European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

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.

🇺🇦🇪🇺 http://europa.eu/!Hc99Xx

#StandWithUkriane

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543565226133651458

This week has started the 🇪🇺🇺🇦 electricity trade.

This allows Ukraine to earn revenues in a situation where Russia's attacks have reduced their domestic income.

And at the same time, it makes additional affordable electricity available for the EU.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543535017330200576

More than 80% of marine litter is plastic. This impacts not only the marine environment, but our health too.

Our goal is to reduce the plastic waste in our oceans by 50% and microplastics by 30% by 2030.

© @KarikaturaLv

#EUGreenDeal #PlasticStrategy

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543511444913901571

The legislation also set:

🗑️ a collection target of 90% for recycling for plastic bottles by 2030.
♻️ a requirement for plastic bottle to contain at least 30% of recycled plastic by 2030.

© @KarikaturaLv

#PlasticStrategy #EUGreenDeal

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543511442099523588

3 years ago, our legislation on 10 single-use plastic products entered into force.

We either banned them from sale or reduced their consumptions in favour of sustainable alternatives.

Why 10? They were the most often found on our beaches.

© @KarikaturaLv

#PlasticStrategy

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543511438978940928

Replacing fossil fuels in industrial processes is crucial to end our dependence on Russian energy supplies by 2030.

It would also strengthen our industrial competitiveness and support international technology leadership.

How do we plan to achieve it? ⬇️

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543482171448594433

Facilitating the delivery of humanitarian goods is the right thing to do.

This week, we adopted a decision to waive customs duties and VAT on the import of food, electric generators and other life-saving equipment destined for Ukrainians affected by the war.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543263229450895360

When Europeans go to the starting line, Nature wins.

Biking is clean, cheap and healthy.

Like us, the European Union wants to inspire all those who can to ride a bike daily for a more sustainable future.

Bike for #EUGreenDeal #TDF2022

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543240579575848961

"The accession of Finland and Sweden makes NATO larger, more European and stronger.

Putin wanted to divide us. What he got is a stronger alignment between EU and NATO."

President @vonderleyen at the #NATOSummit in Madrid earlier this week ↓

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543233029220581376

This week was a historic moment for the EU and New Zealand partnership—we have concluded our negotiations for a free trade agreement.

It brings major opportunities for our companies, farmers and consumers and includes unprecedented social and climate commitments.

#EUTrade

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543202836481073152

"Putin's army is still killing your brothers and sisters.

Europe will stand up with Ukraine as long as it takes. We will not rest until you prevail."

This week's President @vonderleyen's address at the @ua_parliament
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#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543172630810750976

Europeans came together to contribute to a vision of 🇪🇺 Europe that responds better to new challenges and peoples’ needs.

The result: 49 proposals and over 300 measures that will be being taken forward by the EU institutions.

More about this unique journey 👇

#TheFutureIsYours

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543142434514735104

🇨🇿🇪🇺 The Czech Republic took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU under this motto “Europe as a Task: rethink, rebuild, repower”.

We will work together with the Czech Republic for a more prosperous and secure Europe.

More⮕ @EU2022_CZ

#EU2022CZ

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1543119781859041280

Read the statement by President @vonderleyen at the joint press conference with Prime Minister @P_Fiala on the occasion of the College visit to the Czech Presidency ⬇️

http://europa.eu/!BXn8FX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542895839076573185

On the occasion of the first day of the Czech presidency of the @EUCouncil, the College of Commissioners headed by President @vonderleyen met with Primer Minister @P_Fiala and the Czech government in Litomyšl 🇨🇿

@EU2022_CZ #EU2022CZ

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542891420046053376

Europe will stand up with Ukraine as long as it takes.

Today, we have proposed a new disbursement of €1 billion 🇪🇺 Macro-financial assistance to 🇺🇦 Ukraine.

We will not rest until they prevail.

#StandWIthUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542883825528848385

RT @vonderleyen: The motto of @EU2022_CZ, “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, is very inspiring.

These words by Vaclav Havel ring so true today.

Repower Europe’s energy. Rebuild our economy. Rethink what makes us strong. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1BdxYwYMkQLGX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542874954462552064

RT @vonderleyen: Děkuji vám za tak vřelé přivítání!

Thank you for such a warm welcome!

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542854729323220992

RT @vonderleyen: 🇨🇿 Glad to be in majestic Litomyšl for the start of @EU2022_CZ

Dear @P_Fiala, you have Europe at heart.

I know that your European passion and the commitment and hard work of your government will make @EU2022_CZ a success.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542838973667606528

Facilitating the delivery of humanitarian goods is the right thing to do.

Today, we have adopted a decision to waive customs duties and VAT on the import of food, electric generators and other life-saving equipment destined for Ukrainians affected by the war.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1542814912312918021