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Joined Apr 2022
🌡️July 2022 was the 6th warmest July in Europe & one of the 3 warmest Julys globally, according to @CopernicusECMWF.
Climate change affects us all. So we must maintain our ambitious #EUGreenDeal climate goals→ http://europa.eu/!Q3XTnQ
Surface Air Temperature Anomaly for July👇
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557351058325639168
85% of Europeans believe that the EU should reduce its dependency on Russian gas and oil as soon as possible to support Ukraine.
This is what #REPowerEU is about.
We already see great results: our gas supply from other sources has increased by 75% compared to last year. ⬇️
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557320858896670721
Our #SolidarityLanes are helping Ukraine export its agricultural produce.
🌾According to 🇺🇦, cereals, oilseeds and related products exported by Ukraine reached 2.8 Mt in July – confirming an upward trend after 2.5 Mt in June, 2 Mt in May and 1.3 Mt in April!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557300283822280707
Half of the EU's territory has been exposed to drought and forest fires this summer.
The EU's Biodiversity Strategy is our ambitious plan to support a green recovery across Europe to reduce water and heat stress and reverse the degradation of our ecosystems.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557252907917099009
RT @vonderleyen: Our emergency plan to reduce gas demand across the EU is now in force.
Several Member States have already taken valuable, voluntary measures towards our target:
Together, we aim to reduce gas usage by at least 15%.
Saving energy is vital to Europe's energy security.
#REPowerEU
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557039141879259136
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? ⬇️
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557033977382195201
Renewable energy is our springboard towards net-zero CO2 emission and energy independence.
⚡🇪🇺 The #REPowerEU plan for phasing out Russian fossil fuels and accelerating the green transition aims to raise the renewable energy target for 2030 to 45%.
Evolution of our ambition 👇
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1557003768419467267
RT @eu_eeas: #Беларусь: Скрадзеныя выбары 9 жніўня 2020 года прывялі да мірных масавых пратэстаў. Нягледзячы на няспынныя злоўжыванні з боку рэжыму, на яго пагарду да дэмакратычнымі правоў, беларусы трываюць. ЕС ёсць і заўсёды будзе на баку народа Беларусі. #FreeBelarus
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556998662261178373
The complexity and speed of cyberthreats are on the rise
🔐 Cybersecurity is key to #digitalisation, so it's critical to understand it in order to protect yourself #online 👩💻
📚On #BookLoversDay, a selection of books to deepen your understanding of #cybersecurity by @DigitalEU
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556981118104006656
RT @eu_near: Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the fraudulent elections in Belarus.
Lukashenko’s crackdown against his own population continues, denying them the chance to decide their own future.
The #EU stands with the people of #Belarus who strive for a democratic and free society.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556946456942108672
We strongly condemn the latest shelling at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
This reckless behaviour by the Russian military forces poses a great danger to the plant's safe operation.
Full statement by Commissioner @KadriSimson→ http://europa.eu/!kJmjQh
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556937715337371650
With #REPowerEU, we have already done much to wean off Russian fossil fuels - now it's time to reduce our gas demand collectively.
🌡️ A sum of small day-to-day changes and simple acts can make a big impact.
Because the quicker we act, the more we save, and the safer we are.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556890520663703554
Droughts and fires are the most visible effects of climate change in Europe.
The water level of the Rhine River in 🇳🇱 Dutch territory is close to its lowest point.
With #EUGreenDeal, we are tackling the problem at its root.
Striking 🇪🇺🛰️images showing Rhine River 👇
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556671579039334402
Putin's military aggression has reduced Ukraine's wheat production by almost 40%.
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/1556645431391789056
RT @ExtSpoxEU: Gaza: 🇪🇺 welcomes the ceasefire that should end the latest violence, commends 🇪🇬's facilitation,deplores loss of civilians lives 👉this needs to be investigated in a timely & thorough manner. Key is to consolidate the ceasefire & reopen the crossings https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/gaza-statement-spokesperson-ceasefire-agreement_en
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556611753563377664
The EU has one of the world's most ambitious renewable energy policies. #REPowerEU aims to raise the target for 2030 to 45%.
⚡🇪🇺 Our Renewable Energy Directive is the legal framework for developing renewable energy across all sectors.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556600852902813696
From being close to extinction to a population of over 1000 — the Iberian Lynx has started to recuperate, but it is not safe yet.
Its recovery was supported by a LIFE project from the EU, with the coordinated efforts of many.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556547785100595201
In 2004, we pointed out the danger of extinction of the Iberian Lynx with only 150 Lynx left.
They became a symbol of the danger European wildlife was facing, and we set up projects to save them.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556543121638440960
On #InternationalCatDay, treat your cat to a special gift.
You can travel easily with your cat, dog or ferret in the EU thanks to our 🇪🇺 passports for pets.
You can get a European pet passport at your local vet and take them with you on your next trip.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556525615452262400
Natural disasters know no borders.
The #EUCivPro Mechanism provides a coordinated emergency joint response by EU countries + 6 participating states, supporting in:
✔️deployment of emergency support
✔️production of satellite maps
✔️humanitarian aid
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1556294342318309377
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Joined Apr 2022
