European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Europe remains committed to contributing to global #foodsecurity.

Exports to sub-Saharan Africa grew significantly:
⏫121% in June month-to-month

Imports from Ukraine after implementation of solidarity lanes:
⏫61% in first semester 2022

Read the latest report ↓

#EUTrade

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576952372043157506

Executive Vice-President @VDombrovskis signed a second Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine since Russia began its brutal war.

The 🇪🇺 will provide €5 billion to 🇺🇦 to cover immediate liquidity needs, pay salaries & pensions.

We will deliver first tranche in mid-October.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576928626280652800

Κάν’ το πραγματικότητα! 🇬🇷

Greece has sent its second payment request of €3.56 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Next step➡️ We will assess Greece's compliance with the 28 milestones and targets outlined in its recovery and resilience plan.

#NextGenerationEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576896934433783810

Portugal has sent its second payment request of €1.8 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Next step ➡️ We will assess Portugal's compliance with the 20 milestones and targets outlined in its recovery and resilience plan.

#NextGenerationEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576885621754572800

Congratulation to @ERC_Research grantee Prof. Svante Pääbo on winning the 2022 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine!

#EUfunded
RT @NobelPrize: BREAKING NEWS:
The 2022 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Svante Pääbo “for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.”

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576874990158303232

EU Space Week has launched!

Register now for #EUSW to:

☑️ Connect with more than 1.2k attendees from all over the globe
☑️ Learn about the latest status of the @EU4Space Programme
☑️ Meet and discuss with industry leaders, space stakeholders and policymakers

#EUSpace @defis_eu

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576821852663517184

Have you ever experienced discrimination in AI-enabled hiring?

With our new AI liability rules, we are making it easier for Europeans to get compensation when harmed by AI.

The rules also address harm caused by products like robots, drones or smart-home systems.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576587817425072129

We are supporting displaced researchers from Ukraine.
Because science and innovation must carry on despite difficult times.

With a budget of €25 million, our @mscactions scheme will provide fellowships for Ukrainian PhD students and postdocs.

#StandwithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576557614774845444

"Millions of people across the world are now fighting for their freedom.

I want our Union to stand at the side of every country that longs for freedom, and every young democracy – in Europe and beyond."

President @vonderleyen on the 10th anniversary of @ForumAthens this week.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576527417295835138

Last summer meteorological phenomena such as dry rivers and burning forests put a strain on the population.

We need more capacity. As President @vonderleyen announced during #SOTEU, we will:

🔥double our firefighting capacity
🚁buy 10 light amphibious aircrafts

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576467018206703616

This pipeline connects the gas networks of 🇧🇬&🇬🇷, providing 🇧🇬 with access to the Southern Gas Corridor and to several new sources of natural gas.

Bringing energy from trusted & reliable suppliers, it is a key contribution to Europe's energy security.

@ECinBulgaria @EEAthina

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576276196479799296

A 🇧🇬 🇬🇷 pipeline to secure Europe’s energy future.

President @vonderleyen travelled to Sofia for the opening of the new Bulgaria-Greece gas interconnector.

The EU-funded pipeline is a game-changer for 🇧🇬 , on its way to freedom from 🇷🇺 gas.

@BGPermRepEU @GreeceInEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576235449168830465

The European Cybersecurity Month kicks off today on the heels of our latest proposal on cybersecurity: The Cyber Resilience Act.

It is our answer to the modern security threats that are now omnipresent through our digital society.

More ↓ http://cybersecuritymonth.eu

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576225170829606913

Towards an asbestos-free EU for current and future generations.

This week we presented a series of measures that will not only offer better protection to workers, but will take a huge step towards an asbestos-free Europe.

#EUCancerPlan

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576195232336519169

Russia should not benefit from European knowledge and expertise.

This week we proposed a new sanctions package that will hit Russia's economy even harder.

It will deprive Russia of an additional €7 billion and its military complex of key technologies.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576165037248372736

RT @vonderleyen: Europe has everything it needs to break free from Russian fossil fuels.

The inauguration of the 🇧🇬🇬🇷 interconnector is a game changer.

Together, let’s shape a strong and resilient energy Union.
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1mrxmkVjvOQGy

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576130560078278657

2023 will be the #EuropeanYearOfSkills.

It's important and here's why:

👷 Companies, especially small businesses, are grappling with staff shortage.
👷 Only 37.4% of adults undertake training, hence it is urgent to invest in training and upskilling.

More in our #EUDataCrunch👇

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1576104634934067208

Raw materials are essential to our green and digital future.

As announced by President @vonderleyen in her #SOTEU speech, our Critical Raw Materials Act will:

• Identify strategic projects
• Build up the EU's strategic reserves

#EUHaveYourSay in shaping this act 👇

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575878141888929794

RT @EUDelegationUA: 🇺🇦Крим, Херсон, Запоріжжя, Донецьк і Луганськ – це Україна.

ЄС не визнає і ніколи не визнає цю незаконну анексію.

Ми посилюємо санкції проти Росії і продовжуватимемо надавати рішучу підтримку Україні доти, доки буде потрібно.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575840590532526080

Today we are presenting updated guidelines for EU countries on visa procedures and border controls for Russian citizens at the EU's external borders.

We call for a higher degree of security checks and a coordinated approach to controls at our borders.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1575839127492124672