European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

This week we proposed 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/1619379912246173696

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/1619349594076332032

Do you have a project or idea that could have a positive impact on our daily lives? If so, apply for the #NewEuropeanBauhaus Prizes 2023.

The deadline for applications is 31/01/23.

It's your chance to bring your groundbreaking projects or ideas to light.

More information ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1619319510523121664

New EU rules on drone-specific airspace entered into force this week.

EU countries can start designing their so-called 'U-space' to operate drones safely and provide more services in low-level and densely operated airspace.

#EUDroneStrategy

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1619274086223314946

Our General Data Protection Regulation has reshaped how personal data are processed in the EU.

Since 2018, you can claim your right to privacy, to be forgotten, and to choose to be tracked... or not!

On #DataProtection Day, get to know your rights! Check here ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1619244010589110272

The fight against climate change is a global responsibility.

The EU and EU countries are partnering with South Africa to invest €280 million in its Just and Green Recovery Initiative to combat climate change and tackle its socio-economic challenges.

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#GlobalGateway

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1619008971422973952

Ta' vera! 🇲🇹

We have endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Malta’s request for a €52.3 million disbursement under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Read more: http://europa.eu/!4T9VWt

#NextGenerationEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618978241292951553

Antisemitism led to the Holocaust.
But antisemitism did not end with it.

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, our Commissioners light a candle to remember the millions of victims of the Holocaust and pledge to fight all forms of hatred and discrimination. #WeRemember

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618964541269762048

The Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform to support Ukraine has already kick-started its work.

The platform will ensure enhanced coordination amongst all key players for the repair, recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.

Find out more ↓

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618940535661629440

The EU welcomes Japan's decision to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

Japan is strengthening its export controls on sensitive technologies as part of an unprecedented, coordinated global effort to ensure the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.

ℹ️ ↓ #StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1618930567554154497

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