President @ursulavonderleyen will visit Israel, Palestine and Jordan on Monday and Tuesday to discuss, among others, the global response to the food crisis.
On Wednesday, she will meet 🇪🇬 President @alsisiofficial to discuss how to best support the region.
#FoodSecurity
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1536015471622995968
Over €500 million to be recovered to the EU budget, according to European Anti-Fraud Office.
This year’s @EUAntiFraud report unveils emerging fraud trends on a wide range of issues, with examples of investigations and operations tackling fraud against EU expenditure & revenue.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535985279231590400
The EU has delivered on its promise.
The new rules on minimum wages will protect the dignity of work and make sure that work pays.
This week, we welcomed the political agreement between @EUCouncil and @europarl_en on adequate minimum wages for workers in the EU.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535955071359385601
Solar energy is the fastest-growing source of electricity in the EU.
Over the last decade, the cost of solar energy decreased by 82%, allowing many EU citizens to produce their own energy.
It's also the most competitive source of electricity in many parts of the EU.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535924874371162112
RT @vonderleyen: 🇺🇦🇪🇺 I’m deeply humbled by the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
They are defending courageously their country, in very difficult conditions.
But I see life springing back in Kyiv.
As you rebuild and modernise Ukraine, Європа з вами!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535922455453356032
💪 More gender equality on European corporate boards.
This week, @europarl_en and @EUCouncil agreed on our proposal for gender balance on corporate boards.
It is time to break the glass ceiling with rules that work.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535894672769425412
Putin's invasion of Ukraine is endangering the food security of millions of people.
We are taking action to safeguard #FoodSecurity by:
🚛 Making sure that trade flows
🌾 Making local production sustainable
🌍 Providing support to countries at risk
🤝 Ensuring a global response
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535872024073015296
RT @vonderleyen: Good meeting with Prime Minister @Denys_Shmyhal
Ukraine is developing its reconstruction plan and we will partner in support.
From infrastructure to climate action or resilience, there is much work to be done.
We will do it, shoulder to shoulder.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535660349642489856
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is severely affecting the economy of Moldova.
This week, we proposed tariff-free access for Moldova's key agricultural products to the EU market to help producers overcome the losses caused by the war.
This is a tangible example of #EUSolidarity.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535637985319759875
RT @vonderleyen: I visited soldiers recovering in a hospital in Kyiv.
In spite of the injuries, their spirit is unbroken. Their determination, intact.
These are hard times for Ukraine.
Europe is at your side.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535633144736530432
USB-C will be the new standard port for all Europeans.
This means more savings for EU consumers and less waste for the planet:
🔌 mobile phones, tablets, cameras… will all use USB type C
🔌 harmonised fast-charging technology
🔌 unbundling of sale of chargers
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535622891869327361
RT @vonderleyen: The @EU_Commission is preparing
our recommendation for EU Member States.
My discussions today with @ZelenskyyUa and @Denys_Shmyhal will enable us to finalise our assessment.
The path is known.
I appreciate the efforts and determination of Ukraine in this process.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535607136918593536
RT @vonderleyen: We want to channel investments and deliver reforms:
• to improve the lives of Ukrainians
• make Ukraine more attractive for investors
• and support Ukraine in pursuing its European path.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535601890175635456
RT @vonderleyen: Together we are working on a reconstruction platform to channel contributions.
There is huge interest from all over the world - NGOs, businesses, international institutions - to help Ukraine rise from the ashes.
Let’s roll up our sleeves.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535601860949729285
RT @vonderleyen: Ukraine, a solid parliamentary democracy, was already on a good track before Russia invaded.
This war is an enormous stress test.
And the whole country is stepping up.
The same spirit is needed to reform and modernise the country.
And Europe is here to support you.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535601792448348162
RT @vonderleyen: The people of Ukraine are showing incredible strength and stamina.
Today I’m in Kyiv to continue discussions on our efforts to support in rebuilding your beautiful country.
And the process of advancing on the 🇪🇺 path. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1yNGaYQyjNbGj
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535597274889338882
RT @vonderleyen: 🇺🇦 Good to be back in Kyiv.
With President @ZelenskyyUa I will take stock of the joint work needed for reconstruction and of the progress made by Ukraine on its European path.
Європа з вами!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535540139715354625
Europe remains committed to equality, social protection, and digital progress for all Europeans.
This week, substantial progress has been made in different areas that impact our daily lives. Which one do you think is the most important?
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535532983196827649
War Crimes in Ukraine will not go unpunished.
We support the investigations by:
→ €7.25 mil to the @IntlCrimCourt
→ a strengthened @Eurojust mandate
→ an advisory group with the US and the UK to provide strategic advice
→ a Joint Investigation Team
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535509635964186624
RT @EU_Commission: People escaping shelling, living with war wounds, or worrying about their loved ones in conflict zones need specific psychological support.
We signed an agreement with @IFRC to provide mental health and psychosocial support to those fleeing war in Ukraine.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1535291493493227522
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