European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

"Russia is blackmailing us. They are using energy as a weapon.

Europe has to be prepared for a potential full disruption of Russian gas. This is a likely scenario.

And if we act in unity, we can address any crisis."

College read-out by President @vonderleyen, 20 July 2022.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549734234377560064

With #REPowerEU, a lot has already been done.

Our gas storage is at 64%, and our gas supply from other sources has increased by 75% compared to last year.

We are coordinating our action through an EU platform to pool our gas demand and make joint purchases of gas.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549712436520951808

Our European Gas Demand Reduction Plan is based on three pillars of action:

✅Switching away from gas
✅Incentivising consumption reduction
✅Reducing heating and cooling

Because energy saved in summer is energy available for winter.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549711800857419776

Russia is weaponising its gas supplies.

We need to prepare now for further disruptions - including for a complete stop of Russian gas deliveries.

Today we present the “Save gas for a safe winter” package. It will help us to save 15% of annual gas consumption. ⬇️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549711165990866944

🔴 LIVE: “Save gas for a safe winter” package

Follow the press conference by President @vonderleyen, Executive Vice-President @TimmermansEU and Commissioners @ThierryBreton and @KadriSimson. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1BdxYwygMayGX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549700781091291139

This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:

🔹 Energy - Winter Preparedness
➡️ Ensuring energy security
➡️ Preventing energy shortages

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549642762559053824

"Today, Albania and North Macedonia are opening the accession negotiations to the European Union.

What a historic moment.

This is your success and your citizens' success. You have shown so much enduring commitment to our values."

President @vonderleyen, 19 July 2022.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549408646530043906

Russia's aggression against Ukraine is creating considerable challenges for global security and economy.

The EU and China discussed a number of topics, including:

→ world economic outlook
→ supply chain disruptions
→ financial services
→ COVID-19 pandemic
→ animal health

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549393861033820161

Italy will receive €42.7 billion in 2021-2027 to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion.

The adoption of the Partnership Agreement will support its:

🌳 Green and digital transition
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Youth and female labour market
🎣 Sustainable fisheries

#EUFunds

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549355179266478080

Today we are taking a historic step forward in European defence integration.

We propose to commit €500 million of the EU budget from 2022 to 2024 to reinforce European defence industrial capacities through common procurement by EU countries.

#EUdefence

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549324411190263809

"You have shown so much enduring commitment to our values.

We will now start the screening of the EU acquis – and proceed very quickly.

And we will all stand to gain when one day we welcome 🇦🇱 and 🇲🇰 as full-fledged members of our 🇪🇺."

President @vonderleyen's statement ↓

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549318717619716096

Today, Albania and North Macedonia open accession negotiations with the EU.

A historic moment for the people of 🇦🇱🇲🇰.

We have supported you all the way, and we will continue to do so to welcome you to the EU.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549296348918325248

RT @vonderleyen: We will now start the screening of the EU acquis – and proceed very quickly.
 
Dear @P_Fiala, @EU2022_CZ will also play an important role in advancing this negotiations process.
 
The people of 🇦🇱🇲🇰 deserve it.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549291269595308032

RT @vonderleyen: 🇦🇱🇲🇰 Today, Albania and North Macedonia open accession negotiations with the EU.

This historic moment is your success. The result of your hard work.

The @EU_Commission has supported you all the way. We will continue to do so.
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1jMJgeLZnkbKL

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549288161506992130

To all the firefighters who protect our lives and ecosystems, thank you.

On 14 July, a major fire broke out in the south of 🇫🇷. A day later, two #rescEU firefighting planes arrived from 🇬🇷 to help fight the forest fires in the affected region.

#EUCivilProtection

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549280376463527938

Slovakia will receive €12.8 billion for the period 2021-2027 to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion.

The adoption of the Partnership Agreement will support its:

🌳 Green transition
📲 Digital transition
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Labour market
🎣 Aquaculture sector

#EUFunds

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549048330591866881

€3.5 billion for Estonia's economic and social development and green transition.

The adoption of the Partnership Agreement for 2021-2027 will support its:

🌳Fair green transition
👩‍💻Smarter and digital economy
🤝Upskilling & social inclusion
🌊Sustainable fisheries

#EUFunds

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549034599703011330

Azerbaijan is the EU's key partner in efforts to move away from Russian fossil fuels. 🇦🇿🇪🇺

We are strengthening our existing partnership on gas supplies to the EU via the Southern Gas Corridor and laying the foundations for partnership on clean energy.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549017550327095296

RT @vonderleyen: Azerbaijan has a tremendous potential in renewable energy.

Today we are laying the ground for a new partnership in this area.

And we commit to reducing methane emissions through the entire gas supply chain. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1DXxyDvlOjWJM

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549007729116717061

RT @vonderleyen: Good meeting with @azpresident on energy and the state of 🇪🇺🇦🇿 relations.

Let's strengthen our economic relationship and bring our people closer together.

Connectivity will be crucial here.

🇪🇺 wants to work with 🇦🇿 and build connections with Central Asia and beyond.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1549005813032812545