European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

We've fined Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App Store rules for music streaming providers
For a decade, Apple abused its dominant position by restricting developers from informing consumers about alternative, cheaper music services available outside of the Apple ecosystem.
This is illegal under EU antitrust rules.
More info ↓
http://europa.eu/!yyFVPj

[2024-03-04 12:12 UTC]

We've imposed a fine on Apple for its abusive App Store rules for music streaming providers.
Press conference by Executive-Vice President
https://nitter.privacydev.net/vestager
↓
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1yNGaZnLoDqJj

[2024-03-04 12:02 UTC]

🇧🇬🇷🇴🇪🇺 are strengthening cooperation on border and migration management.
We're launching two Cooperation Frameworks with Bulgaria and Romania.
The two countries will further contribute to the joint efforts to address EU security at external borders and migratory challenges.

[2024-03-04 10:40 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: Romania and Bulgaria are fully committed to protecting EU external borders.

So we're moving from pilot projects to Cooperation Frameworks.

It means more financial and operational support to strengthen EU‘s external borders.

Romania and Bulgaria belong fully in Schengen.

[2024-03-04 09:43 UTC]

We are bringing Ukraine closer to the EU
Amidst Russian full-scale invasion, Ukraine applied for EU membership and was granted the candidate status.
Ukraine already has access to EU programmes for research and innovation. It has also signed an association agreement to join the Single Market and the Connecting Europe Facility.
Learn more →
https://europa.eu/!hNYR9N
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23StandWithUkraine

[2024-03-04 08:13 UTC]

This week we turned a page on the rule of law issues with Poland.
The efforts and determination of the Polish government to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence pave the way for accessing up to €137 billion in EU funds.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23NextGenerationEU

[2024-03-03 16:00 UTC]

The future depends on stronger, lighter, and more durable materials.
From graphene to biopolymers, advanced materials are crucial for the green and digital transition.
The strategy we have put forward ensures they are designed, developed, produced, and used in the EU ↓

[2024-03-03 14:00 UTC]

Welcome to the newly established 🇪🇺 AI Office.
It will:
🔹monitor and enforce the rules for general-purpose AI models
🔹strengthen the development and use of trustworthy AI
🔹foster cooperation with the EU countries and experts
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DigitalEU

[2024-03-03 11:30 UTC]

President
https://nitter.privacydev.net/vonderleyen
announced at the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EPlenary
the future set up of an Office for Defence Innovation in Kyiv 🇺🇦.
This will enable all EU countries to draw on Ukraine's battlefield experience and expertise in industrial defence innovation.
Speech →
http://europa.eu/!DT4CxJ

[2024-03-03 08:02 UTC]

Gas savings by businesses and citizens across the EU have made an important contribution to tackling the energy crisis.
Today, the EU is in a better position than two years ago, but we recommend to continue saving gas to secure supplies and stabilise markets.
More ↓

[2024-03-02 16:00 UTC]

EU wind power is growing steadily but needs to move forward faster to reach the renewable energy target by 2030.
The EU recently presented two initiatives to accelerate wind energy manufacturing & deployment.
Learn more ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUGreenDeal

[2024-03-02 13:00 UTC]

Every tree counts.
We want to plant at least 3 billion additional trees by 2030.
40 organisations, cities, regions and companies have joined us in planting over 13 million additional trees.
You too can help make a difference.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23ForOurPlanet

[2024-03-02 11:00 UTC]

Weekend recap ↓
Poland: Rule of law
📂
http://europa.eu/!qcqwCv
Humanitarian Aid for Palestinians
📂
http://europa.eu/!n8N6m7
Recommendation to continue saving gas
📂
http://europa.eu/!jnVKBJ

[2024-03-02 08:00 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: On the world stage, this Commission has helped the EU to become stronger and bolder, raising to the task of current geopolitical challenges.

This is our timeline spotlighting the main moments of the past four years → http://europa.eu/!jGPKkD

[2024-03-01 14:40 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: From tackling a global pandemic to dealing with extreme weather events,

From responding to Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine to managing the worst energy crisis in decade,

This overview shows how we tackled challenges head on → http://europa.eu/!hbtxcP

[2024-03-01 14:40 UTC]

We have sent Meta a request for information under the Digital Services Act.
Meta has been asked to provide more information related to the Subscription for no Ads options for both Facebook and Instagram.
More info ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DSA

[2024-03-01 13:30 UTC]

We stand by the Palestinian people in Gaza and elsewhere in the region.
Today, and taking into account the action taken by the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/UN
and the commitments required, we've decided to proceed with paying €50 million to
https://nitter.privacydev.net/UNRWA
and increase emergency support to Palestinians by €68 million in 2024.
We remain fully committed to addressing the humanitarian plight of the Palestinian people.
Press release:
http://europa.eu/!n8N6m7

[2024-03-01 12:05 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: Deeply disturbed by images from Gaza. Every effort must be made to investigate what happened and ensure transparency

Humanitarian aid is a lifeline for those in need and access to it must be ensured.

We stand by civilians, urging their protection in line with international law

[2024-03-01 09:58 UTC]

We have proposed to amend the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUbudget
for 2024 in order to continue delivering on the EU's common priorities this year, for the benefit of European citizens and beyond.
This amendment of the Annual EU budget 2024 amounts to an increase of more than €5.8 billion.

[2024-02-29 17:00 UTC]

The call we open today makes a further €1 billion available to fund the roll-out of infrastructure for alternative fuels on roads, including for urban city transport, in ports, and at airports across the Union.
We encourage all EU countries, and in particular those in Eastern and Southern Europe, to make use of it.
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https://nitter.privacydev.net/Transport_EU/status/1763188362226115037#m
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[2024-02-29 13:54 UTC]