Whether we talk about chips or solar panels, raw materials fuel the green and digital transitions.
Almost 90% of earths and 60% of lithium are processed in China. We need to diversify suppliers.
New partnerships will advance our vital interests – but also our values.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570307434807447553
Raw materials are essential for our daily lives.
It is important to ensure the security and sustainability of their supply.
The European Critical Raw Materials Act will:
☑️ Identify strategic projects along the supply chain
☑️ Build strategic reserves for our Union
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570305599568592898
"The more we stand together, the more unity we show, the more we can emerge from the year ahead as a stronger 🇪🇺 and the better we can prepare the world of tomorrow."
President @vonderleyen delivered her 3rd #SOTEU speech today. Discover the highlights👇
https://nitter.eu/i/events/1569980549216849920
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570061105690468352
Oil, gas, coal and refinery companies have also made massive profits in recent months.
Our proposal → a temporary solidarity contribution on surplus profits generated from activities in the fossil fuel sectors in 2022.
More: http://europa.eu/!QDxfr4
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570043615807774727
In these times, profits must be shared and channelled to those who need it the most.
We propose a cap on the revenues of companies that produce electricity at a low cost.
This will raise up to €117 billion for EU countries to help bring down energy bills.
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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570043358214594562
The first response to high prices is to reduce demand.
We are proposing an obligation for EU countries to reduce demand during peak hours by at least 5%.
Reducing peak demand would reduce gas consumption by 1.2bcm over the winter.
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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570041410971176962
Now we are taking the next step to tackle high energy prices.
To reduce bills for Europeans, we are proposing an emergency intervention in Europe's energy markets.
⬇️ More about our proposals.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570041405489250304
🔴 LIVE: Proposals for an emergency intervention to address high energy prices
Follow the Press conference by Executive Vice-President @TimmermansEU and Commissioner @KadriSimson. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1vAxRAnEpBrJl
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570027433386037248
Russia keeps on actively manipulating our energy market.
And millions of Europeans need support.
Watch at 14.30 the press conference by Executive Vice-President @TimmermansEU and Commissioner @KadriSimson on proposals for an emergency intervention to address high energy prices.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570015342885326849
@vonderleyen President @vonderleyen's #SOTEU speech is also available in all EU languages → http://europa.eu/!fFfFMr
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1570006298636455936
It is time to renew the European promise.
And we also need to improve the way we do things and the way we decide things.
I believe the moment has arrived for a European Convention.
— President @vonderleyen, #SOTEU 2022
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569988640293396481
They say that light shines brightest in the dark.
Magdalena and Agnieszka, in a matter of days, gathered 3000 volunteers to welcome refugees 24/7.
Please join me in applauding them and each European who opened their hearts and their homes.
— President @vonderleyen, #SOTEU 2022
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569979179617099776
We will empower 🇺🇦 to make the most of its potential.
Building on the success of the solidarity lanes to ensuring seamless access to the Single Market.
Bringing Ukraine into our 🇪🇺 free roaming area.
—President @vonderleyen, #SOTEU 2022
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569966908727861250
Dear @ZelenskaUA,
You have given courage to the whole nation.
You have given voice to your people on the global stage.
And you have given hope to all of us.
Glory to a country of European heroes. Slava Ukraini!
— President @vonderleyen, #SOTEU 2022
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569963475224371200
"We have brought Europe’s inner strength back to the surface. With unity, solidarity and determination."
Read the full text of the #SOTEU speech delivered by President @vonderleyen here → http://europa.eu/!T7NcNj
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569962525285916672
Our Union stands strong together.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹.
Long live Europe.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569960160843681793
Europe listened to its citizens’ voice during the Conference on the Future of Europe.
We now need to deliver.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569958529535991808
Today we all see that we must fight for our democracies.
Every single day.
We need to better shield ourselves from malign interference.
This is why we will present a Defence of Democracy package.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569957218241363968
Unemployment is at a record low, and this is great.
At the same time, job vacancies are at a record high.
We need much more focus in our investment on professional education and upskilling.
We are proposing to make 2023 the European Year of Skills.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569954336297418754
So far, 100 billion euros have been disbursed to EU countries from #NextGenerationEU – to invest in sustainable jobs and growth.
This means: 700 billion euros still haven’t flown into our economy.
Let’s get the money on the ground.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1569953050806128640
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