“The EU is the EU. We are negotiating. We need to find a way through that is acceptable to everyone…
For the common good I have the impression that Member States are prepared to do what is necessary.”
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541681651197132800
It’s a big day for our #FitFor55 proposals to deliver the #EUGreenDeal.
As @TimmermansEU said before today’s Environment Council:
“We cannot fail today to come to conclusions. We have absolutely no time to waste. We have to give a clear signal to Europe and to the world”.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541680557796589568
More details in the Commissioner's full remarks here:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/SPEECH_22_4162
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541469763263676416
But, the only lasting solution for secure and affordable energy is the green transition.
The #EUGreenDeal is not only an environmental and growth strategy, but also a security strategy.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541464504323624960
Commissioner sets out 6-point plan to prepare for next winter:
- enhanced monitoring & coordination
- replace gas consumption with other fuels
- boost energy savings and efficiency
- update national contingency plans
- an EU Coordinated Demand Reduction Plan
- diversify supplies
RT @TimMcPhieEU: Coming up at around 18.30 🚨
Press conference after the EU Energy Council with @KadriSimson and @Europe2022FR
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541464501022777346
Coming up at around 18.30 🚨
Press conference after the EU Energy Council with @KadriSimson and @Europe2022FR
💻 https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/2
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541456655677902848
@mediawhizz They have seen your message house 😉
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541441886065491970
How do we adapt our homes, offices and public spaces to be climate resilient?
Such a crucial question. This should be an interesting discussion.
RT @EUClimateAction: From old to new, every 🏢🏠🏫 should be climate-resilient.
We're working on a technical guidance with best practices & advice for professionals to make buildings climate-resilient.
Join our Stakeholder Meeting on 29/6 to hear more:
https://teams.microsoft.com/registra…
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541432355876904960
Productive day at the EU Energy Council 💪
RT @KadriSimson: We also reached a general approach on the Renewable Energy Directive.
Together with the #EED, it sends a clear message that we stay the course for #Fitfor55.
#Renewables are the best way to make #EU energy independent, they are home-grown, affordable & boost the economy. #TTE
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541394418539839490
First outcome of today's meeting: adoption of new EU legislation on minimum gas storage levels to prepare for the winter ✅
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_4080
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541334447672401920
EU Energy Ministers are meeting today in Luxembourg.
Here is what EU Energy Commissioner @KadriSimson said this morning about the day’s discussions 👇
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1541326154719690752
RT @bedini_giulia: The #journalism program that brought me to Brussels @lenaic_fund is restarting!
But we need some 💸💸
So please go support @BrownColinM - who's gonna climb mountains on a 🚵♂️ - via https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-lnac-fund-for-quality-journalism?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer 👇👇 & spread the word.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1540647732070813696
RT @vonderleyen: We need to be prepared to deal with more disruptions in Russian gas deliveries
We work hard on this.
Making sure national emergency plans are adequate.
Diversifying supplies with partners.
And working on a 🇪🇺 emergency demand reduction plan with industry and EU countries.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1540327016871989248
EU energy diplomacy continues 🇪🇺🤝🇳🇴
"There is strong potential for increased sales to Europe in 2022, bringing close to 100 TWh of extra energy to the European market."
Joint Statement here 👇
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_22_3975
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539974693288939520
A lovely piece of writing 👍
RT @eoghanwalsh: As summer arrives in Brussels, and the temperature starts to creep up - the city's iconic smells really start to come into their own
https://www.beercity.brussels/home/olfactory-map-brussels-smells
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539892837617106944
RT @vonderleyen: Another big step for the #EUGreenDeal.
Thanks to the @europarl_en for clearing the way for negotiations on our #Fitfor55 Package.
The reform of the Emissions Trading System, #CBAM and the Social Climate Fund will put Europe on track towards a net zero future for all.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539867255483277312
RT @COP26: At #COP26 the governments of 🇿🇦, with 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇪🇺, announced an ambitious, long-term Just Energy Transition Partnership.
It aims to support the decarbonisation of South Africa’s economy and transition towards cleaner energy.
Read the six month update 👇
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539853720854355972
RT @VDombrovskis: Last year, we promised that #EUTrade policy would do more to support EU climate & sustainability goals.🌱
Today, we are delivering on that promise.
We are taking an important step on the road to making EU trade greener, fairer & more sustainable.
How? 👇👇👇
🧵1/7
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539585070146719745
RT @EU_Commission: Today we propose new pesticides rules to:
🌱 reduce by 50% the use & risk of chemical pesticides by 2030
🐝 help safeguard biodiversity, the environment, human health & the economy
🌾 secure resilient food systems for the future
Learn more ⤵️
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539572566859431938
Full support from the 5-year old for today’s @EU_Commission proposals!
✅ Protect the bugs 🐜🐞🐛
✅ No pesticides in parks and playgrounds 🛝
Want to know what else we are doing today to restore nature? 👇
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_3746
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/TimMcPhieEU/status/1539563237020237825
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