European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

When it comes to energy, an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support investment in renewables.

83% think that Russia’s war against Ukraine makes it more urgent to invest in renewable energy and 87% that it is crucial to protect our critical infrastructure.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604885309057032193

A new #Eurobarometer survey released today shows Europeans' continued support for the EU's response to the energy crisis.

More than 8 in 10 EU citizens agree that we should continue to take actions to reduce dependency on Russian fossil fuels.

Learn more about the results ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604882282912911360

🇩🇰 Denmark has sent its first payment request of over €301 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Next step ➡️ We will assess Denmark's compliance with the 25 milestones and targets outlined in its recovery and resilience plan.

#NextGenerationEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604876388531683338

150 citizens met in Brussels for the first of a new generation of Citizens' Panels launched as a follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe.

They will meet again, in January and February, to deliver recommendations on EU policies to reduce food waste.

#FoodWasteEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604865388755398657

We continue to support Europe's recovery and our friends in Ukraine.

In the first half of 2023, we aim to raise €80 billion in EU bonds in the markets using a unified funding approach.

We will issue single branded EU bonds, rather than different bonds for different programmes.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604817912489021447

Today we've taken steps to ensure the continuity of supplies of veterinary medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland – but also Cyprus, Ireland, and Malta.

The decision underlines our commitment to engaging with the UK to find agreed solutions around the Protocol.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604808365611405313

A historic agreement at #COP15 for our planet and people all around the world.

The global community now has a roadmap to protect and restore nature, for current and future generations.

The EU will stay the course.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604801030558040064

RT @VSinkevicius: DEAL

Tonight, we make history at #COP15.

The Kunming-Montreal deal for Nature & people all over the world.

30% degraded ecosystems on land & sea to be restored by 2030

30% terrestrial & marine areas conserved & managed by 2030

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604776001409540097

Today, we propose to strengthen the rules preventing and combating trafficking in human beings.

Every year over 7000 people become victims of human trafficking in the EU.

The majority of victims are women and girls but the share of male victims is also on the rise.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604771721189462017

What happens if you lose your passport while travelling abroad?

The new EU Emergency Travel Document offers EU citizens a safe way to return home.

The right to #ConsularProtection is an important aspect of European citizenship.

#EUandME

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604740822439698432

The agreement on a minimum effective tax rate for large multinational groups is a win for fairness.

With this historic agreement on our proposal, the EU's pledge to be among the first to implement the OECD tax reform, comes closer to fruition.

#FairTaxation

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604521875052253187

This was a historic week for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 was granted the candidate status to become part of the European family.

#EUCO

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604491683240071172

"We are safe for winter, despite the Russian blackmail.

From diversifying our energy supplies, energy savings and market intervention to joint gas purchase — we can be very proud of what we have achieved."

President @vonderleyen's address at this week's #EPlenary ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604461477074653184

We are bringing light back to Ukraine.

To prevent blackouts, we are already mobilising 30 million euros to cover roughly 30 million LED bulbs.

They are 88% more efficient than traditional light bulbs and could save equivalent to the annual output of one nuclear power plant. ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604431282921799680

The EU has introduced the 9th package of sanctions against Russia, crippling further its ability to finance the war.

How does the EU decide on sanctions?

And who is responsible for their implementation?

Learn more ↓ #StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604401079214518279

On average, every EU citizen generates 70kg of food waste per year.

Throughout this weekend, a citizens panel on food waste reduction met in Brussels to work on recommendations that will feed into future policies.

🔴Follow the closing plenary live from 09:00 CET

#FoodWasteEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604382204917792768

Have you heard that applications for the #NewEuropeanBauhaus Prizes 2023 are now open?

Apply and bring real change to your cities and regions!

For the first time, we are accepting applications from creative minds from the Western Balkans.

Learn more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604159490923929601