European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

The 2023 #ErasmusPlus call for #EuropeanUniversities is open.

With a record budget of €384 million, the European Universities Initiative gathers a network of EU universities.

Institutions from all Western Balkans countries are also eligible.

Apply before 31 January 2023 ↓

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EU leaders had a thorough first discussion on how to limit gas prices, guarantee the good functioning of the Single Market and boost investments via #REPowerEU.

🔴LIVE: Press conference by President @vonderleyen, following the informal #EUCO in Prague.

https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1mrxmkVkbWZGy

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Lai top reāla!🇱🇻

Today, Latvia is receiving the first payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility #NextGenerationEU.

We're disbursing €201 million in grants to support reforms and transition towards a green and digital future.

More: http://europa.eu/!hcdwY7

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RT @vonderleyen: The @NobelPrize committee has recognized the outstanding courage of the women and men standing against autocracy.

They show the true power of civil society in the fight for democracy.

Tell their stories.
Share their engagement.
Help make the world a freer place.

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"Over the last 7 months, Russia has deliberately cut the gas supply to the EU.

But we've been able to compensate.

Now it is time to discuss how we can limit the peaks in energy prices and Putin's manipulation of the prices."

— Doorstep by President @vonderleyen at #EUCO

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A new section gathering statistics and data on the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine has been launched by @EU_Eurostat.

The section is organised into three main topics: population and migration, energy and economy, and trade and agriculture.

More: http://europa.eu/!BcDjyP

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For the European community in #PragueSummit, partnership and cooperation mean added value.

We are presenting a united political front against our neighbour’s destructive behaviour.

Today is the opportunity not only to address common challenges. But to move forward together.

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We are increasing the listings of persons and entities which have been sanctioned.

This list targets key decision makers, oligarchs, senior military officials and propagandists, responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity.

#StandWithUkraine

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The EU and Norway agree to jointly develop tools to stabilize energy markets and limit the impact of market manipulation and price volatility to reduce high prices in a meaningful way.

Joint statement by President @vonderleyen and Norwegian Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore

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RT @vonderleyen: At this critical juncture, we must rethink and reshape energy security in Europe.

Norway is our close, reliable partner in this.

Through our joint Task Force, we continue to explore workable ways to stabilise energy markets.

🇪🇺 🇳🇴 My joint statement with @jonasgahrstore ↓

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We need a common and coordinated response to the current energy crisis that doesn't compromise Europe's fundamental strength – our #SingleMarket.

That is why we have put in place a State aid Temporary Crisis Framework. We will now consult EU countries on its prolongation.

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We are stepping up our efforts to crack down on circumvention of sanctions.

If any person buys goods in the EU, brings them to third countries and then to Russia, this would be a circumvention of our sanctions, and those individuals could be listed.

#StandWithUkraine

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Tightened prohibitions on crypto assets wallets, accounts, or custody services, irrespective of the amount.

The new package also widens the scope of services that can no longer be provided to the government of Russia or legal persons established there.

#StandWithUkraine

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Ban on EU nationals from holding posts in the governing bodies of certain state-owned enterprises.

#StandWithUkraine

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Today's package marks the beginning of the implementation within the EU of the G7 agreement on Russian oil exports.

This oil price cap will reduce Russia's revenues and keep global energy markets stable.

#StandWithUkraine

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New import bans on Russian products.

This will keep Russian products out of the European market and deprive Russia of an additional €7 billion in revenues.

#StandWithUkraine

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Additional export restrictions have been introduced which aim to reduce Russia’s access to military, industrial and technological items, as well as its ability to develop its defence and security sector.

#StandWithUkraine

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Our sanctions are hitting Putin's system hard.

And we are determined to make the Kremlin pay for the latest steps on the escalation path.

We welcome the adoption by @EUCouncil of our eighth package of sanctions against Russia.

Learn more ↓ #StandWithUkraine

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Over the last seven months, we have taken important steps to diversify away from Russian gas while ensuring energy security.

Russian gas pipeline supplies decreased from 41% to 7.5%. We have compensated this reduction by increasing imports of LNG and pipeline gas.

#REPowerEU

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The future of Ukraine starts in its schools.

We will support the rehabilitation of damaged 🇺🇦 schools with €100 mln and create new opportunities.

On #WorldTeachersDay, we thank all the teachers who are helping, in solidarity and support.

#StandWithUkraine

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