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EUCommission, 13 hours ago to Bulgaria

Today, we have formally designated Temu as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act.

The company will have to comply with the most stringent rules under the DSA by the end of September 2024.

This includes the obligation to duly assess and mitigate any systemic risks stemming from their services, such as the listing and sale of counterfeit goods, unsafe or illegal products, and items that infringe intellectual property rights.

More: https://europa.eu/!gwgBgj

#DSA #EU

EUCommission, 15 hours ago to random Spanish

🗳️💪 Your Vote Is Mighty

From 6-9 June 2024, the #EUelections2024 will take place, giving you the chance to make your voice heard and drive the change you want to see.

The more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes.

🎨 Get Out & Vote - a creative project done by 27 EU artist illustrate the power of participation ©️Teo Georgiev 🇧🇬 for Fine Acts

EUCommission, 17 hours ago to random

💡 Making patent protection simpler, less expensive, and stronger for Europe's innovators.

One year since its launch and with over 27,000 unitary patents registered, the Unitary Patent System has become a game-changer for the #EU’s innovation and competitiveness.

With a one-stop shop for registration valid across the 17 EU countries, it ensures lower costs, less paperwork, and more protection.

All in all, it plays a crucial role towards a single market for patents.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!wQ3hnf

EUCommission, 1 day ago to random

“You should never take democracy for granted. You should always support it and protect it.”

— Monique has seen Europe at its worst and has a message for her grandchild Robin and all of Europe.

🗳️ From 6-9 June, millions of voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the European elections. Be one of them!

#UseYourVote or others will decide for you.

#EUElections2024

EUCommission, 2 days ago to random

💧 30% of Europeans face water scarcity each year.

Water is a shared resource essential for people, nature, and the economy.

As our #EUDataCrunch show, we've invested over €15 billion in water projects, including:

🚰 Water infrastructure for human consumption
🚰 Water management conservation
🚰 Wastewater treatment

As climate change hits, we are working hard to keep Europe’s water available and clean, while protecting against floods and droughts.

Join us for #EUGreenWeek today and tomorrow.

A visual showing a person sitting next to an empty water container. The accompanying text reads: '30% of Europeans face water scarcity each year with costs soaring up to an estimated 9 billion euros annually'.
A visual showing a woman and a child sitting on top of the Earth under a tree. The accompanying text reads 'The EU has already invested over 15 billion euros in water related projects aiming to ensure clean and sustainable water for all'.

EUCommission, 2 days ago to random

📯 Attention all doctoral candidates!

We’ve just launched a €608.6 million call to train doctoral candidates through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

We will fund more than 160 excellent doctoral programmes in all scientific fields, that will:

✅ train and develop the skills of around 2,400 doctoral candidates,
✅ boost their innovation-related competences and employability,
✅ provide excellent supervision and career guidance.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!JM3Kwj

#HorizonEU #MSCA

EUCommission, 2 days ago to random Spanish

🇪🇺 “Let the colours of Europe float and may this blue and gold flag be for all its citizens the symbol of hope constantly nourished by our ideal and our fight.”

These were the words of former President of the European Commission Jacques Delors on 29 May 1986 – the day the EU flag was first raised in front of our headquarters in 🇧🇪 Brussels.

38 years on, the European Union flag continues to fly high on our masts 🇪🇺

EUCommission, 3 days ago to Bulgaria

We welcome the EU Council's adoption of a new sanctions regime against Russia.

The new framework is part of a broader EU policy to support those who dare to speak out against Russia's brutal war of aggression in Ukraine and the related disinformation spread by the Russian regime.

It includes designations of persons involved in human rights abuses and denial of the repressive apparatus goods and technologies that can be misused for internal repression.

More: https://europa.eu/!ptKnpR

#EU

An animated image showing the flag outside the Berlaymont Building in Brussels, Belgium and the superimposed text: "New sanctions regime against Russia for human rights abuses and repression."

EUCommission, 3 days ago to random

We have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia focused on sustainable critical and strategic minerals.

This means:
🦘 Strengthened supply chains for critical minerals
🦘 Research and innovation to reduce environmental impacts
🦘 High environmental standards for worker safety and sustainability

This partnership will power our clean energy and digital transitions, supporting key industries like defense and aerospace.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!6t6QGr

#CriticalRawMaterials

EUCommission, 3 days ago to Bulgaria

🎓 From quantum physics to axiology, Erasmus Mundus is celebrating 20 years of empowering your academic passion and perseverance.

This EU-funded initiative has allowed nearly 50,000 students across the globe to study at several universities in Europe and beyond, spearheading the way for a European degree.

It supports internationalisation and mobility, awarding EU-funded scholarships to the best-ranked candidates.

Find your next opportunity: https://europa.eu/!hDcDcK

#EU #Erasmus #ErasmusMundus

EUCommission, 5 days ago to random Spanish

🌟 Your Vote is Your Superpower 🌟

Use your superpower from 6-9 June and vote in the #EUelections2024.
Make your voice heard and drive the change you wish to see.

🎨 Get Out & Vote – a creative project led by 27 illustrators who design posters on the topic of democratic participation. ©️ Nadine Theuma 🇲🇹 for Fine Acts

#UseYourVote

EUCommission, 6 days ago to random

For a 🇪🇺 Union that cares.

We all know someone touched by cancer.

And this is why we have been working for better access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and care.

🎗️ The European Week against Cancer starts today, and #EUCancerPlan is in the spotlight.

🌍 It is one of the world's most ambitious initiatives for action against cancer, backed by €4 billion in 🇪🇺funding.

✅ It has made a real difference for millions of cancer patients and families.
ℹ️https://europa.eu/!GNmRRV

EUCommission, 8 days ago to random

TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Are you ready to #UseYourVote and make your voice heard? Don’t let others choose for you.

🗳️ → https://elections.europa.eu/en/

#EUElections2024

EUCommission, 9 days ago (edited 2 days ago) to random

Our latest #Eurobarometer on Europeans and their languages reveals a positive attitude towards language learning:

🗣️ 86% believe that everyone should speak at least one foreign language;
🗣️ 3 out of 5 can have a conversation in a foreign language;
🗣️ 76% think that improving language skills should be a policy priority;
🗣️ 84% believe that regional and minority languages should be protected.

More → https://europa.eu/!PRYqqx

Français, Ελληνικά, Polski ... How many languages do you speak? 👇

EUCommission, 10 days ago to random

The Digital Identity Regulation entered into force 💻 🇪🇺.

This means the EU Digital Identity Wallet will be available to Europeans by 2026, offering:

1️⃣ Secure, user-friendly access to services
2️⃣ Safe storage and sharing of digital documents
3️⃣ Easy-to-use digital signatures

Each EU country will have its own app, built to the same specifications – ensuring the same level of security and privacy across the EU.

📍 It will be a voluntary service accessible to all who choose to use it.

#DigitalEU

EUCommission, 10 days ago to random

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#UseYourVote

EUCommission, 11 days ago to random Spanish

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile – so we need to protect it.

The Environmental Crime Directive coming into force today is good news for nature, and for us!

This landmark law is the first of its kind, ensuring:

🟩 the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes
🟩 law enforcement authorities and the judiciary have the tools to act effectively
🟩 support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings

#EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

EUCommission, 12 days ago to random

We are protecting EU citizens online 🚨

We have introduced new whistleblower tools to help employees and other insiders report harmful practices of Very Large Online Platforms or Search Engines under the DSA and violations of obligations by gatekeepers under the DMA.

These tools are empowering whistleblowers to share relevant information anonymously, in any EU official language and format, from reports to data metrics and internal research.

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7QkFRY

#DSA #DMA #DigitalEU

EUCommission, 12 days ago to random

From Madeira 🇵🇹 to Ikaria 🇬🇷, Gotland 🇸🇪 and Cres-Lošinj 🇭🇷.

⚡The clean energy revolution is coming for 🇪🇺 islands.

We selected 30 islands and island groups from 10 countries to lead the way towards a sustainable future.

This week’s Clean Energy for EU Island Forum 2024 brought together representatives from these islands and other stakeholders to advance on renewable energy production, energy efficiency and clean transport solutions.

Towards a better and greener future.

#EUGreenDeal

A photo of a sunny Greek village viewed from a harbor view with crystal clear water and a fishing boats in Ikaria Island.
People riding on bicycles in the dunes of Ameland near a lighthouse.
12th century city wall in Gotland Island, Swedens. The photo shows a green field in the foregrounds and the most complete medieval city wall in Europe in the background.

EUCommission, 14 days ago to random

Our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay.

Today, we launched our new Mastodon instance. It will ensure a privacy-focused space to engage with and get the latest from our Commissioners, departments, and the official voices of the Commission.

We want to thank @Mastodon for stewarding us and helping us make this possible.

Fostering European digital players is vital to our strategy for a stronger #DigitalEU.

This is a unique opportunity to grow the community even more. Let's get there!