European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Cities play a major role in sustainable transformation.

The European Urban Initiative launches a €50 million call to support innovative proposals aimed at urban development.

This call is a perfect translation into practice of the #NewEuropeanBauhaus core values.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579777630328479744

Three-quarters of respondents are frightened by climate change, and more than three-quarters feel a personal responsibility to act.

53% of Europeans are confident that they could use less energy than they do now.

#EUGreenDeal

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A majority of respondents think that policies to tackle climate change will create more jobs than they will remove.

61% think that these jobs will be of good quality.

#EUGreenDeal

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A green transition that leaves no one behind: 88% of EU citizens support this goal.

Europeans also agree that a fair ecological transition is essential and associated with opportunities.

Have a look at our recently published special #Eurobarometer ↓

#EUGreenDeal

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💙They are brave
💛They are the future of Ukraine
💙But they are still children

On this International Day of the Girl Child, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting young Ukrainian girls and girls worldwide.

Children have the right to live their childhood free from violence.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579720956293038080

‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment’

This the 7th successful European citizens’ initiative to have collected 1 million signatures.

We will examine the aims and reply within 6 months.

More information ⬇️

#EUTakeTheInitiative

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579486915388182529

On World Day against the Death Penalty, we call for the universal abolition of the use of capital punishment.

It is a cruel practice that violates human rights. There is no evidence that it deters crime or contributes to a safer society.

#ThisIsTheEU #AbolishDeathPenalty

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579479366538518528

Trustworthy 🇪🇺🇺🇸 data flows, balancing security, privacy and data protection.

We welcome US Executive Order for a new EU-US Data Privacy Framework limiting access to EU data by US intelligence services and establishing a Data Protection Review Court.

More info ↓

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579472287656562688

RT @vonderleyen: At the Narva crossing-point bordering Russia.
 
I commend the work of the Estonian and European border guards.
 
We share Estonia’s concern about security at our borders.
 
The EU took measures to ensure strong checks and controls and end visa facilitation with Russia.

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The 20th edition of #EURegionsWeek starts today!

Have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of 🇪🇺 Cohesion covering key challenges such as health, rural areas or the #EUGreenDeal.

Follow the opening session with Commissioner @ElisaFerreiraEC today at 14.30 CEST ↓

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RT @vonderleyen: With the Just Transition Plan, the EU is investing in an energy and industrial transition that leaves no one behind.

The plan will equip the workers of the Ida-Viru region with skills they need to succeed in the economy of tomorrow.
https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1RDGlajjADRJL

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"The Kremlin has again escalated its aggression to a new level.

We need to protect our critical infrastructure, keep replacing unsustainable dependency with balanced cooperation and continue to build trust in global connectivity."

President @vonderleyen at the @TallinnSummit

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RT @vonderleyen: Shocked and appalled by the vicious attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Putin’s Russia has again shown the world what it stands for: brutality and terror.

I know that Ukrainians will stay strong.

We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, with all the means we have.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579442113573703680

"The EU condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent heinous attacks by Russia on Ukrainians and civilian infrastructure.

These barbaric attacks only show that Russia is opting for a tactic of indiscriminately bombing civilians."

Spokesperson @ExtSpoxEU #StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579425750465273859

RT @JosepBorrellF: Deeply shocked by Russia’s attacks on civilians in #Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine.

Such acts have no place in 21st century. I condemn them in the strongest possible terms.

We stand with Ukraine. Additional military support from the EU is on its way.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579410431567081472

Tune in at 12:30pm CET to listen to John Ryan from @EU_Health discussing our #EU4Health funded project with @IFRC_Europe providing psychosocial support and training for staff and volunteers.

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RT @EU_Health: #Mentalhealth challenges are compounding in Ukraine.

Listen to John Ryan from @EU_Health at 12:30pm CET discussing our #EU4Health funded project w/@IFRC_Europe providing psychosocial support & t…

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Taking care of each other is crucial, just as having appropriate and accessible support. On #WorldMentalHealthDay and everyday.

This is why we have allocated €27 million to mental health actions and launched a new ‘Healthier Together' initiative.

#EU4Health

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579403868449910785

Our budget is about more than numbers – it is a reflection of our policy priorities and of our common European values.

President @vonderleyen at the Annual #EUBudget Conference.

🔴 Follow it live here: https://europa.eu/!d8n6YH

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Today we are launching the EU Talent Pool Pilot, a job-searching tool on the EURES portal, for people fleeing the war in Ukraine and looking for a job in the EU.

Find out more ⬇️ #StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579385406331691008

What is illegal offline is also illegal online.

This week, we welcomed the @EUCouncil’s adoption of our #DigitalServicesAct.

The new rules will:
⛔️ ensure online platforms are held responsible for tackling harmful content
🛡️ better protect internet users

#DigitalEU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_Commission/status/1579124536368189440