European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

R to @EU_Commission: The new rules, which entered into force on 1 January, are a step toward the EU’s ‘Zero Pollution’ goal, advancing our ambition to build a healthier, more sustainable Europe.

More info ↓
http://europa.eu/!Ny4Y6P
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R to @EU_Commission: 6. Improved sanitation for the vulnerable

By 2029, EU countries must:

⏺️ Ensure access to safe sanitation facilities for the vulnerable population.
⏺️ Promote free accessible, safe and hygienic public sanitation facilities in urban areas (10,000+ inhabitants).
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R to @EU_Commission: 5. Boosting circularity

💧 New requirements to recover valuable components from wastewater and sewage sludge, like phosphorus, a critical raw material in the EU.

💧 Stronger reuse of treated wastewater to protect water supplies in stressed regions.
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R to @EU_Commission: 4. Integrated stormwater management

🌩️ Large cities must develop integrated plans for stormwater
🌩️ Smaller cities will need plans if stormwater poses a risk

Nature-based solutions will be prioritized to reduce urban flooding and pollution.
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R to @EU_Commission: 3. Addressing microplastics and public health risks

The revised Directive introduces:

☑️ Systematic monitoring of microplastics & PFAS
☑️Health monitoring for antimicrobial resistance for early epidemic detection
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R to @EU_Commission: 2. Polluter pays principle

⚗️ Industries creating micropollutants, like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries, will cover at least 80% of the cost for advanced treatment of wastewater.

This will limit the cost of the new requirements for citizens.
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R to @EU_Commission: 1. Cleaner waters, healthier communities

The revised Directive ensures deeper protection for our ecosystems from harmful wastewater discharges:

✅ Covers areas starting from 1,000 inhabitants
✅ Stricter nutrient removal from wastewater
✅ New standards for micropollutants
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🌍💧 A clean environment is at the core of Europe’s prosperity.

The EU’s revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is set to transform wastewater management across Europe, boosting protection for the public and the environment.

Here's what you need to know: 🧵
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2024 set a record as the warmest in history, with the average global temperatures 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels.

Multiple global records were broken, contributing to extreme events, like floods, heatwaves & wildfires.

The impact of human-caused climate change accelerates.
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RT by @EU_Commission: Europe has provided nearly 134 billion euros of support to Ukraine – and more will come.

Just like the brave Ukrainian resistance, our support will be steadfast.
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RT by @EU_Commission: Almost 3 years into Russia’s war of aggression, Ukraine can keep counting on its friends and partners.

Today, we deliver €3 billion to Ukraine, the 1st payment of the EU part of the G7 loan.

Giving Ukraine the financial power to continue fighting for its freedom – and prevail.
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RT by @EU_Commission: The US is one of our closest partners and we are committed to strengthening the Transatlantic bond.

For the EU it is essential to protect and strengthen our fundamental democratic values, make our economy more competitive and sustainable, expand our global network of partnerships, and invest more in our security.

The EU will always protect our citizens and the integrity of our democracies and freedoms.

We look forward to a positive e...
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R to @EU_Commission: More info ↓

http://europa.eu/!FqpNtD
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EU greenhouse gas emissions growth by economy and GDP in Q2 2024 (% vs. Q2 2023):

🇳🇱-9.1
🇧🇬-6.3
🇦🇹-5.9
🇭🇺-5.9
🇧🇪-4.7
🇨🇿-4.5
🇭🇷-4.4
🇩🇪-3.9
🇸🇰-3.2
🇮🇹-2.8
🇩🇰-2.4
🇫🇮-2.4
🇫🇷-2.3
🇵🇹-2.2
🇮🇪-1.9
🇪🇪-1.6
🇵🇱-1.5
🇱🇻-1.2
🇪🇸-0.8
🇸🇮+0.2
🇱🇺+1.9
🇷🇴+2.8
🇲🇹+3.9
🇬🇷+3.9
🇱🇹+4.0
🇨🇾+4.4
🇸🇪+5.6
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The EU is all around you.
In bridges, metros, airports, high-speed trains, and so much more.

The Cohesion Policy supports infrastructure in EU countries with need for additional investment.

It has helped to create a more level playing field in the EU ↓
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The #DiscoverEU results are out!

18-year-olds from all over the EU will be able to explore our continent:

🚄between 1 March 2025 and 31 May 2026,
📅for up to 30 days,
💳with a discount card for cultural activities.

More here ↓
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In 2025, Chemnitz 🇩🇪 and Nova Gorica 🇸🇮 will hold the title of European Capital of Culture.

As we celebrate 40 years of the programme, these cities will showcase the richness of European cultures, foster diversity, and boost local development.

More info ↓
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RT by @EU_Commission: Very saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the powerful earthquake in Tibet. My thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

The EU stands ready to help the affected population if requested.

#EUSolidarity
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RT by @EU_Commission: Les hommes et femmes de Charlie Hebdo ont été assassinés pour ce qu’ils représentaient.

Les valeurs de la France et de l'Europe.

La liberté d’expression. La démocratie. Le pluralisme.

Honorons leur mémoire.

Et luttons sans relâche contre le terrorisme et le fondamentalisme religieux.
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#OnThisDay forty years ago, Jacques Delors took office as President of the European Commission.

His legacy includes the creation of the Single Market, the launch of the Erasmus Programme, and laying the foundations of the euro.

#EUarchives #EUHistory
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