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EU_Commission, 10 months ago to random

1 size 🔌to fit them all 📱 💻 📷 🎧

By 2024, the USB-C port will be mandatory for all portable electronic devices in the EU.

This means that you will soon be able to recharge most of your devices with the same charger, making piling up bundles of cables a thing of the past.

Not only will this make your life easier, but it will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and e-waste.

Learn more about the common charger here: https://europa.eu/!hwjj3G

#EUCommonCharger #DigitalEU #EuropeanUnion

EU_Commission, 8 months ago to random

Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft

These are the first 6 companies designated as ‘gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act.

They have 6 months to ensure their core platform services comply with our rules, including:

✔ Allowing users to unsubscribe and remove pre-installed services
✔ Allowing the download of alternative app stores

❌ Banning tracking outside of their services without consent
❌ Stopping ranking their products more favourably

➡ https://europa.eu/!NbfBbn

#DMA

A plain visual that vaguely resembles the format of a digital letter, with the European Commission logo in the top-left corner and the following text as the body: " 6 September 2023 Re: Digital Markets Act Core platform services: Ads: - Amazon - Google - Meta - Browser: - Chrome - Safari Number-Independent Interpersonal Communications Services: - WhatsApp - Messenger " In the bottom-right corner a stamp-like text that says: “6 months to comply.”
A plain visual that vaguely resembles the format of a digital letter, with the European Commission logo in the top-left corner and the following text as the body: " 6 September 2023 Re: Digital Markets Act Core platform services: Intermediation: - Amazon Marketplace - App Store - Google Maps - Google Play - Google Shopping - Meta Marketplace Search: - Google Search Video Sharing: - YouTube " In the bottom-right corner a stamp-like text that says: “6 months to comply.”
A plain visual that vaguely resembles the format of a digital letter, with the European Commission logo in the top-left corner and the following text as the body: " 6 September 2023 Re: Digital Markets Act Core platform services: Social Network: - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - TikTok Operating System: - Google Android - iOS - Windows PC OS " In the bottom-right corner a stamp-like text that says: “6 months to comply.”

EU_Commission, 9 months ago to random

If you are reading this, you enjoy the openness and decentralisation of Web 3.0.

On #WorldWideWebDay, let's fast-forward to the future.

Web 4.0 will blend virtual and real environments while boosting innovation, rich content and industrial applications.

To ensure everyone benefits from it, we will:

• Shape global standards for open Web 4.0
• Foster a European Web 4.0 industrial ecosystem
• Boost access to trusted information
• Support virtual public services

How? ➡ https://europa.eu/!hJrNc4

EU_Commission, 9 months ago (edited 9 months ago) to random

What do you want your money to look like?

€ Euro banknotes are getting a new look! The time has come to choose the theme for their future design, and we want YOU to have a say. Which theme should be selected?

📅 Complete the survey on #FutureBanknotes by 31 August! → https://survey.ecb.europa.eu/euro-banknote-survey

EU_Commission, 7 months ago to random

Solidarity with Israel.

EU_Commission, 11 months ago to ai

AI sparks countless questions – social, ethical, economic, and even culinary!

Our proposed #AI law classifies technologies based on risk:

⚠️ Ban on AI systems that threaten citizens, like social scoring or specific facial recognition.
⚠️ Strict regulations for high-risk AI in healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
⚠️ Additional transparency requirements for generative AI such as chatbots and image generators.

The proposal is in its final stage. Agreement is expected by year-end.

EU_Commission, 1 year ago to random

What is the best book you have ever read?

Since the very beginning of their circulation in Europe, books have represented an incomparable good.

Be it for academic purposes or just leisure, books accompany us in our everyday life.

Let’s celebrate #WorldBookDay with some of the most beautiful libraries in our Union!

#EuropeanUnion

EU_Commission, 7 months ago to random

We have sent to X a formal request for information under the Digital Services Act.

It follows indications of the alleged spreading of illegal content and disinformation, in particular the spreading of terrorist and violent content and hate speech.

We are investigating X's compliance with the #DSA, including:

• Policies and practices regarding notices on illegal content
• Complaint handling
• Risk assessment measures to mitigate the risks identified.

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

EU_Commission, 10 months ago to random

All onboard a night train! 🚆

Rail is one of the most sustainable means of transport we have, but cross-border trips account for just 7% of the kilometres travelled by train.

This is why we are supporting 10 pilot projects to create new international train connections in the EU.

They will help us improve the quality of service and make them a viable option for more people.

Discover all the upcoming routes here ➡️ https://europa.eu/!v6b776

📷 AdobeStock

#EuropeanUnion #ConnectingEurope

EU_Commission, 7 months ago to random

Today, the Israeli flag flies high in front of our headquarters in Brussels.

Hamas terrorists have struck at the heart of Israel capturing and killing innocent women and children.

We deeply mourn the victims of these devastating attacks.

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

We are a Union of 27 countries and 450 million people sharing one future.

Diversity is what defines, unites us.
Diversity is also what makes us love the Fediverse.

As we mark two years on Mastodon, thank you for enlivening the conversation with insightful comments and content.

Love does not increase after the first day, but it deepens.

Let's make this journey even more engaging!

What topics did you like the most and would like to see more often 👇

EU_Commission, 8 months ago to Europe

Travelling by train in Europe should be silky smooth.

From pan-European corridors to interregional connections, we have helped build greener and sustainable ways into #Europe.

And we are up for more:

🚊 Today, we earmarked more than €52 million to support the purchase of 37 electric #trains for 13 interregional routes in Romania.

🚆 This month, we allocated €411 million to help build two sections of Spain’s Murcia-Almería high-speed railway.

Discover more: https://europa.eu/!J6DBmw

#EUFunded

AVE high-speed train on the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed rail railway line bridge near Roda de Bera in Spain. The line is surrounded by trees. In the background a tunnel is visible. © Adobe Stock - Photographer: Markus Mainka

EU_Commission, 4 months ago to random

Share of energy from renewable sources in 2022 (%):

🇸🇪 66 🇫🇮 47.9 🇱🇻 43.3 🇩🇰 41.6
🇪🇪 38.5 🇵🇹 34.7 🇦🇹 33.8 🇱🇹 29.6
🇭🇷 29.4 🇷🇴 24.1 🇪🇺 23 🇸🇮 22.9
🇬🇷 22.7 🇪🇸 22.1 🇩🇪 20.8 🇫🇷 20.3 🇨🇾 19.4 🇧🇬 19.1 🇮🇹 19 🇨🇿 18.2
🇸🇰 17.5 🇵🇱 16.9 🇭🇺 15.2 🇳🇱 15
🇱🇺 14.4 🇧🇪 13.8 🇲🇹 13.4 🇮🇪 13.1

This is the way to go, but we must accelerate to meet our 2030 renewable energy target of at least 42.5%.

To achieve it – among others – we sped up permitting procedures for projects on renewable energy and proposed a Wind Power Action Plan.

EU_Commission, 10 months ago to Bulgaria

🚄 What if you could travel through the EU for a month for free?

This year we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Single Market, which allows us to enjoy free movement of goods, capital, services and people across the #EU.

That’s why we are giving away 10 prizes of two rail passes to explore Europe’s rich cultural heritage for a month.

Take our quiz by 12 July 23:59 to be in with a chance to win! → https://owpwy6j9xu5.typeform.com/to/fPVlln1o

#SingleMarket30 #Europe

EU_Commission, 10 months ago to Bulgaria

🇧🇬 Lev, 🇨🇿 Koruna, 🇭🇺 Forint, 🇵🇱 Zloty, 🇷🇴 Leu, 🇸🇪 Krona

In our last Eurobarometer, we asked citizens from these non-euro countries their opinion on the single currency.

Among others:

👍 58% favour introducing the #euro in their country, including 67% of those aged 15-24

👍 60% say the euro has positively impacted countries using it, including 73% of those aged 15-24

👍 84% agree that they will manage to adapt to the #euro

More: https://europa.eu/!kC8rhd

#EU #Europe

EU_Commission, 11 months ago to random

🔒 Your data, your choice.
💪 Your data, your right.

Since 25 May 2018, we have been busy enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation – our response to the rapid increase in personal data collection and sharing within our Union and outside.

The #GDPR has ensured personal data is processed securely, fairly, and with your explicit consent.

More than that, it has provided monitoring and sanctioning powers to spearhead a Digital EU that respects your data and fuels progress.

#DigitalEU #EU

EU_Commission, 9 months ago (edited 9 months ago) to random

🙌 What do we want? 🙋 green tourism
🙌 When do we want it? 🙋‍♂️ Right now!

Tourism generates 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Through ecotourism, greener transportation, and conscious choices, we can all reduce our environmental footprint.

See how you can travel sustainably and learn what we are doing to make tourism green ↓

Learn how we are supporting the green transition of tourism → https://europa.eu/!WwVwHn

EU_Commission, 26 days ago to random

Our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay.

We are working on a solution to ensure our continued presence on your feeds, taking full advantage of Mastodon's identity portability.

And we are even growing the team behind our Mastodon presence, increasing efforts to engage with your comments on our posts.

We are fully committed to being a real part of the conversation in the fediverse.

Interested in our next steps? Follow us as we take on this new chapter.

EU_Commission, 8 months ago to Bulgaria

Europe once again must answer the call of history.

And that is what we must do together.

🔴 Follow our live updates on President von der Leyen #SOTEU speech. ↓

#EU #EuropeanUnion

EU_Commission, 1 year ago to random

🛂 We want to make travelling across EU borders smoother.

That’s why we are launching a public consultation on the digitalisation of travel documents. Your contributions will help establish a common standard in the Schengen area.

Digital travel documents can be easier to issue than physical ones and can facilitate border checks.

This initiative aims to decide on a common format for digital travel documents.

#EUHaveYourSay until June 28: https://europa.eu/!8CGq6H

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EU_Commission, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago) to Dragonlance

This is how the #EuroVelo network looks like in 2023 🚲⁠

Go far away or simply discover your region: the choice is yours!

This summer, pick your favourite route and explore our continent using cleaner, cheaper and healthier forms of transport.

Gears ready? Get a #map with information and tips about the 17 EuroVelo routes

🔗 https://eurovelo.com/support-us

#EUGreenDeal #Cycling

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

Today, we have opened five non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act.

It concerns:
🔹Alphabet’s rules on steering in Google Play
🔹Alphabet’s self-preferencing in Google Search
🔹Apple’s rules on steering in the App Store
🔹Apple's choice screen for Safari
🔹Meta’s ‘pay or consent model’

More info: https://europa.eu/!4NF6bV

#DMA #EU

EU_Commission, 8 months ago to Teachers

New school year, new challenges!

We know that sometimes dealing with topics such as disinformation might not be very easy… but dear #teachers, we have got you covered!

Explore our guidelines filled with tips and interactive exercises to teach your students more about how to:

✏️ know more about their digital footprints,
📏 engage with fact-checking, and
📘 tackle disinformation.

Good luck to all the #students and teachers for this new chapter of your #school path!

#EU #BackToSchool #FactsMatter

EU_Commission, 10 months ago to random

We reached a new milestone in ensuring the openness of digital markets.

Last week, 7 companies notified us they qualify as 'Gatekeepers' under the Digital Market Act.

We will check their submission before designating them. They will have 6 months to comply with the #DMA and, among others, be unable to:

• lock in users in their ecosystem;
• decide which apps you need pre-installed or which app store to use;
• treat their own products and services more favourably.

More: https://europa.eu/!H4FQJM

EU_Commission, 11 months ago to random

Not everything we see online is true.

Before hitting the share button, practice a thorough check. These crucial questions will guide you:

✔️ WHO is behind it?
✔️ WHAT is the source?
✔️ WHERE did it come from?
✔️ WHY are you sharing it?
✔️ WHEN was it published?

Together, we will triumph over #misinformation, one click at a time.

#FactsMatter #EUvsDisinfo #PledgetoPause