European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

RT @vonderleyen: We must protect nature.

The European Union will provide 7 billion euros for global biodiversity protection - that is double the funding so far.

We all need to step up.

Citizens expect us to take the green ambition forward.

#GlobalCitizenFestival

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574027906573123584

We can cure tuberculosis.
We can prevent malaria.
We can fight these terrible diseases.

This week, President @vonderleyen announced a new record pledge of €715 million from the EU to the @GlobalFund to save millions of lives from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573990703075512322

The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown that our democracy, economy, and energy independence are closely intertwined.

To protect them, we need to wean off Russia’s fossil fuels as soon as possible.

We are already working on this with our #REPowerEU plan.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573960498218950656

We are supporting the most vulnerable African, Caribbean & Pacific countries hit by the food crisis.

Our funds will help affected countries to cope with the unjust consequences of Russia's war of aggression.

We stand committed to protecting global #FoodSecurity.

#GlobalGateway

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573943631064465410

RT @vonderleyen: Great to be in New York for #GlobalCitizenFestival

#TeamEurope is stepping up to address food security, care for our girls and women, and for our planet.

I’m proud to announce EU support to @unfpa and the @GlobalFund ↓

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573941875064578053

Before 🇷🇺's war, Ukraine used to grow enough food to feed 400 million people.

We set up the EU-Ukraine #SolidarityLanes to create alternative transport routes to help export 🇺🇦 goods.

4.3 million tonnes of grain were exported in August.

#StandWithUkraine #FoodSecurity

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573922749759647744

"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 last week. Highlights👇

https://nitter.eu/i/events/1569980549216849920

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573673613718437890

The future of Ukraine starts in its schools.

We will support the rehabilitation of damaged 🇺🇦 schools with €100 mln and create new opportunities.

We will also invest 10% of @EU_ECHO’s humanitarian funding to provide education in crisis contexts.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573567911402184706

Our long-term plan for Greening the Commission will:
📌 Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 compared to 2005
📌 Make the Commission climate neutral by 2030.

#EUGreenDeal

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573336620949979138

Our energy saving measures for the current crisis include:

🔺 Increasing summer cooling temperature from 23°C to 25°C
🔻 Reducing winter heating from 21°C to 19°C

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573334162073071616

We achieved these results by:

➡ improving the energy performance of our buildings
➡ decreasing our energy consumption
➡ decreasing the need for office space

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573333621070761985

From 2015 to 2021 we reduced the energy used at our premises in Brussels and Luxembourg by 20%

A drop of nearly:
✅ 21.7% in gas
✅ 7.6% in electricity consumption

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573332898375258112

Did you know that there are already 340 m² of solar panels installed on our buildings?

We are leading by example – but it’s just the beginning!

In the coming years we plan to install solar panels wherever technically feasible.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573332427224784896

RT @EU_Commission: It's time to #REPowerEU!

Renewables are at the heart of our plans to phase out Russian fossil fuels – they are the cleanest energy available.

Together we will make the EU a renewable energy powerhouse. How?
Check here → https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/repowereu-affordable-secure-and-sustainable-energy-europe_en

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573331881688539137

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has contributed to an unprecedented food crisis.

The lives and livelihoods of people around the world are at stake.

We continue to work tirelessly to strengthen #FoodSecurity.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573326330732724224

This year, President @vonderleyen's #SOTEU speech was also accessible in International Sign language.

Thanks to three interpreters and a fantastic team behind, we were able to provide interpretation in real time.

#IDSL2022
RT @EU_Commission: Europe is united and determined.

We should be proud of that.

We have brought Europe’s inner strength back to the surface.

🔴 Watch LIVE President @vonderleyen #SOTEU speech in Internat…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573302247777357824

💙 Democracy
💙 Freedom
💙 Equality
💙 Tolerance
💙 Solidarity

These are the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 that unite us. 💪

And only united can we achieve an energy-independent Europe with clean, renewable energy - made in Europe.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573288570982481920

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages!

EU countries must have by now transposed the European Accessibility Act, to make life easier for at least 87 million people.

We want to empower persons with disabilities. Zero barriers and full rights.

#ThisIsTheEU #IDSL2022

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573268273235386368

RT @vonderleyen: Putin tried to use the EU's fossil fuel dependency to blackmail and divide us.
 
He failed.
 
We are turning to reliable and trusted suppliers like 🇺🇸
 
We are also cutting our need for imported gas, saving and storing more.
 
The EU will end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573208089968484353

RT @vonderleyen: This is not only a war of Russia on Ukraine.
This is about autocracy against democracy.

Against this challenge, 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 cooperation is more intense than ever.

When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.

Exchange with @Princeton students ↓ https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1kvKpmNqdOgGE

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1573207932820414464