Consumers are at the heart of our electricity market reform.
The reform we present will reduce the impact of gas on electricity bills.
And bring the benefit of low-cost renewable energy closer to the consumers.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1635643919080849415
Today we present new initiatives to improve our integrated border management system and the mutual recognition of returns decisions.
All EU countries will be guided by the same set of common principles reinforcing cooperation, while safeguarding fundamental rights.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635650804332756993
Renewables are crucial to lowering energy bills and ensuring an independent energy supply.
We aim for a 70% share of renewable electricity by 2030 in the EU.
The reform will boost renewables investment through stable long-term pricing agreements.
#REPowerEU
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635643910583201794
A key objective of the reform is to enhance the protection of consumers from volatile prices.
We propose to empower EU citizens with new rights to a fixed-price contract, clearer information and access to regulated retail prices in a crisis, among others.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635643907731075078
The energy crisis due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has underlined the need for secure, affordable energy.
Today’s revised EU electricity market design proposal supports the green transition and ensures access to affordable renewable and non-fossil electricity ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635635918471061506
We are safe and warm this winter thanks to the efforts of European citizens and companies, and #REPowerEU, our roadmap to our energy independence from Russia.
What did #REPowerEU do?
The answer in 10 points ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635609086413754368
This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:
🔹 Migration
↳ Integrated border management
↳ Recognition of return decisions and expediting returns
🔹 Electricity market design
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635542024366718977
5 weeks ago, the world changed irreversibly for Syrians once again.
Families lost their homes, their loved ones, life as they knew it.
From the very first hours after the earthquake that hit the region, we stand in solidarity with the people of 🇸🇾.
It is time to act together⬇️
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635334732643721216
The Safety Gate has proven to be an extremely reliable tool to keep EU consumers safe from dangerous products.
For the second consecutive year, two products have repeated at the top of the list.
Discover them below ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635315350056103936
"For peace you need two, for war you need one.
So far, despite the number of initiatives, Russia's response to bring peace is only escalation.
Russia is not ready to stop its ongoing slaughter in Ukraine."
— Spokesperson @ExtSpoxEU
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635289638666477568
All Ukrainian refugees considered temporary residents in the EU have the right to open a bank account.
With a basic bank account, refugees can have access to basic services that we all need in our daily lives.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635249607688036416
Together with @DIGITALEUROPE, we're sending 13,000 of your donated electronics to Ukraine to help teachers, students and health workers.
Donations continue at 17 collection hubs in 🇧🇪🇨🇿🇩🇪🇪🇪🇪🇸🇫🇷🇱🇹🇭🇺🇷🇴🇸🇮.
Find out how to donate a spare device ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1635196749642858498
Natural disasters know no borders, and neither does solidarity.
#EUCivilProtection continues its operations to help the people in Türkiye and Syria in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.
Learn more about how the Mechanism works ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634954905910738946
Since 24 February 2022, more than 4 million Ukrainians have been granted immediate protection status in the EU.
This week we've take stock of the first year of the Temporary Protection Directive to help those fleeing Putin's war.
Read more ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634917163105648640
A lot of the things we do in space are crucial for the functioning of our society and economy.
This week we took action to protect our assets in space with a view to increasing the common understanding among EU countries for a more coherent 🇪🇺 in space.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634886968621383682
🚲 Cycling is by far the cleanest and most affordable form of transport.
This week, Executive Vice-President @TimmermansEU announced a European Declaration on Cycling coming this summer, inviting @europarl_en and @EUCouncil to sign up for it.
Read the full speech ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634856763525836800
As allies, we share common goals and values with 🇨🇦 and the 🇺🇸.
During her visit, President @vonderleyen spoke with President @POTUS and PM @JustinTrudeau about energy, raw materials and our continued support for Ukraine.
Let us strengthen our transatlantic relationship.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634841664362782720
Journalism has the power to harness a positive social change. ✍️
The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize recognises and honours the work of journalists from around the world which shed a light on the most pressing global challenges.
Apply for the 2023 #NataliPrize by 28 April ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634584975155818496
We are making Europe a safer place for its citizens.
This week, the renewed Schengen Information Systems entered into operation.
The Schengen Information System is the largest information sharing system for security and border management in Europe.
Learn more ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634554776913338370
It’s time to reskill, upskill and boost professional development!
We welcome the political agreement on the #EuropeanYearOfSkills reached by @europarl_en and EU countries this week to boost our workforce and strengthen our competitiveness. ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1634524822117175304
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