European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

The euro is already the currency of almost 350 million Europeans.
What do the ones using the 🇧🇬 Lev, 🇨🇿 Koruna, 🇭🇺 Forint, 🇵🇱 Zloty, 🇷🇴 Leu or 🇸🇪 Krona think of the euro?
The last Eurobarometer shows the majority of respondents look favourably at it.
Here are the findings ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675459408371884033

Re How will they personally manage to adapt to the replacement of the national currency by the euro?
🇧🇬 👍 80%
🇨🇿 👍 77%
🇭🇺 👍 89%
🇵🇱 👍 83%
🇷🇴 👍 85%
🇸🇪 👍 92%
↓
#eurobarometer

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675459647547817985

Re What consequences do they think the introduction of the euro has had in the countries already using it?
🇧🇬 👍 48%
🇨🇿 👍 52%
🇭🇺👍 73%
🇵🇱 👍 59%
🇷🇴 👍 66%
🇸🇪 👍 61%
↓
#eurobarometer

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675459782239453184

Re Young respondents tend to be the most positive on the euro.
Support for introducing it:
Total ➡ 58%
15-24 ➡ 67%
The euro has had a positive effect in euro-area countries:
Total ➡ 60%
15-24 ➡ 73%
Likely to see positive outcomes for them personally:
Total ➡ 56%
15-24 ➡ 66%

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675460759294189568

It is time to double down on our support to Ukraine.
This week, EU leaders met in Brussels at #EUCO to discuss a full agenda, including our support for Ukraine, economic competitiveness, and relations with China.
Read the full statement by President @vonderleyen here ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675398904849010689

🔌 Tired of using a different charger for each device?
As of 2024, USB-C will be the common port for portable electronic devices in the EU, making piling up bundles of cables a thing of the past.
A win for consumers and the environment.
#DigitalEU #EUCommonCharger

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675429604285362179

Today, we're marking the 55th anniversary of the Customs Union.
On 1 July 1968, 6 EEC member countries removed customs duties on imported goods, allowing free cross-border trade for the first time.
Last month, we proposed its most ambitious reform since its birth ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675159826521812994

#OnThisDay, ten years ago, Croatia formally joined the 🇪🇺!
This year, the country completed its integration by joining both the Eurozone and Schengen area.
It's a day of celebration not only for Croatians, but for all European citizens.
Sretna deseta godišnjica, @EK_Hrvatska! https://t.co/Afg308QIQs

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675112514865049600

Weekend recap ↓
#EUCO summit
📂 https://europa.eu/!QyJ3Ht
Single Currency Package
📂 https://europa.eu/!BqxVM4
New outlook on threats of climate change
📂 https://europa.eu/!cYFwpC
Travel agencies commitment
📂 http://europa.eu/!JJYqvG https://t.co/YpQkTd3Ep2

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675066714671955968

Re Visit the webpage of the Spanish Presidency: https://spanish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675038858017218560

Tomorrow the Spanish presidency of the Council begins 🇪🇸 🇪🇺.
Every 6 months, the baton passes from one EU country to another.
It means that a country’s Presidency happens every 13-and-a-half years.
Follow all the activities of the new Presidency with #EU2023ES & @eu2023es. https://t.co/vCEDCWXdpY

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674847771168239616

"There is a broad consensus, both among leaders here and also with our partners in the G7, on the concept of de-risking, not decoupling.
And we need to de-risk economically as well as diplomatically."
— President @vonderleyen at the press conference following the #EUCO meeting https://t.co/ufNPDnhnFW

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674800974228074496

Opening remarks by President @vonderleyen at the joint press conference following the #EUCO meeting ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674804410872918018

EU leaders have discussed the EU’s support for Ukraine, competitiveness and China.
🔴 Follow the press conference by President @vonderleyen after the #EUCO meeting in Brussels.
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1lDxLnLWWjRGm

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674762838064103427

🇪🇺🤝🇰🇷 Strengthening economic resilience.
Together with the Republic of Korea, we've held the first Digital Partnership council.
We've joined forces to advance cooperation for an inclusive and resilient digital transformation, such as on 5G, AI and cybersecurity.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674729473852289024

RT Ursula von der Leyen
De-risking, but not decoupling.
This is the message on China from this European Council.
I welcome the endorsement by EU Heads of State and Government for this new approach to China.
#EUCO

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1674733827334328321

The @sweden2023eu presidency of the Council of the EU is coming to an end.
We achieved so much together. Sweden, and Europe as a whole, can be proud of these accomplishments.
Kära Sverige, tack så mycket och hej då!
#EU2023SE

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674666576812081152

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has brought new risks, often combined as a hybrid threat.
The EU-NATO Task Force has mapped out security challenges and identified four key sectors:
🔹Energy
🔹Transport
🔹Digital infrastructure
🔹Space
Read the final assessment ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674425975696932864

The modernised current Payment Services Directive will become PSD3.
The new proposal will ensure customers and businesses benefit from more innovative payment and financial service options, whilst being confident that these are offered in a safe, transparent and secure way. https://t.co/rcVFOWfv6y

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674303684866633731

President @vonderleyen decided to propose to the @EUCouncil and @europarl_en the appointment of Ms Ivanova to the post of Commissioner.
She will be in charge of Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1674320377579806721