European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

📣 Europeans show a positive attitude towards language learning.
Our latest
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23Eurobarometer
on Europeans and their languages shows that a vast majority believe in the importance of learning a foreign language.

[2024-05-21 14:32 UTC]

We are building a safer energy system.
Today, we welcome the adoption of electricity and gas market reforms and the new framework to boost the development of hydrogen.
They will accelerate the clean energy transition while enhancing security of supply and consumer protection.

[2024-05-21 10:10 UTC]

The EU is now stronger and better equipped to tackle security threats than ever before.
Last week, we've adopted the 7th Progress Report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy, highlighting the main achievements of the
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↓

[2024-05-20 15:00 UTC]

Without bees, there would be serious ecological, social and economic implications 🐝
On
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, we must remember that we need to protect these important pollinators, as they are an integral part of healthy ecosystems.

[2024-05-20 10:30 UTC]

We're protecting EU citizens online.
We are introducing new whistleblower tools to report harmful practices of Very Large Online Platforms/ Search Engines under
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DSA
and
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DMA
.
Report any violation, in any EU language and format ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DigitalEU

[2024-05-20 06:30 UTC]

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the EU stepped up its efforts to protect its citizens and ensure our common security.
We've adopted a comprehensive approach to security, and we have developed necessary tools to keep Europe safe.
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:
http://europa.eu/!HHtKjC

[2024-05-19 15:00 UTC]

This week, we've opened formal proceedings against Meta regarding the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.
Both platform systems, including their algorithms, may stimulate behavioural addictions in children, as well as create so-called 'rabbit-hole effects’.
More ↓

[2024-05-19 12:00 UTC]

Growth forecast for 2024 (%):
🇲🇹 4.6
🇷🇴 3.3
🇭🇷 3.3
🇨🇾 2.8
🇵🇱 2.8
🇩🇰 2.6
🇭🇺 2.4
🇸🇮 2.3
🇬🇷 2.2
🇸🇰 2.2
🇪🇸 2.1
🇱🇹 2.0
🇧🇬 1.9
🇱🇻 1.7
🇵🇹 1.7
🇱🇺 1.4
🇧🇪 1.3
🇨🇿 1.2
🇮🇪 1.2
🇪🇺 1.0
🇮🇹 0.9
🇳🇱 0.8
🇫🇷 0.7
🇦🇹 0.3
🇸🇪 0.2
🇩🇪 0.1
🇫🇮 0.0
🇪🇪 -0.5
Spring
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↓
http://europa.eu/!VNGbhW

[2024-05-19 09:33 UTC]

As from today, new EU rules criminalising the violation of EU sanctions enter into force.
With Putin continuing his illegal aggression against Ukraine, it is paramount that EU sanctions are fully implemented and the violation of those measures is punished.
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[2024-05-19 07:00 UTC]

64% of European young people intend to vote at the next
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUelections2024
.
Our newest Eurobarometer survey shows young Europeans are not only ready to vote but are willing to take action to make their voice heard.
More ↓

[2024-05-18 15:00 UTC]

81% of European citizens think that disinformation is a problem for democracy.
How are we responding?
Check our website ↓

[2024-05-18 12:00 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: In two years of #REPowerEU we collected many achievements, but we need to keep going.

Our goal is to phase out completely Russian fossil fuel by 2027 and that renewable energy accounts for at least 42.5% of our energy consumption by 2030.

[2024-05-18 08:07 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: #REPowerEU means a more secure and independent energy system for 🇪🇺

Gas prices are now back around pre-war levels.

And on March 31st, at the end of the heating season, our gas storages were over 58% full ‐ a record high for that time of the year.

[2024-05-18 08:07 UTC]

Two years ago, we defied Russia’s energy blackmail with our
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plan.
It is helping us phase out Russian fossil fuels by:
→ diversifying our energy supplies
→ speeding up the deployment of renewables
→ saving energy
Much has been achieved ↓

[2024-05-18 08:00 UTC]

Weekend recap ↓
Sanctions against disinformation and war propaganda
📂
http://europa.eu/!WB3Y4d
EU mobilises more assistance for Gaza
📂
https://europa.eu/!DPnD6P
Security Union Report
📂
https://europa.eu/!Gj7T3K
Spring 2024 Economic Forecast
📂
https://europa.eu/!VNGbhW

[2024-05-18 06:30 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: The arrival of the first EU aid shipment to the new US pier in Gaza via the Maritime Corridor is excellent news.

Romanian food supplies were channeled through #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.

It shows the way forward.

We'll keep providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in need.

[2024-05-17 15:06 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: The sanctions do not target freedom of opinion, but the disinformation and information manipulation against the EU and EU countries.

Press release: http://europa.eu/!WB3Y4d
More info on sanctions: http://europa.eu/!rK8Gvr
Impact of sanctions: http://europa.eu/!N8mJgN

[2024-05-17 12:49 UTC]

We welcome the
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decision to suspend the broadcasting activities of four media outlets dedicated to supporting and justifying Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine ↓
▪️ Voice of Europe
▪️ RIA Novosti
▪️ Izvestia
▪️ Rossiyskaya Gazeta

[2024-05-17 12:48 UTC]

We compel Microsoft to provide information under the Digital Services Act on generative AI risks on Bing.
Bing may pose risks linked to generative AI, such as so-called ‘hallucinations’, deepfakes, as well as the automated manipulation of services that can mislead voters.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DSA

[2024-05-17 11:48 UTC]

Through the
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Mechanism, a new aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza via the Maritime Corridor and the newly constructed US pier is taking place today, carrying EU supplies.
The EU will continue to do its utmost to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

[2024-05-17 10:19 UTC]