European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Crimea, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk are Ukraine.

The EU does not and will never recognise this illegal annexation.

We are strengthening our sanctions against Russia and will keep providing strong support to Ukraine, for as long as it takes.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575831914786832384

RT @vonderleyen: The illegal annexation proclaimed by Putin won’t change anything.

All territories illegally occupied by Russian invaders are Ukrainian land and will always be part of this sovereign nation.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575830275795271681

Today, we have approved an investment of over €70 million to support the recycling of lithium-ion batteries in 🇵🇱 Silesia.

This will also support research and innovation for the batteries sector and help develop new and environmentally friendly recycling technologies.

#EUfunds

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575790936361156608

Did you know that our eyes, ears and voice on the ground in every EU country communicate in each of the EU's 24 official languages?

On International #TranslationDay, follow your local Representation to know more about us in your mother tongue ↓

https://nitter.eu/i/lists/31066001

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575734689066876928

Today, once again, a democracy fights for its own survival against the aggression of a foreign autocrat.

President @vonderleyen at the 10th anniversary of @ForumAthens.
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1zqJVPwwpraKB

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575517100461916162

Europe has a huge potential for biomethane production.

We can replace fossil gas from Russia with homegrown and renewable biomethane.

Today we are launching the Biomethane Industrial Partnership to increase the production and use of biomethane across the EU.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575455352459501569

In our September infringements package, we pursue legal action against EU countries for failing to comply with EU law in several policy areas, such as:

🌳 Environment
⚖ Justice
⚡️ Energy
🚆 Transport
📊 Financial Stability

Read more ℹ️: http://europa.eu/!qGghdG

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575433202260402179

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