European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

The EU leads as a global champion of fair, reliable trade, supported by the largest network of agreements.

Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.

They show the EU’s commitment to working together to tackle global challenges and strengthening economic ties.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!3yqvVf

#EUTrade
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R to @EU_Commission: 🛰️ 20 years of the launch of first Galileo test satellites

The first of the two experimental Galileo satellites, GIOVE-A, was launched in 2005, marking the very first step to Europe’s own global navigation satellite system for Europeans.

Details → https://europa.eu/!RmHRHK
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R to @EU_Commission: 🤝 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights.

It is one of the most important international human rights treaties ever signed and is the cornerstone of everything the Council of Europe @coe does.

Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/impact-convention-human-rights#/
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R to @EU_Commission: 🧳 40 years of the signing of the Schengen Agreement.

In 1985, five European countries met near the town of Schengen, Luxembourg.

They agreed to gradually abolish checks at the borders between them: the Schengen area was born.

#EUarchives
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R to @EU_Commission: 🇪🇺 40 years of the introduction of the European flag.

Initially the flag was used only by the Council of Europe.

In 1985, European leaders adopted the flag as an EU emblem. It was first raised outside our Berlaymont headquarters the year after.

#EUarchives
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R to @EU_Commission: 🇦🇹 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 30 years of Sweden, Austria and Finland joining the EU.

On 1 January 1995, these three countries joined the Union, bringing the number of EU countries to 15. They were the first new members to join the EU after the end of the Cold War.

#EUarchives
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R to @EU_Commission: 📜 75 years of the Schuman Declaration.

In 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed to integrate the coal and steel industries of western Europe, a step towards the creation of the EU.

Here is the typed manuscript with handwritten annotations.

#EUarchives
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New year, new milestones!

2025 is bringing us many exciting 🇪🇺 anniversaries.

These milestones laid the foundations for the EU as we know it today ↓

#EUArchives
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Lost your passport while travelling? Follow these steps:

🔹 Report the loss to local police
🔹 Contact your embassy for a replacement
🔹 If there's no embassy, seek help from another EU country

The right to #ConsularProtection remains a cornerstone of the European citizenship.
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R to @EU_Commission: Gender balance is about fairness for all. Together, we can break the glass ceiling.

More info ↓
Press release: http://europa.eu/!VpGqyb
Directive: http://europa.eu/!hhnc8J
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R to @EU_Commission: Listed companies across the EU now have 18 months to make the rules a reality.

These rules aim to unlock the potential of women to drive growth and innovation, bringing more balance to listed companies’ boards across the EU.
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New rules to improve gender balance in corporate boards now apply across the EU.

By 30 June 2026, members of the underrepresented sex must hold at least:

🔹 40% of non-executive director positions
🔹 33% of all director positions
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R to @EU_Commission: As a consumer in the EU, you can also:

🛍️ Return online purchases within 14 days
🛍️ Get a product repaired or replaced for free during a minimum 2-year guarantee period
🛍️ Cancel an order if goods are not delivered within 30 days or within the agreed time

More → http://europa.eu/!hgBCQv
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Know your EU consumer rights!

With the Digital Services Act (#DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (#DMA), we want to make sure that:

✔️Everybody’s online experience is safe and smooth
✔️Online sellers treat EU consumers equally regardless of where they choose to shop
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RT by @EU_Commission: I am deeply saddened by the horrible attack in New Orleans.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

We must stand united in the fight against violence and terrorism, and work together towards a safer future.
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🇦🇹🇫🇮🇸🇪 30 years since Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU.

Thanks to them, on 1 January 1995, our Union changed for the better. Together, we became a greater political, economic and cultural community.

And Europe has made them stronger.

Happy 30 years in the 🇪🇺 family!
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3… 2.. 1… The new EU Council Presidency starts now!

In the next six months, Poland will focus on:
⬜defence and security
🟥people and border protection
⬜resistance to disinformation
🟥business freedom
⬜energy
🟥agriculture
⬜health
For a safe and prosperous Europe for all.
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RT by @EU_Commission: Today Romania and Bulgaria become full members of the Schengen area.

Congratulations to both countries.

You have shown vision, patience and determination.

You belong in Schengen.

It's time to benefit in full from Schengen freedoms.
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RT by @EU_Commission: Witaj, Polsko! Hello @POLAND25EU.

I welcome the Polish presidency's focus on our Union's security, in all its dimensions.

We are going to launch many important initiatives in the first half of 2025.

So I'm grateful to have Poland’s determination and European spirit by our side.
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RT by @EU_Commission: Happy New Year!

2025 is here, and with it, new hope and determination to deliver.

From economic strength to security, defence and global partnerships —

my team and I are ready to roll up our sleeves to work for stronger Europe, at home and abroad.
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