European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

The first tender of joint gas purchasing under the EU energy platform has been a success.

Reliable international suppliers have responded to our aggregated demand with bids to supply more than 13.4 billion cubic metres of gas.

We are working together to prepare for next winter.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659575638586720257

Schengen remains a crown jewel of 🇪🇺 integration but one that needs to be constantly nurtured.

This week we presented the second State of Schengen Report, which aims to identify challenges, best practices, and priority areas for action in order to strengthen Schengen governance.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659544434768478211

#DYK that around 16 GW of onshore and offshore wind were installed in the EU 🇪🇺 in 2022?

This is 46% more than in 2021.

Including solar, this represents a 16% increase from 2021 installed capacity (353 GW) saving approximately 11 bcm of gas.

#REPowerEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659499637684797440

Today at the #G7 Summit in Hiroshima 🇯🇵

President @vonderleyen will be exchanging with world leaders on:

🔹 Addressing Ukraine & sanctions
🔹 Managing China & global challenges
🔹 Strengthening economic security & clean tech
🔹 Expanding infrastructure & partnerships

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659446537485971456

While #REPowerEU has achieved remarkable results, our work is far from complete.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to building a stronger and greener energy system as we prepare for next winter.

@TimMcPhieEU explains us how ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659216018697490432

Last year, Russia blackmailed us by cutting energy supply.

We answered with unity, solidarity and #REPowerEU. 

@TimMcPhieEU, our Spokesperson for Climate Action and Energy, highlights the major achievements of the plan ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659212256423428096

Let’s celebrate Vyshyvanka Day together! 🇺🇦

This day takes its name from the traditional cloth embroidered with ethnic patterns known as “Vyshyvanka”.

In these difficult times, it is even more important to keep Ukraine’s culture and traditions vibrant.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659182800052920325

#REPowerEU means energy independence for Europe, supporting Ukraine, and building a greener future for future generations

To rapidly move away from Russian fossil fuel imports, we have diversified our supply, scaled up renewables, and saved energy in the last year. ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659143671445372934

One year ago, we unveiled our #REPowerEU Plan aimed at phasing out Russian fossil fuels.

Have a look at the progress made towards establishing an independent EU energy system that embraces the green transition ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659136751024373760

Putin’s energy blackmail has failed.

One year after presenting #REPowerEU, we have reduced our dependency on Russian gas by three-quarters.

Everyone has played its part in building a more independent 🇪🇺 and we are more united than ever in preparing for next winter.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1659083899249790978

🇪🇺🤝🇺🇸 The US is a key partner when it comes to tackling global health challenges.

With today’s launch of the first EU-US Health Task Force, we are reaffirming our mutual commitment to an ever-closer transatlantic partnership in the area of health.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658846619389796352

The Windsor Framework is a new beginning for old friends.

Today, we've adopted a draft Memorandum of Understanding in the area of financial services with the United Kingdom.

Read more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658820291651424256

🇬🇷 Κάν’ το πραγματικότητα!

Greece has sent its third payment request of €1.72 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Next step → We will assess Greece's compliance with the 39 milestones and 3 targets outlined in its plan.

#NextGenerationEU

Learn more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658804569051402240

We've updated the list of high-risk third country jurisdictions with deficiencies in their anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism regimes.

Nigeria and South Africa have been added to the list.

Cambodia and Morocco have been delisted.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1658784804827955201