European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

RT by @EU_Commission: 💧 Floods
🌲 Wildfires
🏚 Earthquakes

Disasters can strike anywhere in the EU – but the EU stands ready and is prepared.

Thanks to #NextGenerationEU, 9.8 million people are now benefiting from protection measures against climate related natural disasters.

[2024-07-26 11:01 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: The pandemic highlighted the need to strengthen health systems across the EU.

Thanks to #NextGenerationEU, 47 million people now benefit each year from upgraded health care facilities.

This means access to newly built or significantly improved hospitals, clinics, and specialised care centers, all contributing to better health for everyone.

[2024-07-26 10:59 UTC]

RT by @EU_Commission: 🎓 Scholarships
🏫 Renovation of Universities
🛠️ Vocational Educational Training
💼 Career opportunities for the unemployed

7.5 million people aged 15-29 have already benefitted from education, training, or job opportunities thanks to #NextGenerationEU – this is more than the entire population of Bulgaria or Denmark!

And we're just getting started – more opportunities for Europe's youth are on the way!

[2024-07-26 10:58 UTC]

Our laws deliver benefits for citizens and businesses, including:
🛫️Protecting rights and freedoms
⚖️ Upholding fairness by prohibiting discrimination
📈 Strengthening the economy
🌲 Protecting Europeans from pollution
👥 Promoting equal opportunities
Check our 2023 Annual Report on the application of EU law to learn more ↓
http://europa.eu/!M6GBtB

[2024-07-25 13:25 UTC]

In our July infringements package, we pursue legal action against EU countries for failing to comply with EU law in several policy areas, such as:
🌳 Environment
🌊 Maritime affairs
🛡️ Migration and home affairs
⚡️ Energy
🚆 Transport
Read the key decisions ↓

[2024-07-25 10:18 UTC]

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The EU and Singapore have concluded negotiations on a Digital Trade Agreement.
This deal is the first EU agreement of its kind, reflecting the EU’s aspiration to be a global standard-setter for digital trade rules and cross-border data flows.
More info ↓

[2024-07-25 09:26 UTC]

Today, two new European citizens’ initiatives were registered.
Discover the organisers’ proposals and check out all open initiatives ↓
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[2024-07-24 14:53 UTC]

The EU fully supports the coordination of medical evacuations of several Palestinian children in need of urgent medical attention.
The first EU-coordinated medical evacuation operation of Palestinian children from Egypt to Spain took place today.
More info ↓
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[2024-07-24 12:55 UTC]

In the EU, a proactive approach to promote and defend the
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is at the heart of its success.
This is also in line with the views and expectations of EU citizens.
Learn more from our Special Eurobarometer published today →
http://europa.eu/!RnpTYy

[2024-07-24 10:41 UTC]

Five years on, the
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Report shows that EU countries are better prepared to detect, prevent, and address rule of law challenges.
EU countries followed-up on 2/3 of the recommendations made in 2023.
This contributes to the resilience of our European democracies.

[2024-07-24 10:21 UTC]

This week, the
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meets to discuss:
🔹 2024 Rule of Law Report

[2024-07-24 06:30 UTC]

About 100 million persons in the EU have a disability. Many of them face hurdles when travelling.
We’ve received over 3,300 contributions on the European Disability Card and Parking Card ♿
Thanks to this feedback our proposal meets real needs and make life easier for persons with disabilities.
Learn more and
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⬇️
http://europa.eu/!Tk33yq

[2024-07-23 15:35 UTC]

We're helping Armenia in its objective of achieving a vise-free regime with the EU.
🇪🇺🇦🇲 will launch a dialogue to discuss reforms such as:
🔸 travel documents
🔸 borders
🔸 asylum
Once the conditions are met, it will be easier for Armenians to travel to Europe for short stays.

[2024-07-23 14:31 UTC]

The EU is the only area in the world where passengers are protected by a full set of rights.
We've published revised guidelines to raise awareness and improve the clarity of passenger rights — including those for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
More info ↓

[2024-07-23 13:41 UTC]

Delivery Hero and Glovo may have breached rules by participating in a cartel in the food delivery sector.
Both companies may have agreed to share markets and not to poach each other’s employees.
We are investigating whether the companies' behavior breach EU competition rules.

[2024-07-23 10:15 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 7️⃣ The new Commission will then take office, serving for five years.

[2024-07-23 07:55 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 5️⃣ Once all 27 candidates are endorsed by the committees, the Commission as a whole will then be approved in a single vote by the Parliament.
6️⃣ Following the Parliament’s vote, the European Council will formally appoint the new Commission by a qualified majority.

[2024-07-23 07:54 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 3️⃣ Each candidate will then appear in hearings before the relevant committees of the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament will vote on their suitability for the position.
4️⃣ The High Representative for Foreign Affairs, who is appointed by the European Council, will also appear in hearings and will be voted before taking office as Vice-President of the Commission.

[2024-07-23 07:53 UTC]

R to @EU_Commission: 1️⃣ Upon suggestions by EU countries, the new President-elect will adopt a list of candidates for Commissioners. 26 candidates, one from each EU country, except the President’s.
2️⃣ This list of candidates will have to be approved by EU Heads of State and/or Government at the European Council.

[2024-07-23 07:51 UTC]

How will the new Commissioners be chosen?
Follow the selection process in just 7 steps! ↓

[2024-07-23 07:50 UTC]