European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Share of energy consumption coming from renewables in 2021 (%):
🇸🇪 62.6
🇫🇮 43.1
🇱🇻 42.1
🇪🇪 38
🇦🇹 36.4
🇩🇰 34.7
🇵🇹 34
🇭🇷 31.3
🇱🇹 28.2
🇸🇮 25
🇷🇴 23.6
🇬🇷 21.9
🇪🇺 21.8
🇪🇸 20.7
🇫🇷 19.3
🇩🇪 19.2
🇮🇹 19
🇨🇾 18.4
🇨🇿 17.7
🇸🇰 17.4
🇧🇬 17
🇵🇱 15.6
🇭🇺 14.1
🇧🇪 13
🇳🇱 13
🇮🇪 12.5
🇲🇹 12.2
🇱🇺 11.7 https://t.co/r0oWwU80eL

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1677201781284122625

In 2022, 🇪🇺 had the highest number of people employed and the lowest unemployment rates ever recorded.
🔹 EU economy grew by 3.5%
🔹 Employment at 74.6%
🔹 Unemployment at 6.2%
However, labour shortages still exist in various sectors across all skill levels.
Learn more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676957641032212482

The help from the EU Solidarity Fund to Croatia was essential for the reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquakes of March and December 2020.
Thanks to the EU support, Croatia could invest in the rapid reconstruction of infrastructure like schools and hospitals.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676886705343991809

Over 1 million EU citizens have supported the call to end shark finning and the trade of shark fins.
We commit to stepping up action at EU and international level.
Check our response to the European citizens’ initiative: ‘Stop Finning – Stop the trade’ ↓
#EUTakeTheInitiative

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676585786504884224

Re 58.5 million tonnes of food are wasted each year in the EU.
Our proposal aims to tackle food waste to save food, money for consumers and businesses and lower the environmental impact of food production ↓
https://europa.eu/!cXVtrm
#EUGreenDeal #EUFarm2Fork https://t.co/NXreXtpouB

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676547995611942912

Re Plant and forest reproductive material is key for sustainable cultivation, more biodiversity, and resilient forests.
We propose new rules to ensure that farmers & other users have access to high-quality and diverse seeds ↓
#EUGreenDeal #EUFarm2Fork https://t.co/CLwQZeasx1

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676548631967481856

Re Humans have been improving grains, fruits, vegetables ever since we started growing them.
New genomic techniques allow us to do the same, faster & with more precision.
Today, we are presenting new framework protecting human & animal health & the environment.
#EUGreenDeal #NGT https://t.co/uqtd7Upn7h

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676550137773015042

Re The EU generates 12.6M tonnes of textile waste annually, with clothing and footwear alone accounting for 5.2M tonnes!
Only 22% gets recycled, the rest is wasted.
Our Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles will harmonise rules and promote sustainability.
#EUGreenDeal https://t.co/hI5hiSsoO7

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676567707842387971

The rule of law is one of the fundamental values upon which the EU is built.
Today we've published the fourth edition of the Rule of Law Report.
65% of last year’s recommendations have been addressed, showing important efforts are ongoing in the EU countries.
#RuleOfLaw

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676570622619713537

Five years on, the General Data Protection Regulation is delivering on its promise.
Today, we want to ensure its effective application in complex cross-border cases.
Our new proposal will bring quicker remedies for individuals and more legal certainty for businesses.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676166475936149504

Re → For individuals, our proposal clarifies what to submit and ensures duly involvement in the process.
→ For businesses, it clarifies their rights during a potential GDPR breach investigation.
→ For data protection authorities, it ensures smooth cooperation.
#DataProtection

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676166979730780163

🌊 Today, we celebrate a decade of oceanic cooperation as it marks the anniversary of the Galway Statement.
The Galway Statement is an agreement between 🇪🇺🇨🇦🇺🇸.
Together, we enhance Atlantic Ocean research, increase knowledge and build a common path for sustainable management.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676179379368468480

The 2022 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND call results are in!
With a budget of €95m, we are co-funding 30 doctoral and post-doctoral programmes, empowering 1000+ scientists.
They will strengthen our R&I in critical areas such as AI, climate change and cancer research ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676206729221271552

North Macedonia is the fourth non-EU country joining the @LIFEprogramme for environment and climate action.
This association is an opportunity to contribute to a greener, more sustainable continent in line with the #EUGreenDeal objectives.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676219742300827648

RT Ursula von der Leyen
Good meeting with @anabrnabic
@EU_Commission supports Serbia's work towards accession.
Our New Growth Plan will help speed up reforms, increase EU investments, bring you closer to the Single Market.
We also discussed the importance of normalising relations with Kosovo. https://t.co/CjpTg8vn3e

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1676231470216560641

7 institutions joined the European Universities alliances, bringing the total to 50 networks with 430 higher education institutions across 35 countries.
Each alliance will receive a budget of up to €14.4 million to invest in quality and competitiveness of higher education.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676237806266466305

📏 1,440 meters long
⏱️ takes 2-3 minutes to cross it
🇪🇺 EU-funded
The longest EU-funded underwater tunnel in Europe is already opened in Poland 🇵🇱.
The tunnel is a perfect example of Cohesion Policy making real changes to people’s lives.
Read more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1676115624219770881

📱💬 Over 81% of EU residents benefits from calls, texts, and data without extra charges while travelling within 🇪🇺.
The new @EurobarometerEU findings will shape our review of the ‘Fair use policy’ for operators.
More info: http://europa.eu/!HwwnHq https://t.co/XoGuv8fWqE

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675819596522160129

"Economic security is increasingly an important topic for Europe and our international partners.
That is where Spain, with all its global clout, can really make a difference."
— President @vonderleyen on the occasion of the vdLCommission visit to the Spanish Presidency.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675890967017058304

We're allocating €106 million to 18 new projects to contribute to the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters'.
It will play a key role in achieving climate neutrality, restoring biodiversity in waters, cutting pollution, and supporting a sustainable blue economy.
#HorizonEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1675481949689769989