Russian war crimes in Ukraine will not go unpunished.
We support investigations by:
→ €10 m for the @IntlCrimCourt
→ a strengthened @Eurojust mandate
→ a Joint Investigation Team
→ the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1639215244948938752
16,200 children have been abducted by Russia.
This war crime completely justifies the arrest warrants issued against Putin by the @IntlCrimCourt.
Together with Poland we will organise a conference to launch an initiative aiming at bringing back these children
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1639214126823088129
Truth will prevail. Justice will be served.
On the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims we take stock of our actions to ensure that Russia pays for its crimes ↓
#StandWithUkraine #RightToTruth
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1639213460717449216
"We know that 16,200 children have been abducted by Russia.
This is a war crime. A horrible reminder of the darkest times in our history.
Together with 🇵🇱 PM @MorawieckiM, we will launch an initiative aimed at bringing them back."
— President @vonderleyen
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1639164393127649283
I will highlight 4 topics, 4 challenges we have to address as a Union:
→ Speeding up to climate neutrality
→ Supporting Ukraine
→ Strengthening our competitiveness
→ Managing migration
#EUCO https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1ynJOaovWRwKR
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1639004424503697410
€383 billion.
This is the new estimate of the cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine, provided by the second Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment.
Each day that goes by, Russia's war of aggression is taking a heavy toll on the people of Ukraine.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638928357013217282
The Russian invasion has caused huge damages on Ukrainian hospitals, putting vulnerable patients at risk.
More than 2,000 🇺🇦 patients have already been transferred to hospitals across Europe via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.
Together, we are saving lives.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638873030976831488
Read more ↓
Critical Raw Materials Act
📂http://europa.eu/!836cBY
Net-Zero Industry Act
📂 http://europa.eu/!DGXMbN
EU competitiveness beyond 2030
📂http://europa.eu/!mYxy4t
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638853113367986177
The #SingleMarket has brought prosperity to our citizens and business over the last 30 years.
And it remains a key asset and driver of competitiveness.
Joint efforts with EU countries are needed to maintain and deepen, and to harness its full potential.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638853110725582848
Critical raw materials are key to the green and digital transition.
We are heavily depend on imports, and their global demand is increasing.
With the Critical Raw Materials Act we aim to ensure a secure and sustainable supply chain for our industries.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638853107529416704
From solar panels to batteries, we want Europe to produce at least 40% of the net-zero technologies it needs by 2030.
The Net-Zero Industry Act will scale up manufacturing of clean tech in the EU and make sure we are equipped for the energy transition.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638853104815800320
It's time for 🇪🇺 to accelerate the clean transition and look beyond 2030.
Ahead of the #EUCO meeting, we've put forward our proposals to:
🔸 boost EU competitiveness and productivity
🔸 step up on the green transition
🔸 harness the full potential of the Single Market
More ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638853101892296705
We welcome the agreement between the @europarl_en and @EUCouncil on cutting maritime transport emissions by promoting sustainable fuels for shipping.
The FuelEU Maritime regulation will ensure that greenhouse gases from ship fuels decrease as much as 80% by 2050.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638834812394905609
An estimated 222 million school-aged children and adolescents are in need of education due to displacement and protracted conflicts.
The EU and @UNICEF are calling for increased public funding to help children caught in fragile humanitarian settings to continue learning.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638805279293964289
RT @vonderleyen: Europe's competitiveness strategy goes hand in hand with a strong social agenda.
We will work even closer with social partners to make the EU the home of clean tech, create quality jobs and equip people with the right skills. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzXdMmkaJv
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638581244878376961
A new European citizens’ initiative was registered today.
Discover the organisers’ proposal and check out all open initiatives → http://europa.eu/!RPTKCF
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638574026032283650
Today, Slovakia receives a second payment, worth €709 million, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility #NextGenerationEU.
The payment has been possible thanks to Slovakia's fulfilment of the 16 milestones and targets outlined in its recovery plan.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638566287998681088
🇨🇿 Czechia received today a first payment of €928 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the key instrument at the heart of #NextGenerationEU.
The payment has been possible thanks to Czechia's fulfilment of the 37 milestones and targets outlined in its plan.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638557430601719813
→ ‘T-shirt made of recycled plastic bottles'
→ ‘CO2 compensated delivery'
→ ‘Packaging made of 30% recycled plastic'
→ ‘Ocean friendly sunscreen'.
Are we helping the environment if we put these products in our shopping basket?
Commissioner @VSinkevicius tells you more ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638546129905147904
"With #GlobalGateway we have committed over 1 billion euros to water management.
We are bringing our innovation and regulatory competence to the table. But the EU is also ready to learn from others.
Because we're in this together."
Statement at the @UN Water Conference ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1638535365119164424
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ News and information from the European Commission. Social media and data protection policy: https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/get-involved/social-media-connect-european-commission_en#data-protection-on-social-media