European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

We have received the 9th successful European citizens’ initiative: 'Save cruelty-free cosmetics’, aiming for a Europe without animal testing.

We will examine the aims and reply within 6 months.

Learn more → http://europa.eu/!b7p9Tu

#EUTakeTheInitiative

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618913221355753472

Remembering the victims.
Honouring the survivors.
Never forgeting the Holocaust.

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we stand firmly against antisemitism, racism and other forms of intolerance.

#WeRemember

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618873944903225346

"We must never forget the six millions of Jewish women, men and children, and all other victims, among them hundreds of thousands of Roma, murdered during the Holocaust."

Read President @vonderleyen statement ahead of International Day of Holocaust Remembrance #WeRemember

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618598472319369216

The Kremlin is spreading disinformation to manipulate public opinion, trying to justify the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

However, we won't be swayed by these false narratives.

We #StandWithUkraine️ in its fight for truth and justice.

#EUvsDisinfo

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618596113874927616

We extend our condolences to the victims of the knife attacks that took place yesterday in Schleswig-Holstein 🇩🇪 and in Algeciras 🇪🇸. 

Our thoughts are with all the victims, their families and their communities.

 — Spokesperson @MamerEric

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618578486532411393

In our January 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/!QyFPgx

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618569806038401024

The EU was built on the ashes of the Holocaust.

Remembering it is our duty.

Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, we observed a minute's silence in #EPlenary to commemorate the six million Jewish women, men, and children as well as all other victims murdered during the Holocaust.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618566757790130176

It's also #ThrowbackThursday! 
 
If you were going on holiday in the summer of 1966, you would probably remember the lengthy waits for border checks... 
 
Luckily, this is a thing of the past as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of our #CustomsUnion this year.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618516840292159489

On #InternationalCustomsDay, we honour the 115,000 hardworking men and women who have kept our borders secure and facilitated the flow of legitimate trade in our Union.

The #CustomsUnion, in operation for 55 years, saves time, money and protects European businesses.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618511557045981186

RT @vonderleyen: We look forward to maintaining a positive momentum in 🇪🇺🇮🇱 relations, I told @Isaac_Herzog

We discussed the need for sustained support to Ukraine and work to promote peace in the Middle East.

And the importance of fostering Jewish life in 🇪🇺 ahead of #HolocaustRemembranceDay

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618287985807732736

🇺🇦 Our EU solidarity with Ukraine remains stronger than ever.

📝 Around 4 million registrations for temporary protection.

🏫 737 118 Ukrainian children have already integrated into EU schools.

Find practical information here ↓

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618279907024314374

Europe is answering the call to help Ukrainian households.

Millions of LED light bulbs are on their way to bring light back to Ukraine.

These LED light bulbs will be vital to reduce the pressure on the Ukrainian power grid, deliberately targeted by Russia.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618270100401815553

Social dialogue is a core feature of our European social market economy.

Today, we present an initiative to further strengthen and promote social dialogue with concrete actions at national and EU level.

It will help Europe to adapt and remain competitive and inclusive.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618195727250759681

This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:

🔹 Strengthening social dialogue

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618148665536692225

Contrary to Russia's plans, Europe has secured enough energy to be safe this winter.

Thanks to the efforts of EU citizens and businesses, we have cut our gas use by 20%, well above our target of 15% set in July.

We are all playing our part in strengthening our energy security.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617915264443551745

Today we propose to increase the Macro-financial Assistance for Moldova by up to €145 million.

These funds will support the country's energy security and its economy which has been severely hit by the consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617914390933651456

Pollinators are in unprecedented decline.

Our biodiversity and food security depend upon them.

The revised EU Pollinators Initiative sets objectives and priorities for 2030, including improving pollinator conservation and tackling the causes of their decline. ↓

#EUPollinators

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617892477838450689

Education is the most powerful investment in our shared future.

We stand for quality education and push to make it accessible in emergency situations and for all.

We won't stop working until access to education becomes a reality for everyone.

#InternationalDayOfEducation

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617875124329250816

Today HR/VP @JosepBorrellF and Commissioner @ThierryBreton, presented the priorities for the 2023 European Space policy:

⏺️ An EU-wide resilience framework
⏺️ Augmented space capacities
⏺️ Increased use of space for security & defence
⏺️ Cooperation with global partners

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617841083852984321

When Putin started his brutal war against Ukraine, the EU moved quickly and decisively.

We have imposed 9 rounds of hard-hitting sanctions against Russia, crippling its ability to finance the war.

Learn more about how EU sanctions work ↓ #StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1617824154190856192