European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

RT @vonderleyen: Glad to be in Alicante for the #MED9 Summit.

We will take stock of our intense cooperation: in supporting Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and in readjusting EU energy policy towards more energy independence.

And we will continue charting the way ahead.

#EUMED9

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1601168301341933569

We will put human rights, sustainable trade, gender equality and the fight against climate change at the core of our relations.

The Agreement is a key building block of a renewed bi-regional partnership under the framework of the EU-Latin American and Caribbean Road 2023.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1601164339201081345

¡Fantásticas noticias para Chile y la UE!

Today we signed an agreement to strengthen our political and trade partnership with Chile.

It will take our partnership to the next level by fostering trade and investments while focusing on sustainability and shared values.

#EUtrade

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1601163584364371968

Five buses donated through our Solidarity Campaign have left 🇫🇮 for 🇺🇦.

We are donating €14 million to purchase and transport school buses to get Ukrainian children safely back to school.

Public and private entities around Europe are invited to join us ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1601116939618689024

️One year old, and already making a difference.

From containing monkeypox to setting up EU FAB to ramp-up vaccine production in case of emergency, @EC_HERA has helped save lives.

The pandemic taught us to better prepare for future health challenges, and HERA is our answer.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600893663688523786

The Conference on the Future of Europe gave citizens a greater say about the Europe they want to live in.

Are citizens now satisfied with the EU institutions' follow-up to their proposals? What do they expect next?

🇮🇹 Valentina shares her views 👇
#TheFutureIsYours

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600877851196026883

The New EU rules will require all crypto-asset service providers to report transactions of clients residing in the EU.

With this proposal, we aim to improve EU countries' ability to detect and counter tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600832223833456641

Our new VAT package proposes:

✅A move to real-time digital reporting
✅Updated VAT rules for passenger transport and short-term accommodation platforms
✅Single VAT registration across the EU

These key actions will help EU countries to collect up to €18 billion more in VAT.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600825094808670208

VAT is one of the most important sources of revenue for EU countries.

It contributes to the public services we all use, such as schools, hospitals, libraries and public transport.

In 2020, EU countries lost around €93 billion in VAT revenues.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600824758903267328

EU countries are losing billions every year in VAT fraud.

Today we've proposed new measures to modernise the EU's VAT system, make it more resilient to fraud and help legitimate businesses to thrive.

Read more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600824367772049411

Russian forces killed at least 441 civilians in the early days of the invasion, in summary executions and in attacks, according to UN's report.

We welcome @UNHumanRights efforts to document the violation of human rights and international humanitarian law in Ukraine.

@ExtSpoxEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600818535696977921

Russia's war against Ukraine brings pain and uncertainty. It also influences high energy bills for Europeans.

One of the main answers is to end European dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports by getting more green, renewable energy.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600761478063484928

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Europe has been preparing for the worst for this winter.

We worked on ensuring gas supplies — over 90% of Europe's gas storage is now full.

And we've found alternative suppliers, reliable partners we can rely on for the long term.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600761436539539456

What are we doing to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian fossil fuels?

How did we prepare for this winter, and what is the future of our energy independence?

Answers @TimMcPhieEU, our Spokesperson for Climate Action and Energy ↓

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600761389987291137

Russia's barbaric bombing continues in Ukraine.

We are making the Kremlin pay for its cruelty and stepping up our pressure.

Today we propose the 9th package of sanctions.

It complements the existing sanctions that are already biting hard.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600538807744577548

We are proposing to strengthen equality bodies, so they can fight discrimination in Europe more effectively.

Our proposals will empower equality bodies to become independent, well resourced and hubs of expert knowledge on equality.

ℹ️http://europa.eu/!jxWM7F

#UnionOfEquality

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600468394959962112

Over €67 million to support 🇱🇺 Luxembourg's economic and social development.

The adoption of the Partnership Agreement for 2021-2027 will boost its:

🌳 Green and digital transitions
👨‍🔬️ Research and Innovation
🤝 Employment and social inclusion

#EUFunds

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1600462605251919874