We want to strengthen our Union’s democratic foundations like never before.
And for this we need a stronger partnership with @coe.
Today I want to confirm the EU’s intention to join the European Convention on Human Rights as soon as possible. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1RDxlavrnndKL
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1658768235498549248
- better risk management for efficient customs clearance and controls, using AI to flag problems before goods start their journey
- a modern approach to e-commerce to ensure compliance with EU customs obligations and standards – and no hidden charges when a parcel arrives
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658765040487477249
The proposed rules will offer broader protection and transparency for consumers and save businesses billions in compliance costs with:
- simpler, more agile and data-driven procedures to simplify customs obligations via a new EU Customs Authority and EU Customs Data Hub ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658764854683893761
The EU Customs Union is our success story.
Today we propose its most ambitious reform since its birth in 1968.
Our reform will help Europe cope with increasing trade volumes – especially in e-commerce, a growing number of EU rules and geopolitical shifts ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658764339149414400
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In the EU, you are free to love whom you choose and be your authentic self.
Europe will always stand up for your fundamental rights and freedoms.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658756151750586369
Be proud of who you are!
I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community.
Today and everyday.
The EU will continue to champion your rights.
#IDAHOT
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1658736841854427136
Be yourself.
Be proud.
Embrace your true colours and shine.
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Today and every day, we stand firm in our commitment to create a #UnionOfEquality.
A Union that champions equal rights and freedoms, embracing diversity as our greatest strength.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658721512042659841
RT @vonderleyen: As Russia wages war against democracy itself, Europe is united for Ukraine.
As we gather, @avalaina and Ukrainian human rights activists are demanding accountability for Russia’s war crimes.
It will be an important focus of this @coe summit ↓ https://t.co/wyydUtsOqC
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658544744442519558
RT @vonderleyen: Good to meet @RishiSunak at the @coe Summit where we will reaffirm our support to Ukraine.
We looked forward to the debates in @G7 Hiroshima.
I expressed @EU_Commission support for a future UK-Frontex operational working arrangement. https://t.co/q1XJQkRLDC
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658525708614762504
RT @vonderleyen: We had good and pragmatic discussions today on 🇪🇺🇮🇸 relations
I’m very glad that we have found a common understanding on ETS for aviation.
And we will work on strengthening the European economic area ↓ https://t.co/Sda72TLb8j
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658491901056811008
Preserving cultural heritage and accessing education and culture are key for the resilience and reconstruction of Ukraine.
Through @europe_creative, 3 projects involving 16 European and Ukrainian organisations will receive support to strengthen the cultural sector in Ukraine.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658479924058157056
We take every opportunity to bring the EU and the Western Balkans closer together.
Today, we have signed high-level agreements to improve our transport links, laying the groundwork to integrate the transport network of the Western Balkans into the EU’s. ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658463271815639042
We welcome the political agreement reached by EU Finance Ministers today on new tax transparency rules on the crypto-asset sector.
The Directive will improve EU countries' ability to detect and counter tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance.
More info ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658445756410331136
Schengen remains a crown jewel of 🇪🇺 integration but one that needs to be constantly nurtured.
We present the second State of Schengen Report, which aims to identify challenges, best practices, and priority areas for action in order to strengthen Schengen governance.
More ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658419502965465088
The first tender of joint gas purchasing under the EU energy platform has been a success.
Reliable international suppliers have responded to our aggregated demand with bids to supply more than 13.4 billion cubic metres of gas.
We are working together to prepare for next winter.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658396784891183106
Statement by President @vonderleyen at the joint press conference yesterday with @eucopresident ahead of the Council of Europe, G7 and EU-Republic of Korea Summits ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658385797987577857
The European economy continues to show resilience in a challenging global context.
Main takeaways from the Spring 2023 #ECForecast presented yesterday by Commissioner @PaoloGentiloni ↓
►The EU economy has avoided a recession
►Lower energy prices lift the growth outlook…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658360630695325697
RT @vonderleyen: Excellent meeting with @DrSJaishankar @PiyushGoyal @Rajeev_GoI for the first 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Trade & Tech Council.
As strategic partners we will work to upgrade our relations on digital, clean tech and trade.
The EU is committed to negotiating an ambitious free trade agreement with… https://t.co/ERY9TymhV2 https://t.co/S0p5eZFKzg
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658353720688558083
RT @vonderleyen: I have accepted @GabrielMariya's resignation as she will pursue the goal of forming a new government in Bulgaria
I thank her for her excellent contribution to our team and wish her all the best
I’m confident that her European credentials will be put to good use for the country
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658115869472440323
Statement from President @vonderleyen on the resignation of Commissioner @GabrielMariya ↓
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658106572810141698
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