European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

We're presenting 5 legislative proposals to modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships.

The proposals will equip the EU with tools to support clean and modern shipping and will align with international rules, securing a level-playing field.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664274349745119235

Companies, chiefly small and medium enterprises, will benefit from uniform patent protection in EU countries representing 80% of our GDP – with others expected to join in the future.

We are fully committed to supporting innovation and protecting intellectual property in the EU.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664265461591318528

The new system will strongly reduce the gap in patent protection costs between us and our major trade partners – including the USA and Japan.

While the new Unified Patent Court will further ensure companies have effective protection of their patent rights ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664264241510252545

Without any added formalities, the Unitary Patent will be effective in 17 EU countries, 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇬 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇹 🇸🇮 🇸🇪

In practice, this cuts the renewal fees over 10 years from around €29,000 to less than €5,000 ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664263812034486272

Today is a game-changer for innovation in Europe.

With the launch of the Unitary Patent system, innovators will have a one-stop shop for the registration and enforcement of patents in Europe.

This means lower costs, less paperwork, and reduced red tape ↓

#UnitaryPatent

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664263483049820162

Enough is enough.

The European Union is acceding to the Istanbul Convention, a legal framework aiming at addressing violence against women through measures that prevent violence, protect, and support its victims, and prosecute the perpetrators.

#IstanbulConvention

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664245763394641920

“Every child has the right to be free, protected and kept safe.

The plight faced by the children of Ukraine remains a concern in our thoughts and hearts. They deserve a bright future."

— Presidents @vonderleyen and @ZelenskyyUa on the occasion of International Children's Day.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664217200452935680

In our June infringements package, we pursue legal action against EU countries for failing to comply with EU law in several policy areas, such as:
🌳 Environment
⚖ Justice
⚡️ Energy
🚆 Transport
📊 Financial Stability

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664211432961892352

Today, Moldova is the political heart of Europe.

The European Political Community meeting in Bulboaca 🇲🇩 will be an opportunity for us and 47 Heads of State and Government to discuss common issues and strengthen the security, stability, and prosperity of our continent.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664198104818622466

We have grown close cooperation in many fields, from health to customs. The EU Partnership Mission in Moldova we opened yesterday is the next step to help the country increase its resilience.

Rest assured Moldova is not alone. ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664197703000023041

Since 2021 we have provided over €1.09 billion in assistance – including €295 million in Macro-Finance Assistance this year.

We have already mobilised €673 million under the Economic and Investment plan. We will triple the amount with €1.6 billion in additional financing.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664197043684876289

The future of Moldova is in the European family. 🇲🇩🇪🇺

The sea of European flags in Chișinău last week proves it.

As the country makes great progress and advances on its EU path, we stand by its side in offering our unshakable solidarity and support. ↓

#TogetherStronger

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664195701264338944

RT @vonderleyen: Unity and Strength.

This is what the European leaders gathering in Moldova today are demonstrating.

Together we stand up for our values.

And we stand up for Ukraine.

Today we will also discuss challenges at European scale: energy, security, connectivity. https://t.co/zQ2AfbHfKw

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664183137918767105

Happy Anniversary to the European Central Bank!

With a quarter-century of dedicated service, the ECB has played a crucial role in maintaining price stability and fostering growth.

Let's raise a toast to their unwavering commitment to a strong monetary union!

#ECB

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1664156824705138689

We welcome the agreement between telecom operators in the EU and Moldova to lower data and voice roaming charges.

Lower roaming charges will bring tangible benefits to citizens in the EU and Moldova alike, bringing us closer together.

#StrongerTogether

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663929781316984835

Today, the 4th meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council #TTC took place.

The 🇪🇺 and the 🇺🇸 agreed on enhance cooperation, among others, in:

🔹 Artificial Intelligence
🔹 Human rights
🔹 Emerging technologies
🔹 Semiconductors
🔹 Critical Minerals

Read more ↓

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663918299367841793

Moldova can keep counting on the friendship, solidarity and partnership of the EU.

We believe in the European future of Moldova.

🔴LIVE Press conference by President @vonderleyen and President of Moldova @sandumaiamd

https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRKjZqmBpwKw

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663911592797298688

Today, a new European citizens’ initiative was registered!

Learn about the organisers’ proposal and check out all initiatives collecting support

➡️ https://europa.eu/!6p3vYY

#EUTakeTheInitiative

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1663893318382542859