When tragedy strikes, we have a duty to answer with solidarity.
This is what we did today together with the international community at the Donors’ Conference.
People in Türkiye and Syria are not alone.
We care, and we are here to help.
#TogetherForTürkiye #TogetherForSyria
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Braga 🇵🇹 has won the European Mobility Week 2022 Award for its outstanding activities in favour of green mobility.
Metropolia GZM 🇵🇱 has won the MOBILITYACTION Award for innovative mobility solutions proposed by a local university.
Congratulations to all finalists and winners!
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This week we disbursed €1.5 billion of the Macro-Financial Assistance package to Ukraine.
Our support helps the country on reforms, governance and financial stability and puts Ukraine on its EU path.
We will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes.
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From ensuring a fair and open Single Market to support Ukraine and exploring new opportunities in trade EU-US, EU leaders had a full agenda at #EUCO this week.
Key outcomes include prioritising the Green Deal Industrial Plan, addressing trade issues and tackling climate change.
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Today is #PurpleDay
💜1 in 100 people have epilepsy making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally.
With 50 specialist hospitals in 24 European countries our EU network shares knowledge and helps finding the best therapy for patients.
#EUprotects
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The lights are off tonight at our headquarters, in support of #EarthHour.
Every year, the world's largest environmental movement reminds us that small actions can make a great difference for our planet.
Turn your lights off and join us!
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Reduce, reuse, recycle... repair!
This week we proposed a ‘right to repair’ initiative.
By promoting repairs both within and beyond the legal guarantee, it will:
🟢 reduce waste,
🟢 boost the repair sector, and
🟢 make repairs easier and cheaper for consumers
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Our commitment to those in need is unwavering.
Team Europe pledged €3.6B for the people in Türkiye and Syria at the International Donors' Conference.
With contributions from the international community, we have raised an impressive €7B.
#TogetherForTürkiye #TogetherForSyria
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There are 230 different ecolabels on the EU market and many are misleading.
Our new proposal will protect 🇪🇺 consumers from greenwashing by providing reliable and verifiable environmental information on products 👉 europa.eu/!XCKPxW
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We have found an agreement with Germany on the future use of efuels in cars.
We will work now on getting the CO2-standards for cars regulation adopted as soon as possible, and the Commission will follow-up swiftly with the necessary legal steps to implement recital 11.
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People in Türkiye and Syria have our support.
A total of €7 billion was pledged on 20 March at the International Donors' Conference for the people in Türkiye and Syria.
Our #EUDataCrunch breaks down the pledges ↓
#TogetherForTürkiye #TogetherForSyria
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The spirit of the Conference on the Future of Europe lives on.
This weekend, the Learning Mobility Citizens’ panel will gather to discuss how to open up study, learning and training mobility opportunities to more people.
Their proposals will help shape our policies.
Tune in ⬇
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Today we are opening a new chapter in EU-UK relations.
The EU-UK Joint Committee adopted a decision laying down the arrangements relating to the Windsor Framework.
The full implementation of the Windsor Framework for Northern Ireland's prosperity is now our joint priority.
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"We've tabled the relevant concrete legal proposals — Net-Zero Industry Act and Critical Raw Materials Act.
The proposals are in line with the EU leaders' conclusions.
It is now up to the and to find a rapid agreement."
— President #EUCO
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We are making Russia pay.
To this day, we have imposed 10 rounds of heavy sanctions against Russia, including:
🔹 listing individuals complicit in human rights violations
🔹 freezing assets of oligarchs and companies
🔹 ban on critical tech exports
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We won’t be swayed by the false narratives and lies used by Russia as an instrument of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
We #StandWithUkraine in its fight for truth and justice.
#EUvsDisinfo → euvsdisinfo.eu
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We stand united for justice for Ukraine ⚖️
The setup of the future International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression within is another crucial step to prosecute Russia’s crimes in Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine
→ eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/holding-russia
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Russia must be held accountable in courts:
🔹14 EU countries have already opened national investigations for international crimes in 🇺🇦
🔹6 EU countries are part of the Joint Investigation Team supported by , together with Ukraine and @IntlCrimCour
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Russian war crimes in Ukraine will not go unpunished.
We support investigations by:
→ €10 m for the
→ a strengthened mandate
→ a Joint Investigation Team
→ the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression
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16,200 children have been abducted by Russia.
This war crime completely justifies the arrest warrants issued against Putin by the .
Together with Poland we will organise a conference to launch an initiative aiming at bringing back these children
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Truth will prevail. Justice will be served.
On the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims we take stock of our actions to ensure that Russia pays for its crimes ↓
#StandWithUkraine #RightToTruth
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"We know that 16,200 children have been abducted by Russia.
This is a war crime. A horrible reminder of the darkest times in our history.
Together with 🇵🇱 PM , we will launch an initiative aimed at bringing them back."
— President
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I will highlight 4 topics, 4 challenges we have to address as a Union:
→ Speeding up to climate neutrality
→ Supporting Ukraine
→ Strengthening our competitiveness
→ Managing migration
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€383 billion.
This is the new estimate of the cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine, provided by the second Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment.
Each day that goes by, Russia's war of aggression is taking a heavy toll on the people of Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine
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The Russian invasion has caused huge damages on Ukrainian hospitals, putting vulnerable patients at risk.
More than 2,000 🇺🇦 patients have already been transferred to hospitals across Europe via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.
Together, we are saving lives.
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Critical Raw Materials Act
📂europa.eu/!836cBY
Net-Zero Industry Act
📂 europa.eu/!DGXMbN
EU competitiveness beyond 2030
📂europa.eu/!mYxy4t
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The #SingleMarket has brought prosperity to our citizens and business over the last 30 years.
And it remains a key asset and driver of competitiveness.
Joint efforts with EU countries are needed to maintain and deepen, and to harness its full potential.
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Critical raw materials are key to the green and digital transition.
We are heavily depend on imports, and their global demand is increasing.
With the Critical Raw Materials Act we aim to ensure a secure and sustainable supply chain for our industries.
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From solar panels to batteries, we want Europe to produce at least 40% of the net-zero technologies it needs by 2030.
The Net-Zero Industry Act will scale up manufacturing of clean tech in the EU and make sure we are equipped for the energy transition.
#EUIndustrialStrategy
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It's time for 🇪🇺 to accelerate the clean transition and look beyond 2030.
Ahead of the #EUCO meeting, we've put forward our proposals to:
🔸 boost EU competitiveness and productivity
🔸 step up on the green transition
🔸 harness the full potential of the Single Market
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We welcome the agreement between the and on cutting maritime transport emissions by promoting sustainable fuels for shipping.
The FuelEU Maritime regulation will ensure that greenhouse gases from ship fuels decrease as much as 80% by 2050.
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An estimated 222 million school-aged children and adolescents are in need of education due to displacement and protracted conflicts.
The EU and are calling for increased public funding to help children caught in fragile humanitarian settings to continue learning.
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Europe's competitiveness strategy goes hand in hand with a strong social agenda.
We will work even closer with social partners to make the EU the home of clean tech, create quality jobs and equip people with the right skills.
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A new European citizens’ initiative was registered today.
Discover the organisers’ proposal and check out all open initiatives → europa.eu/!RPTKCF
#EUTakeTheInitiative
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Today, Slovakia receives a second payment, worth €709 million, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility #NextGenerationEU.
The payment has been possible thanks to Slovakia's fulfilment of the 16 milestones and targets outlined in its recovery plan.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!hMkB4Y
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🇨🇿 Czechia received today a first payment of €928 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the key instrument at the heart of #NextGenerationEU.
The payment has been possible thanks to Czechia's fulfilment of the 37 milestones and targets outlined in its plan.
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→ ‘T-shirt made of recycled plastic bottles'
→ ‘CO2 compensated delivery'
→ ‘Packaging made of 30% recycled plastic'
→ ‘Ocean friendly sunscreen'.
Are we helping the environment if we put these products in our shopping basket?
Commissioner tells you more ↓
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"With #GlobalGateway we have committed over 1 billion euros to water management.
We are bringing our innovation and regulatory competence to the table. But the EU is also ready to learn from others.
Because we're in this together."
Statement at the Water Conference ↓
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Our proposal sets criteria for how companies should substantiate green claims.
It requires them to be independently verified & proven with scientific evidence.
It also includes rules to control the proliferation of environmental labels.
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53% of green claims in the EU are misleading or unfounded.
With the Green Claims Directive proposal, we reassure consumers that when something is sold as green, it actually is green.
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