Joint press conference by President @vonderleyen and UK Prime Minister @RishiSunak in Berkshire, UK ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1YpKkgdwMbPKj
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1630229371007975427
Two planes with emergency EU relief have already landed in Damascus as part of an EU humanitarian air bridge for Syria.
We will continue to support the Syrian and Turkish people affected by the devastating earthquake.
Read more: http://europa.eu/!CQn9Bv @balazs_iravju
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1630215436863168514
It is estimated that invading Russian forces have abducted thousands of Ukrainian children and sent to Russia for adoption.
Together with Poland and the @UN support, we will launch an initiative to address this tragedy and bring the criminals to justice.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1630171771847704576
📊 In cities, vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists & motorcyclists account for almost 70% of all fatalities!
⬇️ The table below highlights collisions in urban areas by road users and vehicle type.
Read the report: http://europa.eu/!yt93F8
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1630130622499811333
'You are EU' is a reminder that there is still a lot to do.
And we have to do it together for future generations.
Let's protect the European values that unite us. And ensure a sustainable future.
With clean, homegrown energy.
Made in Europe.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1630107969332420609
RT @vonderleyen: Prime Minister @RishiSunak and I agreed to continue working in person towards shared, practical solutions under the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
I will therefore meet with the Prime Minister tomorrow in the UK.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629892423676567553
"Ukrainians are fighting for their right to choose their own future.
And they have already chosen. They have chosen the EU.
And in these dark times, the hearts of Ukrainian people are warmed by the confidence that Ukraine will join the EU one day."
— President @vonderleyen
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629873931870957573
At the heart of the €800 billion #NextGenerationEU plan, the Recovery and Resilience Fund has been a vital instrument in rebuilding our economies after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two years after its adoption, it remains a central driver of the EU’s green and digital transformation.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629843737844289537
The European Citizens' Panel on virtual worlds met in Brussels from Friday to Sunday to work on guiding principles for developing virtual worlds in the EU.
The panel will come up with recommendations that will feed into the EU policy-making process in this field ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629798432113057793
"Ukraine has become a testament to the bravery of a nation which will never relent in its quest for freedom.
Ukraine will prevail because Ukrainians will neither flinch nor step back.
Ukraine will prevail because Europe and its partners will stand firm."
—President @vonderleyen
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629768232306393089
The #NEB initiative offers sustainable solutions to reconstruct Ukraine by promoting eco-friendly design practices.
It fosters cooperation between Ukrainian and EU cities to create sustainable environments for their citizens.
Learn more about the initiative ↓ #EUGreenDeal
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629745580074491906
A new #Eurobarometer survey released this week shows that Europeans remain firmly in favour of Ukraine and ensuring the EU’s energy security.
91% of Europeans approve of providing humanitarian support to Ukraine.
Learn more about the results here ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629511541526519809
More information
→ In our press release https://europa.eu/!NkVBjt
→ On our website https://europa.eu/!qnTbBj
→ In our Q&A https://europa.eu/!ncYkGv
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629447035475640320
Today's package also imposes new reporting obligations on Russian Central Bank assets.
This is especially important regarding the possible use of public Russian assets to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine after Russia is defeated.
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629445622221754368
Two additional Russian media outlets have been added to the media ban.
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629444281302753280
Three Russian banks have been added to the list of entities subject to the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available.
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629443497387278337
Today’s package also imposes import bans on Russian high-revenue goods.
These new import bans cover EU imports worth almost EUR 1.3 billion and they come on top of €90 billion already sanctioned.
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629442548677656579
Additional export bans are now also imposed on goods that can be easily redirected to be used to support the Russian war effort.
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629441367914033153
We are also listing 96 additional entities associated to Russia's military-industrial complex, bringing the total of military end-users that are listed to 506.
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629440658413944832
New export restrictions have been introduced on sensitive dual-use and advanced technologies that contribute to Russia’s military capabilities and technological enhancement.
This is based on information received from Ukraine, our Member States and our partners
#StandWithUkraine
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1629439702871752707
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