European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

President @vonderleyen visited Slovenia this week to witness the devastation caused by the floods.
Slovenia, we stand by your side.
We have announced a financial package so the country can be rebuilt and made more resilient.
Statement ↓
https://europa.eu/!9dNNVJ

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1690362504768315392

Re The #EuropeanCivilProtection Mechanism improves prevention and response to disasters by:
⛑️ Pooling resources between EU countries and partners,
🆘 Boosting reserve capacities with #rescEU aircraft fleets and medical stockpiles,
🛩️ Mobilising specialised teams and equipment ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689536246001876993

Re The deployment of these resources is coordinated by the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre.
The ERCC is the heart of our emergency response, working 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the timely delivery of support to any country in need across the world.
#EUSolidarity

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689536250561097728

The bird has disappeared from one of our favourite places🐦👀, but now you could bring it back to our euro notes.
The @ecb is redesigning them ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689896736737673216

Re @ecb Euro banknotes may soon no longer look like this, and we want to know what you would like to see on them.
Apart from birds, themes of possible new banknote designs include European culture or European values ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689897193459617792

Re @ecb The € has become an enduring symbol of European unity and integration over the last 20 years.
📅 Complete the @ecb survey on #FutureBanknotes by 31 August → http://survey.ecb.europa.eu/euro-banknote-survey

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689897247712944128

Slovenia has always responded immediately when other countries were in need.
Now Slovenia needs help.
Europe stands by your side.
LIVE🔴 Address to the National Assembly of Slovenia by President @vonderleyen ↓
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1lDxLnlOPrvGm

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689231717238792192

Slovenia, we will be at your side for your recovery and reconstruction.
🇸🇮 can request and will receive financial support from the 🇪🇺.
Thanks to the EU Solidarity Fund, #NextGenerationEU and cohesion funds, the country can be rebuilt and made more resilient.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689289461400580096

📖 We never judge a book by its cover.
Instead, we ensure readers can access the richness and diversity of European literature by supporting its translation and promotion.
Check out some initiatives supported by @europe_creative. ↓
#CreativeEurope #BookLoversDay

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689172121493053440

Re 📙 CELA, a programme to train and connect emerging authors, translators, and literary professionals across the EU.
📕 RISE, a project to upscale and strengthen the capacity and resilience of the European bookselling sector.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689172126282952704

Re 📗 Every Story Matters, a project to boost the creation and promotion of inclusive books for children and young adults.
📘 Libraries of Emotions, an initiative to promote new ways of reading and encouraging bibliotherapy in public libraries.
More: https://europa.eu/!Cxpb4K

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1689172128069746689

Tomorrow, President @vonderleyen will travel to Slovenia.
She will express the EU's support to those affected and witness on the ground the devastation caused by the floods.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1688931823928180736

Delayed train? Missed connection? Issues with your ticket?
Stronger 🇪🇺 rail passenger rights have got you covered:
✅Better protection if travel is disrupted
✅Smoother travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility
✅Better access to real-time data

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1688573212764889088

We've selected 159 projects for funding under Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education.
Among others, they will support international cooperation in higher education and improve education systems on a global scale.
Learn more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1688173076469719040

RT Janez Lenarčič
Upon the latest 🇸🇮's request for assistance due to the flood emergency, we have immediately activated the #EUCivilProtectionMechanism. The first list of needs has already been dispatched to our member states, asking for mostly heavy machinery & engineering units to operate them.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1688199033687343104

The Russian invasion has caused huge damages on Ukrainian hospitals, putting patients at risk.
More than 2400 Ukrainian patients have been transferred to receive specialised care in hospitals across Europe via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.
#EUSolidarity

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1688090026528157696

The 2024 #EUAccessCity Award competition is now open for applications!
Is your city making significant efforts to become more accessible for persons with disabilities and promoting equal access to urban life?
Apply now → https://europa.eu/!Bw34hf

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1688112686226403328

EU unemployment in June 2023:
🇲🇹2.6
🇨🇿2.7
🇵🇱2.7
🇩🇪3.0
🇳🇱3.5
🇸🇮3.5
🇮🇪3.8
🇭🇺3.9
🇧🇬4.0
🇨🇾4.8
🇩🇰4.9
🇱🇺5.1
🇦🇹5.1
🇷🇴5.4
🇧🇪5.7
🇱🇻5.7
🇪🇺5.9
🇸🇰6.0
🇵🇹6.4
🇪🇪6.6
🇭🇷6.8
🇫🇮7.0
🇫🇷7.1
🇮🇹7.4
🇱🇹7.5
🇸🇪7.5
🇬🇷11.1
🇪🇸11.7
via @EU_Eurostat
ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!mNDQgF

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1687840895553376256

Our #Natura2000 network offers a haven to valuable and threatened species and habitats.
It is time to recognise those who work hard to preserve our shared natural heritage.
The call for applications for the 2024 Natura 2000 Award is open.
Send in your applications now ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1687810692450041858

Weekend recap ↓
Sanctions on Belarus
📂 https://europa.eu/!dchGJr
Global Gateway
📂 https://europa.eu/!WDXWHT
The EU and the Philippines trade
📂 https://europa.eu/!HxJqXr
Erasmus+
📂 https://europa.eu/!PFRRWw

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1687720094573658114