European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

It’s time for THE charger.

Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging electronic devices in the EU.

It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need.

#DigitalEU
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Share of energy consumption coming from renewables in 2023 (%):

🇸🇪 66.4
🇫🇮 50.8
🇩🇰 44.9
🇱🇻 43.2
🇪🇪 40.9
🇦🇹 40.8
🇵🇹 35.2
🇱🇹 31.9
🇭🇷 28.1
🇷🇴 25.8
🇬🇷 25.3
🇸🇮 25.1
🇪🇸 24.9
🇧🇬 22.6
🇫🇷 22.3
🇩🇪 21.6
🇨🇾 20.2
🇮🇹 19.6
🇨🇿 18.6
🇭🇺 17.4
🇳🇱 17.2
🇸🇰 16.9
🇵🇱 16.5
🇮🇪 15.3
🇲🇹 15.1
🇧🇪 14.8
🇱🇺 11.6
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RT by @EU_Commission: Il y a un an disparaissait Jacques Delors, l'un des grands bâtisseurs de notre Union.

Son héritage nous inspire à œuvrer sans relâche pour l’unité et la prospérité de l'Europe.

Merci, cher Jacques Delors.
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20 years of celebrations 🎉

In 2004, our European family grew as Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined the EU.

This historic moment marked the start of a new chapter—one defined by unity, growth, and shared prosperity across our Union.

ℹ️ https://commission.europa.eu/20-years-together_en
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R to @EU_Commission: ⛷️ Winter sports and Östersund 🇸🇪 are a perfect match.

Thanks to EU funding of nearly €2.5 million, the ski stadium became a world-class biathlon venue and Sweden’s national arena.

Ready to support even more communities and unique wildlife treasures!
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R to @EU_Commission: 🚵 Explore the Tatra Mountains 🇵🇱🇸🇰 by bike and enjoy the natural beauty and historic gems.

EU funds, totalling €4.8 million, supported a 59.44-km cycling path connecting the two countries and creating new opportunities for locals and tourists.
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R to @EU_Commission: 🏔️ An old sheepfold in the French Alps rebuilt into a refuge for winter sports lovers.

With €100,000, we helped make the Refuge du Pic du Mas de La Grave 🇫🇷 cosy and energy-self-sufficient. It offers a unique view of Europe to its guests.
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🦌 Blink and you could miss them.

In 🇫🇮, Rudolf’s wild cousins are making a comeback!

With €3 million, we supported the reintroduction of wild forest reindeer to Natura 2000 sites, helping to protect this near-threatened species.

More wintry #EUFunded projects ahead ↓
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Europe, the table is set!

From Amsterdam to Athens, Vienna to Vilnius, our continent is a melting pot of flavours, colours, and traditions.

This Christmas, let's share the rich flavours of our diverse culinary heritage – and think of freezing the leftovers to avoid food waste!
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas, wherever you may be ✨🎄
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🌟 It's the season for lights and festive cheer!

Keep the sparkle on and stay safe:

✔ Buy your Christmas lights from reputable businesses.
✔ Check for the CE marking.
✔ Ensure it includes the declaration of conformity, technical documentation

Light up your XMas
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RT by @EU_Commission: Dear @sandumaiamd, congratulations on your inauguration today.

Despite foreign forces working against you, you won fair and square.

Your integrity and determination inspire us all.

You can count on me as Moldova moves forward on its path to our Union.
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Sending presents to friends and family in other EU countries? 🎁

Our price transparency tool can help you can find the best prices for cross-border delivery services.

The best part – it is available all year long!

#SingleMarket
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R to @EU_Commission: EU accession preparations made remarkable progress over the year. In the last few days:

🇲🇪 Three more negotiation chapters closed
🇦🇱 The external relations cluster opened
🇷🇸 A new cluster to be moved forward
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R to @EU_Commission: Our economic links are getting stronger:

💳 We're integrating the region into the Single Market and Single Euro Payments Area for easy, low-cost, secure money transfers.

🏗️ 60% of the €30 billion Economic and Investment Plan has been used for projects like railways and broadband.
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🇪🇺 🤝 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇲🇪🇲🇰🇷🇸

At the EU-Western Balkans Summit, we made our firm commitment to bring them closer clear.

We now aim to build on the momentum to advance EU accession and gradually integrate them into the Single Market ↓
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We are providing Ukraine with €65 million to fund school meals.

700,000 Ukrainian pupils will receive hot meals once a day with this support.

We help give Ukrainian children the care, safety, and hope they deserve, one meal at a time.
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President @vonderleyen: "My thoughts today are with the victims of the brutal and cowardly act in Magdeburg.

My condolences go out to the family and friends, my thanks to the police and rescue workers.

This act of violence must be investigated and severely punished."
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RT by @EU_Commission: Meine Gedanken sind heute bei den Opfern der brutalen und feigen Tat in Magdeburg.

Mein Beileid gilt den Angehörigen und Freunden, mein Dank der Polizei und den Rettungskräften.

Diese Gewalttat muss aufgeklärt und hart geahndet werden.
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🇪🇺🤝🇨🇭

Today, the EU and Switzerland completed negotiations on a historic package of agreements.

It ensures our partnership is fit for the future, enabling both sides to fully harness the potential of our close collaboration.

More info ↓
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