European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

We have sent a request for information to Temu and Shein regarding their compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Both companies must provide the requested information by 12 July.
This request is also based on a complaint submitted by consumer organisations.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUconsumers

[2024-06-28 14:14 UTC]

The EU is withdrawing from the unmodernised Energy Charter Treaty, mostly due to concerns over the protection of fossil fuels investments.
This treaty for the energy sector is not compatible with the EU's climate and energy goals under the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUGreenDeal
and the Paris Agreement.

[2024-06-28 11:04 UTC]

Every five years, EU leaders agree on a new strategic agenda to guide the work and priorities of EU institutions for the upcoming mandate.
Adopted at
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUCO
yesterday, the new agenda for 2024-2029 is based on three pillars:
➡️ a free and democratic Europe
➡️ a strong and secure Europe
➡️ a prosperous and competitive Europe
In the face of a new geopolitical reality, the strategic agenda aims to make Europe more sovereign and better equipped to deal with the future challenges.
Read more ↓
http://europa.eu/!FpwcJH

[2024-06-28 10:28 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: EU leaders elected António Costa as President of the European Council.

More info ↓
http://europa.eu/!gKCBYw

[2024-06-28 09:34 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: EU leaders also chose Kaja Kallas as candidate for High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy.

If confirmed by the EP, she will also become Vice-President of the Commission.

[2024-06-28 09:34 UTC]

Today and tomorrow, EU leaders meet in Brussels at
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUCO
to discuss a full agenda, including:
→ adoption of the Strategic Agenda for the next 5 years
→ internal reforms
→ institutional appointments
→ exchange with President
https://nitter.privacydev.net/ZelenskyyUa
→ adoption of negotiating frameworks with Ukraine, Moldova and Montenegro.
→ Middle East crisis

[2024-06-27 11:11 UTC]

Are you the next European Woman Innovator?
The EU Prize for Women Innovators 2025 celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs driving positive change for people and the planet.
Apply by 25 September →
https://europa.eu/!4MgCTJ

[2024-06-27 10:57 UTC]

We welcome the adoption by
https://nitter.privacydev.net/EUCouncil
of the Recommendation to strengthen 🇪🇺 capacity to react to cross-border disruptive incidents in the Internal Market.
The Critical Infrastructure Blueprint will increase our resilience and improve our ability to respond in a coordinated way.

[2024-06-26 15:00 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: When it comes to the euro:

💶 58% are in favour of their country introducing it

💶 59% think the common currency has had a positive impact on those countries already using it

💶 53% believe introducing the euro would have positive consequences for their own country

#EUROat25

[2024-06-26 14:06 UTC]

The euro turned 25 this year!
We asked citizens of 🇧🇬, 🇨🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇵🇱, 🇷🇴, 🇸🇪 – the six countries committed to adopting the euro – what they think about the single currency.
The majority supports it ↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23Eurobarometer
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUROat25

[2024-06-26 14:05 UTC]

"The EU condemns the Russian decision to ban 81 European media outlets in Russia.
This decision further restricts the already tightly controlled and restricted and censored access of the Russian population to independent and free information."
— Spokersperson
https://nitter.privacydev.net/ExtSpoxEU

[2024-06-26 12:46 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 🇸🇪 fulfils the price stability criterion.

🇧🇬, 🇸🇪 fulfil the criterion on public finances – 🇨🇿 is expected to fulfil it.

🇧🇬, 🇨🇿, 🇸🇪 fulfil the long-term interest rate criterion.

🇧🇬, a member of the Exchange Rate Mechanism, fulfils the exchange rate criterion.

Full report: http://europa.eu/!DFHD6w

[2024-06-26 10:16 UTC]

We looked at the progress made by the six countries committed to adopting the euro.
🇧🇬, 🇨🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇵🇱, 🇷🇴 and 🇸🇪 have made mixed progress towards fulfilling the criteria for joining the euro area, with still some way to go.
Here are the key findings of our Convergence Report ↓

[2024-06-26 10:10 UTC]

This week, the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23vdLCommission
meets to discuss:
🔹 Convergence Report 2024
↳ Progress of non-euro area Member States towards adopting the euro

[2024-06-26 07:18 UTC]

Today, the European Union opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
But how familiar are you with the accession process?
Let's walk you through the 9 steps towards EU accession ↓

[2024-06-25 13:59 UTC]

We've informed Microsoft over possibly abusive tying practices regarding Teams.
Our preliminary view is that the company is giving its own communication product, Teams, an undue advantage over competitors by tying it to its popular productivity suites for businesses.
More ↓

[2024-06-25 10:15 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: More info ↓

Press release: https://europa.eu/!WNbqx8
Country factsheets: https://europa.eu/!tDnvPT

[2024-06-24 12:42 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 6 in 10 Europeans believe they benefit from international trade.

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[2024-06-24 12:41 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 82% of EU citizens believe that we need international trade rules to maintain a level playing field.

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[2024-06-24 12:40 UTC]

74% of Europeans agree that the 🇪🇺 is more effective in defending the trade interests of EU countries than countries acting on their own.
Our latest
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23Eurobarometer
shows that there is strong support for the EU's role in global trade.
↓
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23EUtrade

[2024-06-24 12:39 UTC]