's biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030 thanks to our biodiversity plan ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660656437477900291
There is nothing stronger than a human being’s longing for freedom.
Ultimately, the time will come
when the Korean peninsula will be unified in peace and prosperity. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1mnxeRzZwkoKX
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1660619204888764417
I want to reiterate the EU’s full solidarity with you.
The EU will never accept the DPRK’s possession of nuclear weapons as a normal state of affairs.
We condemn the DPRK’s constant nuclear saber rattling.
We stand firmly by the Republic of Korea.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1660616839167197185
Launched: the EU-Republic of Korea Green Partnership 🇪🇺🇰🇷
Together, we will work to fight climate change, protect nature and speed up the green transition.
But that's not all. We're working with global allies 🇯🇵🇲🇦🇳🇴 to secure a green future for all.
Read more👇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660615164536684544
We are launching our Green Partnership.
We will work on our convergence in key areas like carbon pricing, deforestation or plastic products.
And explore joint projects in the fields of renewables, energy efficiency and the hydrogen economy.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1660612508049190913
We are two democracies sharing the same values and a friendship that defies the geographic distance.
As we discussed at @G7, democracies like ours must work together on resilience and economic security ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1PlKQpVnODkxE
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1660601638648774658
Joint statement of the European Union and the Republic of Korea following the 10th 🇪🇺-🇰🇷 Summit ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660601628196495360
Very glad to be in Seoul today for the 🇪🇺🇰🇷 Summit, as we celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations.
Today’s world calls for us to further strengthen our special bond.
We will be deepening our cooperation in strategic areas – clean energy, research, digital.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1660475924087988226
Ireland has submitted a request to amend its recovery and resilience plan.
The proposed modification foresees targeted amendments to two measures no longer achievable within the original timeline.
We now have two months to assess the proposed revision.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660592309774188544
We strive for a Europe that is more connected, greener, social, and closer to citizens.
The EU cohesion funding has contributed to the renovation of the M3 metro line in Budapest - which was opened to passengers today.
As a result, the metro is now fully accessible to all.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660575891750002690
“A growth model centered on fossil fuels is simply obsolete.
We need to decarbonise our economies as quickly as possible.
And this is exactly why we put forward our European Green Deal.”
— President @vonderleyen at the #BeyondGrowth conference
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660534204399058944
The next step on our journey to net-zero emissions will be the proposal of intermediate targets for 2040.
We need to create a predictable environment to guide citizens’, investment, and political decisions.
And you can help to shape it ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660301169082630144
EU mobilises emergency equipment to assist Italy, which was hit by devastating floods and landslides. Details here ⬇️ https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_2842
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/DanaSpinant/status/1660290380712083457
Following a new request for assistance from Italy, we have mobilised offers of pumping equipment from 🇦🇹, 🇧🇬, 🇩🇪, 🇫🇷, 🇵🇱, 🇷🇴, 🇸🇮 and 🇸🇰 the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help the Italian authorities deal with heavy floods.
More ↓
(Photo @DPCgov)
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660294021606940674
Today tens of thousands of Moldovans gathered in Chișinău to reaffirm their aspiration to follow a European path.
Moldova can keep counting on the friendship, solidarity and partnership of the EU. As a candidate country, Moldova has a European perspective.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660276990425931776
“As Russia wages war against democracy itself, Europe is united, standing up for Ukraine.
Ukrainians are fighting for democracy and freedom – it is our common fight. We stand by their side for as long as it takes”.
— President @vonderleyen at the @coe Summit
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660269712041992195
This week, we've cleared the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.
The approval is conditional on full compliance with the commitments offered by Microsoft, which represent a significant improvement for cloud gaming as compared to the current situation.
Read more ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660224665091182593
RT @vonderleyen: After meeting in Hiroshima, the city of peace, we are moving forward together.
We agreed that:
Security in Europe and Asia is indivisible and UN principles must be upheld;
Climate action will be stepped up;
Partnerships should be win-win.
The @G7 is more united than ever. https://t.co/UJ96Jf6OMg
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660191716987621378
We launched an EU Energy Platform to pool our demand for gas and bring down prices.
The first tender of joint gas purchasing has been a success, with bids from reliable international suppliers to supply more than 13.4 billion cubic metres of gas.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1660180937336823809
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