European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Human rights are increasingly under threat worldwide.

Today we signed a €30 million commitment for the new phase of the EU Human Rights Defenders Mechanism to support the protection of human rights defenders around the world.

Read more: http://europa.eu/!fjrnkY

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575429191843151872

Aware of anyone violating EU sanctions on Russia or Belarus?

We have created an online tool for whistleblowers to contact us and report violations of EU sanctions.

Make a report 👉 http://eusanctions.integrityline.com

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575395128394616837

We are stepping up our efforts to crack down on sanctions circumvention.

Individuals who buy goods in the 🇪🇺, bring them to 3rd countries and then to Russia would be circumventing our sanctions.

These individuals supporting the Russian regime could be listed.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575392459122688003

88 million tonnes of food waste are generated every year in the EU.

On #FLWDay, we want to highlight that food has never been so precious.

We are transitioning to a sustainable food system that safeguards food security and protects the planet. ⬇️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575372301037608968

The new sanctions will hit Russia's economy even more, depriving it of an additional €7 billion in revenues.

We also propose additional bans on providing 🇪🇺 services to Russia and prohibiting EU nationals from sitting on governing bodies of Russian state-owned enterprises.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575144254699085824

Russia is using the profits from the sale of fossil fuels to finance its war.

Today we are laying the legal basis for an oil price cap.

It will help reduce Russia's revenues and keep global energy markets stable.

— President @vonderleyen, 28 September 2022

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575135093483573249

We do not accept the sham referenda and any kind of annexation in Ukraine.

We are determined to make the Kremlin pay for this further escalation.

— President @vonderleyen, 28 September 2022

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575129292266143744

Today, we are proposing a new package of biting sanctions against Russia.

Our resolve is unshaken.

🔴 Press point with President @vonderleyen and HR/VP @JosepBorrellF

#StandWithUkraine
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRKjZbgqeaKw

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575123533054763008

🔴 78% of occupational cancers in the EU are asbestos-related.

Although all forms of asbestos are banned, it is still present in many buildings. Today we take a huge-step to:

✅better protect people and the environment
✅ensure an asbestos-free future

#EUCancerPlan

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575081384263053312

At a time when many people struggle to make ends meet, we must ensure our safety nets are up to the task.

Today we proposed recommendations to make sure that EU countries’ minimum income schemes are adequate, reach those in need & improve access to labour market.

#SocialRights

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575080091754823681

Today we've adopted new liability rules on products and AI.

The new rules will ensure that consumers benefit from the strict liability of manufacturers for defective products.

And give Europeans a better level of protection when harmed by AI products or services.

#EU4Consumers

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575068098239111172

RT @vonderleyen: Spoke to @Statsmin Frederiksen on the sabotage action #Nordstream.

Paramount to now investigate the incidents, get full clarity on events & why.

Any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable & will lead to the strongest possible response.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575019957162635264

This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:

🔹 Artificial intelligence liability
🔹 Product liability
🔹 Minimum income
🔹 Protection of workers from asbestos

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575009915126501376

RT @McGuinnessEU: We stand by the people of Ukraine & are finding practical ways to show our support 🇺🇦

I welcome that EU & Ukrainian companies active in remittances are committing to provide more affordable, accessible & transparent services for Ukrainians sending money home to their loved ones.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574792402430300164

Remittances from Ukrainians in the EU are a vital way of providing means of subsistence to their loved ones at home.

We welcome a Joint Statement by EU and Ukrainian financial institutions to provide affordable and accessible remittance services to Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574783341806735363

Europeans have opened their hearts and their homes to offer a bit of warmth and kindness to people fleeing Ukraine.

Discover more stories of #EUsolidarity on our webpage here → https://europa.eu/!Qdytdf

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574762475425349638

This is the story of 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀𝟰𝘂𝗸𝗿.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

When Russia attacked Ukraine, the Romanian business community came together to launch jobs4ukr, a platform to help Ukrainian refugees find employment across the EU.

This is Europe’s spirit.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574760769811628032

This is the story of 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝟮𝟬.

A group of Polish citizens in Warsaw launched the Pulawska 20 shop to collect and deliver free food, cosmetics and clothing to Ukrainian refugees and those internally displaced.

This is Europe’s spirit.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574757870897340416

This is the story of 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮.

After the war broke out, she moved from Kyiv to Cork.
An Irish family offered to host her and her family.

She is now documenting human rights violations and war crimes by the Russian military.

This is Europe’s spirit.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574755313684811777

This is the story of 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮.

The young Estonian woman founded Slava Ukraini – an organisation that has delivered over 60 ambulances to Ukraine, filled with medical supplies.
This assistance saved lives.

This is Europe’s spirit.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1574753236866809859