European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

RT @vonderleyen: Our economies are strongly interconnected but the EU trade deficit is increasing due to discriminatory practices.

I discussed with Premier Li how to rebalance our trade.

We should resume our High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue to engage on this.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643870160904757248

Today President @vonderleyen will be in Beijing in an official visit to discuss EU-China Relations.

Follow live the press conference at +/-14.15h on EbS: http://europa.eu/!xg93PF

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643863609620017152

Journalism has the power to harness a positive social change. ✍️

The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize recognises and honours the work of journalists from around the world which shed a light on the most pressing global challenges.

Apply for the 2023 #NataliPrize by 28 April ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643629581646143489

We must act before it’s too late.

More than 1 million citizens support the European Citizens' Initiative “Save bees and farmers!”.

Now, we must move forward with proposals to protect pollinators and their essential role in our ecosystem.

Read more ↓

#EUTakeTheInitiative

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643599379167875073

We want to contribute to smooth travel across EU borders.

That’s why we are launching a public consultation on the digitalisation of travel documents and the facilitation of travel.

The contributions will help establish a uniform standard in the Schengen area.

#EUHaveYourSay

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643576088621207553

European solidarity with Moldova is unshakeable.

We will disburse €50 million to support one of the countries most directly and heavily impacted by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Read more: http://europa.eu/!xJpFbP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643561904520978433

Combating cross-border crime by strengthening judicial cooperation:

Today we proposed harmonised rules on the transfer of criminal proceedings between EU countries.

The regulation will save time, prevent duplication of prosecutions and avoid impunity in cross-border cases. ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643559101392384001

Paving the way for zero-emission transport with our #EUGreenDeal:

🔹Fast recharging stations every 60km from 2025 onwards
🔹Recharging stations for heavy-duty vehicles every 60km from 2025 onwards
🔹Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure every 200km from 2030 onwards

Learn more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643500716391280641

The EU and the US intend to continue working together to foster energy investments aiding the transition towards climate neutrality.

This will be done in a mutually reinforcing manner avoiding zero-sum competition at transatlantic level and around the globe.

Joint Statement ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643238722006052866

📺 President @vonderleyen's program during her visit to China ↓

Additionally, she will speak with President @ZelenskyyUa by phone today in preparation for this trip.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643205526015160321

Let's-a go!

Go repair your Switch controllers, free of charge.

We contacted Nintendo to address the recurring technical problem with irresponsive Switch controllers and they agreed to offer all consumers the right to repair, free of charge, even beyond the legal guarantee!

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643195456883654659

We are allocating more than €116 million for the development of new #rescEU emergency shelter reserves capable of accommodating thousands of people following a disaster.

The reserves will be available for all participating countries in the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643194231899529216

Ukrainian cultural heritage remains under considerable threat of further destruction and damage.

If you're an expert in preserving cultural heritage, join us in safeguarding Ukraine's heritage 🇺🇦 before 25 April.

More info → http://europa.eu/!NrrJP3

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643184351843172352

It is estimated that 30% of Ukraine’s territory is contaminated with mines.

That is why we are donating 50 explosive and mine detection dogs to Ukraine. Nine of them are already on the ground.

They will help rebuild 🇺🇦 in the safest possible way.

#EUsolidarity

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1643138833033097216

Education is key in combating discrimination and hate.

Today we launch a project to address antisemitism in Europe through education, financed by @EUErasmusPlus, and implemented by the @UNESCO and the @OSCE.

Read more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1642888382958166017

Created in the Maastricht Treaty as a complement to the #SingleMarket, it was given the mission to support investments in transport, climate and environment protection.

The fund has invested nearly €179 billion in the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the EU.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1642836745744941057