European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Are EU and national policies enough to ensure that polluters bear the cost of pollution?

We seek views to strengthen the 'polluter pays' principle to avoid citizens paying for environmental damage.

Propose your improvements in the interest of us all ↓

#EUHaveYourSay

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656985070136164356

President @vonderleyen will hold a press conference next Monday with the @eucopresident Charles Michel.

They will present the EU's priorities for the various trips taking place next week.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656972283460608000

The Technical Support Instrument is the EU programme that provides tailor-made technical expertise to EU countries to design and implement reforms.

Read more about it here: http://europa.eu/!HMPWXm

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656957440473145346

The latest Eurobarometer confirms that the work of the Technical Support Instrument is aligned not only with the identified needs of public administrations but also with the role and actions that citizens expect the EU to take.

Read more → http://europa.eu/!hfhC7Y

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656957084003454978

Europeans welcome the EU's support for reforms in EU countries ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656956452127293445

We want justice for Ukraine and for Ukrainians.

Russia and Putin must be held accountable for their crimes.
 
The European Union will continue to work, with our partners, to ensure that Russia pays for the unspeakable suffering to Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656910325680324608

The world is shining for Europe 🇪🇺

These illuminations from different cities are a breathtaking sight of the celebrations for #EuropeDay from all around the world.

@eu_eeas

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656720834193510400

Energy and climate goals cannot be achieved without an integrated energy system.

This is why we support diverse and cross-border energy infrastructure projects that produce, store, and distribute energy efficiently.

Discover some of them in our interactive map ↓

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656656480576376834

"We ask our partners to align with our sanctions against Russia because of its illegal behaviour.

They need to do everything they can in order to prevent any circumvention of the EU sanctions."

— Spokesperson Peter Stano @ExtSpoxEU

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656615572052889602

We are renewing our humanitarian aid commitment to the Philippines, Nepal, and the South-East Asia region.

The funding will help those affected by conflicts and natural disasters with disaster preparedness actions and emergency response plans.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656611734776434688

Since last week, the Digital Markets Act has become fully applicable.

Its objective is to ensure contestable and fair digital markets, regulating the gatekeeper power of the largest digital companies.

Find here more information ↓

🔗 http://europa.eu/!QF6KGT

#DigitalMarketsAct

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656589645478604800

From smartphones to trains to entire smart factories — semiconductors make everything work.

For precise assessment of risks and quick reaction to any potential crisis situation, we’ve launched a pilot system to monitor the semiconductor supply chain.

Learn more ↓

#DigitalEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656547434577956866

We are humbled to see so many celebrations of #EuropeDay around the world!

🇪🇺 We are stronger together.

@eu_eeas

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656358443438178304

RT @vonderleyen: I welcome the strong support in the @europarl_en today for the EU to accede to the Istanbul Convention.

Member States can now take the next step and make this a reality.
 
Together we can show the EU is at the side of women and girls, to protect them from violence.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656321532652580866

More than 35,000 young Europeans are about to embark on a rail journey across Europe! 🚆

The results of the #DiscoverEU March 2023 application round are out, providing young people with the opportunity to connect with each other by exploring Europe and its diversity.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656309981761745057

These laws will help us meet our climate goals.

Together we are building a greener future for people and the planet with the #EUGreenDeal.

Find out more → http://europa.eu/!wxw6NN

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656293215111200770

➡ A new Emissions Trading System including shipping and aviation
➡ A separate Emissions Trading Scheme for fuels in road transport and buildings
➡ A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for fair import prices
➡ €86.7 billion Social Climate Fund to support the most vulnerable

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656291859549900804

Europe's journey towards a sustainable future is on track.

We have agreed on a set of regulations to tackle climate change and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Here's a short 🧵on the main #Fitfor55 updates ⤵

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656291443135094784

🇱🇹 Paversk tai tikrove!

Lithuania is receiving the first payment of €542 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

The payment has been made possible by Lithuania's fulfilment of the 31 milestones outlined in its recovery plan.

#NextGenerationEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656248673452322818

With AggregateEU, we are increasing our energy security ahead of the next winter.

77 European companies have already submitted requests for 11.6bcm of joint gas purchases.

International gas suppliers, excluding Russia, are now invited to respond by 15th May.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1656241512248918022