European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

The 2024 #EUAccessCity Award competition is now open for applications!
Is your city making significant efforts to become more accessible for persons with disabilities and promoting equal access to urban life?
Apply now → https://europa.eu/!Bw34hf https://t.co/Ejb9AOfgmt

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1683039248101044224

Wildfires know no borders, and neither does solidarity.
To safeguard lives and the environment, we've created our own firefighting fleet: #rescEU.
Learn more ↓ https://t.co/napuV8Ohgu

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682767455892959234

Most European bathing sites meet EU's excellent water quality standards.
Since the adoption of the Bathing Water Directive in 2006, the proportion of excellent sites has increased to 86% of all bathing waters in the EU.
Discover your nearest place for a safe dip🔎
#EUGreenDeal

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682722161906290688

The CE mark is (almost) everywhere. And today we “mark” its 30th anniversary!
Those two letters are here to confirm that manufacturers and traders operating in our #SingleMarket have declared that their products meet:
🦺 EU safety,
💝 ️health, and
♻️ environmental requirements https://t.co/VZqM7KVH3m

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682647162411180032

Weekend recap ↓
EU-CELAC Summit
📂 https://europa.eu/!kkw6v3
Global Gateway Investment Agenda
📂 https://europa.eu/!tDBKHJ
Eurobarometer on climate change
📂 https://europa.eu/!GCRF7d
EU Missions
📂 https://europa.eu/!f3Pfmh https://t.co/cT4i5fgy0r

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682676870171738113

Re These cities show how sustainability, quality of life, biodiversity, and resilience can be successfully blended.
Their application will be checked against key environmental indicators, from air quality to climate adaptation.
Winners will be announced in Tallinn 🇪🇪 on 5 October. https://t.co/n72UHyHeGQ

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682043888012521473

Two years on, the EU Missions in Horizon Europe are supporting close to 300 European regions, covering 40% of the 🇪🇺 population, to become climate resilient by 2030!
What are the next steps for the 5 #EUMissions?
Read more about their assessment here ➡️ http://europa.eu/!f3Pfmh https://t.co/YLjVxMDHMa

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682359774275600385

Eradicating poverty, leaving no one behind and fighting discrimination and inequalities around the world are major priorities for Europe.
We stay committed to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals at home and around the world 🇪🇺🌍

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1682405074486837249

Europeans are aware of the threat of climate change and willing to act.
Our new @EurobarometerEU survey shows that most citizens engage in climate action, support our policies, and seek a faster green transition.
Check out what we found ↓
#EUGreenDeal

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681971623245623296

Re Here’s 3 key takeaways:
→ 93% believe climate change is a serious problem facing the world
→ 93% of Europeans have already taken individual climate actions and made sustainable choices
→ 87% think it is important that we set ambitious targets to increase renewable energy… https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1681971853135364097

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681971853135364097

How many Geographical indications does your country have?
🇮🇹 891
🇫🇷 767
🇪🇸 394
🇬🇷 284
🇵🇹 212
🇩🇪 180
🇭🇺 92
🇭🇷 76
🇷🇴 75
🇧🇬 72
🇦🇹 57
🇸🇮 45
🇨🇿 43
🇧🇪 40
🇳🇱 39
🇵🇱 38
🇸🇰 28
🇨🇾 27
🇸🇪 27
🇮🇪 15
🇱🇹 15
🇩🇰 13
🇫🇮 13
🇱🇻 4
🇱🇺 3
🇲🇹 3
🇪🇪 2

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681913830056800257

Major milestone for the #NewEuropeanBauhaus.
We propose a new #HorizonEurope Mission to make green transformation more accessible and attractive to neighborhoods.
Focused on research & innovation, it aims to create beautiful, sustainable & inclusive 'living labs'.
Learn more↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681692954702893056

Is your city accessible?
Participate in the 2024 #EUAccessCity Award and show us how your city is becoming more accessible to persons with disabilities.
The award considers measures taken and planned in:
🏙️ Public spaces
🚍 Transport
🖥️ Information
🏥 Public services

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681671483439841280

EU Missions are on track to meet their 2030 ambition towards a greener and healthier 🇪🇺
They focus on
🍃Climate change
🏡Green cities
🤲Cancer plan
🌾Soil deal
🌊Oceans
In addition, we're also launching preparations for a new mission on the New European Bauhaus.
#HorizonEurope

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681636251764674560

Greece has requested the activation of the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism to tackle wildfires in the Attica region.
We are deploying 4 Canadairs ✈️ from our fleet based in France and Italy and sending our prepositioned firefighters from Romania.
This is #EUSolidarity in action.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681316481467031555

Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe need each other more than ever before.
We do not just want to trade together, but we want to thrive together.
Press conference following the #EUCELAC Summit ↓
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1gqGvyyYwOAKB

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1681331260298338304

RT Ursula von der Leyen
Excellent meeting with @RodrigoChavesR.
Costa Rica is a strong like-minded partner and a crucial ally in fighting climate change and preserving biodiversity.
Full support for the government’s tax reform efforts.
#GlobalGateway can power the digital transition and invest in… https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1681266712249876481 https://t.co/bC5VdrQasu

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1681266712249876481

RT Ursula von der Leyen
Good exchange with @miaamormottley.
Barbados is a driving force in the fight against climate change.
We need to mobilise more climate finance.
Attracting more private funds, like we do with #GlobalGateway and our Global Green Bond Initiative. https://t.co/3m869nyAcm

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1681272449055313921

Under the #TeamEurope Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform, the @EIB confirmed support for Chile's growing renewable hydrogen industry.
A €100 million loan will help the country meet its target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
#GlobalGateway

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1680950632859983872

Opening remarks by President @vonderleyen at the EU-LAC 2023 Business Round Table.
#GlobalGateway https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1yNGaNNdLmRJj

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1680846950428442624