Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu

The early bird catches the fish 🐟
In Vigo 🇪🇸 today for the Informal #AGRIFISH @EUCouncil & with 🇪🇺 Ministers we visited the local fish market early this morning.
Very glad to talk with Spanish port authorities about how they implement the #EUGreenDeal on their operations. https://t.co/XKvS7ZHQUZ

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Summer 2023 is crucial for water💧resources in Europe.
With recovery in the South & emerging drought in the North, @EU_Commission plans to aid affected farmers.
The 🇪🇺 Nature Restoration Law will help prevent droughts & secure stability for our farmers.
https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/variable-drought-conditions-keep-affecting-large-parts-europe-2023-07-14_en https://t.co/OixtUWUYK9

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Today we go one step closer to our #ZeroPollution ambition! 🌱
In fact, we reach more than 60% of it.
How?
We propose to revise our current law to stop all remaining intentional uses of mercury in the EU as it’s highly toxic.
Info 👉🏼 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_23_3862
#EUGreenDeal https://t.co/aMYcMRT7fB

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New measures to boost circularity ♻️ in the automotive sector, driving design & growing markets for used parts & recycled materials.
This can lead up to 4 million more cars being recycled & 22,000 more jobs!
Glad to visit a frontrunner in Belgium today!
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_3819 https://t.co/4b2XZAfadi

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Happy to meet again the representatives of the European Citizens' Initiative "Stop
Finning - Stop Trade" on sharks.
@EU_Commission is advancing work to: examine a targeted legislative measure, improve legal enforcement & step up efforts internationally.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_3676 https://t.co/3U4NWU0onG

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A win for Europe’s ♻️ circular economy!
Very positive to see the @europarl_en taking an ambitious stand in favour of our proposal on Ecodesign for sustainable products.
Investing in innovative, energy & resource efficient goods is the best move we can do.
#EUGreenDeal https://t.co/uPGGX25fTW

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We very much welcome the positive vote on Nature Restoration Law by @europarl_en!
We look forward to launch trilogues & conclude the agreement by end of the year.
The @EU_Commission remains fully committed to help finding balanced compromise solutions.
A good day for Europe! https://t.co/lWIK4D4M08

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The Ecodesign regulation can truly make sustainable products the norm in Europe.
Repairable, recyclable & reusable products give power back to consumers & a big boost to a more ♻️ economy.
I am confident we can secure a strong mandate for entering trilogues with co-legislators. https://t.co/sMWvdcV5UO

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The world is watching us.
Young people came to Strasbourg to tell us we must act.
We have come a long way, we cannot lose time.
We need the Nature Restoration Law now to tackle the climate & biodiversity crises.
Let’s secure our future together!
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_23_3804 https://t.co/DK0UoCGUGm

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🇨🇴Colombia’s strong commitment to environmental leadership is truly inspiring.
A good exchange with @susanamuhamad where we discussed how to enhance our efforts in biodiversity, circular economy, resource efficiency, plastics & deforestation. https://t.co/SguEkUrXwg

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Glad to be back in Leticia🇨🇴 for a Pre-Amazon Summit.
I had a good exchange with President @petrogustavo where we delved into EU-CELAC summit and the need of systematic changes to address deforestation & protection of biodiversity.
Together, we can make a lasting difference. https://t.co/IxycoKnc7e

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Today we have announced the 🇪🇺EU-funded Amazonia+ programme.
With EUR 35 million investment, our goals are:
✅combat deforestation & wildfires
✅protect indigenous communities
✅foster sustainable development in the Amazon basin
#GlobalGateway https://t.co/OJjeCRR5iW

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80% of used textiles are lost for our economy.
It’s a real problem & it’s time for change!
Our proposal will get the industry closely involved in finding solutions & boost markets for used textiles.
Circular businesses & consumers will gain the most!
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_3635 https://t.co/G56YpWEdfU

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I invited PFAS producers & users to discuss the proposal for #PFAS restriction.
3 messages:
-Tackle PFAS pollution at source
-Ban shall not block scaling up of EU's net zero tech
-Innovation & alternatives are key
Continuing dialogue is the way forward! https://t.co/okViGFgqmj

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Get ready for tomorrow!
We will be tabling new #EUGreenDeal proposals.
And we will focus on textiles waste.
This is the story @TEDxBrussels of a wasted opportunity & how we can turn this around.
https://youtu.be/ztXJ6U7K4E8
Warm up & stay tuned! ♻️ https://t.co/BqcBLPs6Pt

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We are proud to be part of the new Working Group on Environmental Consequences of the War in Ukraine 🇺🇦
We fully support this initiative by the President’s Office @APUkraine
Together we will build back better #Ukraine & those responsible for damages will have to pay the cost. https://t.co/3GWfZrnIr9

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Our new 🇪🇺 law to fight global deforestation enters into force today!
We take responsibility by ensuring key goods exported or placed on the EU market will be deforestation-free.
A solid step to support the 🌍 lungs & the livelihoods of millions of people that depend on them. https://t.co/qKOHexfR35

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Restoring Nature & fighting climate change is an investment in peace & security.
We launched an essential new outlook on the climate & security nexus.
It will ensure that the impacts of the planetary crisis are a concrete part of external policymaking.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3492 https://t.co/yL8mLbWEtE

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At #AGRIFISH @EUCouncil we talk about the state & management of EU fisheries.
We see progress in recovering fish stocks:
This is good news because it means better catches & increasing profitability for the sector.
We owe it to the huge efforts done by our fishers! https://t.co/GbfyEQCP9G

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We can do more for our seas!
The Baltic is the most polluted sea in Europe.
This September, it’s time for:
“𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝟮.𝟬” 🌊
We will bring together all EU Ministers of the region to boost efforts to fight pollution & secure its future!
Stay tuned! https://t.co/eLVGGCGnaT

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