European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

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Today and every day, we stand firm in our commitment to create a #UnionOfEquality.

A Union that champions equal rights and freedoms, embracing diversity as our greatest strength.

#IDAHOT2023 #EU4LGBTIQ

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RT @vonderleyen: As Russia wages war against democracy itself, Europe is united for Ukraine.

As we gather, @avalaina and Ukrainian human rights activists are demanding accountability for Russia’s war crimes.

It will be an important focus of this @coe summit ↓ https://t.co/wyydUtsOqC

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RT @vonderleyen: Good to meet @RishiSunak at the @coe Summit where we will reaffirm our support to Ukraine.

We looked forward to the debates in @G7 Hiroshima.

I expressed @EU_Commission support for a future UK-Frontex operational working arrangement. https://t.co/q1XJQkRLDC

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RT @vonderleyen: We had good and pragmatic discussions today on 🇪🇺🇮🇸 relations

I’m very glad that we have found a common understanding on ETS for aviation.

And we will work on strengthening the European economic area ↓ https://t.co/Sda72TLb8j

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Preserving cultural heritage and accessing education and culture are key for the resilience and reconstruction of Ukraine.

Through @europe_creative, 3 projects involving 16 European and Ukrainian organisations will receive support to strengthen the cultural sector in Ukraine.

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We take every opportunity to bring the EU and the Western Balkans closer together.

Today, we have signed high-level agreements to improve our transport links, laying the groundwork to integrate the transport network of the Western Balkans into the EU’s. ↓

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We welcome the political agreement reached by EU Finance Ministers today on new tax transparency rules on the crypto-asset sector.

The Directive will improve EU countries' ability to detect and counter tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance.

More info ↓

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Schengen remains a crown jewel of 🇪🇺 integration but one that needs to be constantly nurtured.

We present the second State of Schengen Report, which aims to identify challenges, best practices, and priority areas for action in order to strengthen Schengen governance.

More ↓

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The first tender of joint gas purchasing under the EU energy platform has been a success.

Reliable international suppliers have responded to our aggregated demand with bids to supply more than 13.4 billion cubic metres of gas.

We are working together to prepare for next winter.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658396784891183106

Statement by President @vonderleyen at the joint press conference yesterday with @eucopresident ahead of the Council of Europe, G7 and EU-Republic of Korea Summits ↓

http://europa.eu/!MmGxQN

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The European economy continues to show resilience in a challenging global context.

Main takeaways from the Spring 2023 #ECForecast presented yesterday by Commissioner @PaoloGentiloni ↓

►The EU economy has avoided a recession
►Lower energy prices lift the growth outlook…

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RT @vonderleyen: Excellent meeting with @DrSJaishankar @PiyushGoyal @Rajeev_GoI for the first 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Trade & Tech Council.

As strategic partners we will work to upgrade our relations on digital, clean tech and trade.

The EU is committed to negotiating an ambitious free trade agreement with… https://t.co/ERY9TymhV2 https://t.co/S0p5eZFKzg

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RT @vonderleyen: I have accepted @GabrielMariya's resignation as she will pursue the goal of forming a new government in Bulgaria

I thank her for her excellent contribution to our team and wish her all the best

I’m confident that her European credentials will be put to good use for the country

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Statement from President @vonderleyen on the resignation of Commissioner @GabrielMariya ↓

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📱📞 A new Eurobarometer survey shows that affordable rules for international communications within the EU have a positive impact.

Since May 2019, Europeans have benefited from lower retail prices for calls and SMS to other EU countries, with an average reduction of over 60%.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658101172606214144

“We seek a multifaceted approach to China, characterised by de-risking, not decoupling.

We have to strengthen our own economic vibrancy and reduce dependencies.

We stand together as partners on core foreign policy and security challenges.”

— President @vonderleyen ahead of the…

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“The perseverance, resilience and stamina of the Ukrainian people are impressive.

We, the supporting countries, need to show the same level of stamina and perseverance.

I expect leaders to rally behind two main principles:

First: We will keep supporting Ukraine, for as long as…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658091163163803648

🔴 Press conference with President @vonderleyen and @eucopresident outlining the EU's priorities for this week's upcoming events:

→ Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik 🇮🇸
→ G7 summit in Hiroshima 🇯🇵
→ Korea-EU Summit in Seoul 🇰🇷 https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1YqxoAjgbqvGv

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