European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

We've concluded our anti-subsidy investigation by imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China for a period of five years.
We will continue to work towards finding alternative WTO-compatible solutions.
More info ↓

[2024-11-02 13:30 UTC]

A free and independent press is essential for democracy.
On
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23WorldPressFreedomDay
and beyond, the EU stands with journalists who courageously share the truth, often at great risk.
Our Media Freedom Act aims to protect them and uphold press freedom and pluralism.

[2024-11-02 08:00 UTC]

🔍 Recap time of the week ↓

[2024-11-02 08:00 UTC]

We've opened formal proceedings to assess whether Temu may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to:
▪️ Sale of illegal products
▪️ Potentially addictive design of the service
▪️ Purchase recommendations
▪️ Access to data for researchers
More ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DSA

[2024-11-01 14:00 UTC]

Committed to enforcing competition in the pharmaceutical sector.
Yesterday, we fined Teva €462.6 million for patent misuse and disparagement to delay rival multiple sclerosis medicine for Copaxone.
Our landmark decision will help keep drugs affordable and preserve choice ↓

[2024-11-01 11:00 UTC]

'Movember' begins today.
The initiative is about raising awareness about some aspects of Men's health – prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
We are making a difference with:
🔹Our comprehensive approach to mental health
🔹Our
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUCancerPlan
for better access to early detection, treatment
🔹PRAISE-U project for early detection, diagnosis of prostate cancer

[2024-11-01 08:00 UTC]

✅ Sufficient security of gas supply for the winter months.
Ahead of the 1 November deadline, the gas storage level EU-wide is over 95%.
This puts us in a strong position to keep supplies and prices stable this winter and transition away from Russian fossil fuel imports ↓

[2024-10-31 14:00 UTC]

The EU is leading the way in the clean transition – but continued action is necessary.
Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023.
Emissions are now 37% below 1990 levels, and the EU remains on track to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
More ↓

[2024-10-31 12:30 UTC]

We've opened formal proceedings to assess whether Temu may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to:
▪️ Sale of illegal products
▪️ Potentially addictive design of the service
▪️ Purchase recommendations
▪️ Access to data for researchers
More ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DSA

[2024-10-31 11:15 UTC]

The European flags in front of our headquarters in Brussels are at half-mast.
Our thoughts are with the victims of the floods in Spain, their families and the rescue teams.
The floods in Spain are not only a national tragedy. It’s also a European one.

[2024-10-31 08:28 UTC]

The accession process to the EU is merit-based.
The Enlargement Package is an important report to evaluate the progress made and the challenges faced by candidate and potential candidate countries on their path to our Union.
It’s out now ↓

[2024-10-30 14:45 UTC]

Today we concluded our anti-subsidy investigation by imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China for a period of five years.
We will continue to work towards finding alternative WTO-compatible solutions.
Our full press release ↓

[2024-10-29 16:49 UTC]

The research community is key in safeguarding digital spaces.
We are seeking views on the rules for researchers to access platform data under the Digital Services Act.
For the first time, they'll study systemic risks and assess platforms’ risk mitigation measures in the EU ↓

[2024-10-29 15:43 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: The escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine is a serious threat to European security and global peace.

In this context, a close and strategic partnership between the EU and @NATO is more vital than ever.

@SecGenNATORutte and I just agreed to step up our cooperation ↓

[2024-10-29 14:02 UTC]

We welcome increased electricity export capacity to 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩.
As of 1 Dec, the new 2100 MW export limit will boost Ukraine’s preparedness through the winter.
Russia's plan to bomb Ukraine into darkness will not succeed.
More info ↓

[2024-10-29 11:15 UTC]

Europe’s achievements ride on rails.
Some examples of our recent initiatives for 🇪🇺 railway system:
→ 10 EU pilot projects to boost cross-border rail, including night trains
→ the trans-European transport network that requires trains travelling at speeds of at least 160 km/h by 2040;
→ the Women in Rail Award, recognising vital contributions of women in the rail sector.

[2024-10-29 10:25 UTC]

Ever wonder what happens to your old clothes?
Not many get a second life — less than 20% of textiles are collected, and only 30% of that is recycled.
The EU's Textile Strategy is tackling this with durability standards, limits on waste exports, and actions against greenwashing.

[2024-10-29 08:55 UTC]

🇪🇺🤝🇯🇵
Last year, the EU and Japan sealed a landmark deal to strengthen digital collaboration.
The agreement streamlines online business, cuts costs and increases efficiency.
It takes us into the digital age and highlights the need for free data flow and global data rules ↓

[2024-10-28 15:30 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: The people of Georgia have been fighting for democracy.

They have a right to know what happened this weekend.

A right to see that irregularities are investigated swiftly, transparently, independently.

As free and fair elections are at the core of European values.

[2024-10-28 14:56 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: The security of Europe and East-Asia are interlinked.

North Korean soldiers are deployed to support Russia’s war of aggression.

It's a grave escalation in this war and a threat to global peace.

We will respond together with our like-minded partners, I told @President_KR ⭣

[2024-10-28 14:42 UTC]