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EU_Commission, 9 days ago to Bulgaria

We've opened formal proceedings against Meta regarding the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.

The systems of both platforms, including their algorithms, may stimulate behavioural addictions in children, as well as create so-called 'rabbit-hole effects’.

More: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2664

#DSA #EU

EU_Commission, 10 days ago to random

"I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Such acts of violence have no place in our society and undermine democracy, our most precious common good.

My thoughts are with PM Fico and his family."

— President von der Leyen, 15 May 2024

EU_Commission, 11 days ago to random

In solidarity we prepare, and united we stand.

We are boosting our preparedness against wildfires through the #rescEU fleet and a strategic pre-positioning of firefighters. This means:

→ 24 aeroplanes and 4 helicopters hosted by ten EU countries;
→ 550+ firefighters from twelve countries on standby.

We have also allocated €600 million that will facilitate the acquisition of 12 new firefighting planes and several helicopters in the future.

Learn more → https://europa.eu/!xmMQqg

EU_Commission, 12 days ago to random

🗳️ Do you know which day you’ll be voting? Check this map to see when you can vote in the upcoming European elections on 6-9 June.

Most EU countries will be voting on Sunday 9 June but some will be voting earlier, while others even allow you to vote across multiple days.

Make sure you know exactly when you can #UseYourVote.

📷 Copyright: © by European Parliament

#EUelections2024

EU_Commission, 12 days ago to Bulgaria

We've designated under the Digital Markets Act Booking as a gatekeeper for its online intermediation service Booking.com.

Booking has now six months to comply with the relevant obligations under the #DMA, offering more choice and freedom to end users.

Read more: https://europa.eu/!H4VB68

#EU

EU_Commission, 12 days ago to Bulgaria

📣 Young Europeans are not only ready to vote but are engaged and active in policy and decision-making

Our latest #Eurobarometer on Youth and Democracy shows:

🗳️ 64% of young Europeans intend to vote in the next European elections on 6-9 June;
🤝 64% have participated in youth organisations' activities in the past 12 months;
📣 48% had taken action to change society including signing a petition or participating in a rally.

Find out more about our findings: https://europa.eu/!XPtmnC

#EU

EU_Commission, 15 days ago to random

Let’s come together for the European Diversity Month!

👏 A time to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion, and those making tangible efforts to build a true #UnionOfEquality.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards:

Local authorities with more than 50,000 inhabitants
🥇Zagreb 🇭🇷
🥈Växjö 🇸🇪
🥉La Laguna 🇪🇸
Local authorities with less than 50,000 inhabitants
🥇Corbetta 🇮🇹
🥈 Miranda de Ebro 🇪🇸
🥉 Casares 🇪🇸
#EUDiversityMonth

A photo of a scenic and empty wooden pier at the swedish lake Trummen in Vaxjo, on a sunny day with some clouds on the sky. There are tall green trees in the background and some buildings.
A photo of people walking down a pedestrian street with tall and colourful buildings on both sides of the street.
A photo of traditional white houses atop a green hill on a day filled with sunshine and clear skies.

EU_Commission, 16 days ago to random

Happy #EuropeDay! 🇪🇺

Today, on 9 May, we celebrate our unity and solidarity.

A month ahead of the #EUelections2024 (6-9 June), it is the perfect day to share your wishes for Europe and reflect on which EU you want in the future.

It's time to get involved! → https://europa.eu/!8jtNqP

EU_Commission, 16 days ago (edited 16 days ago) to random

Today, President von der Leyen is celebrating Europe Day in Vilnius.

Lithuania’s commitment to our Union’s security and defence and our shared European values is indispensable.

You’re making Europe so much stronger.

EU_Commission, 17 days ago to random

🔴 We have sent X a request for information under the Digital Services Act to obtain more details on its content moderation activities, including:

➡ its content moderation resources in light of the reduction in linguistic coverage within our Union, from 11 EU languages to 7;

➡ the implementation of generative AI tools.

This request is a further step in an ongoing investigation, which builds upon the evidence gathering and analysis conducted so far.

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

#DSA

EU_Commission, 17 days ago to random

#EuropeDay is just around the corner 🇪🇺 !

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration –, a milestone in our history that set the foundation for the European Union as we know it today.

👴🏻 : “Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity.”

Let’s continue to work to build a brighter, more united future for all of us.

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EU_Commission, 18 days ago to random

200 candles today for our Ode to Joy!

The European Union’s anthem turns 2⃣0⃣0⃣ today and it is time to celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece!

Composed in 1824, the excerpt from the prelude to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was adopted as the anthem of the EU in 1985 and is one of the most known symbols of our unity. It speaks volumes through its melody, embodying the shared European ideals of freedom, peace, and solidarity.

One anthem, a whole Union. Happy birthday, Ode to joy!

#EuropeDay

EU_Commission, 18 days ago to history

Why do we celebrate #EuropeDay on May 9?

On this day in 1950, Robert Schuman delivered a groundbreaking declaration that laid the foundation for the European Union as we know it.

Take a look to learn more about this visionary man who changed the course of European #history ↓

Photo of Robert Schuman in the Salon de l'Horloge in Paris and the text: 6pm, on Monday 9th May 1950, in the Salon de l'Horloge in Paris. Robert Schuman, aged 64, is about to make history. He is about to deliver the famous Schuman Declaration.
Photo of Robert Schuman and Jean Monet with the Schuman Declaration in the back group and the text: After the Liberation of France, he made European unity his main objective. His friend Jean Monnet inspired him with the idea of placing Franco-German coal and steel production under the responsibility of a High Authority. By sharing their production, the two most powerful countries on the continent could no longer wage war against each other.
Robert Schuman signing the Schuman Declaration and the text: The Schuman Declaration led to the birth of the European Coal and Steel Community on 9 May 1950. The date is now regarded as the birth of the European Union and celebrated each year as Europe Day.

EU_Commission, 19 days ago to random

Diversity is our Union's strength, and it must be protected and valued 🤝

Join us in celebrating the 5th #EUDiversityMonth, dedicated to recognising companies and organisations that are committed to building inclusive workplaces and communities.

By championing inclusivity, we can build a future where every individual's talent is recognised and given the opportunity to flourish without barriers.

ℹ️ European Diversity Month → https://eudiversity2024.eu/european-diversity-month-2024/

#UnionOfEquality

Elderly shoppers pull a cart as they look at goods displayed for sale in an outdoor market at Piazza Garibaldi in Sulmona, Italy
Paris Opera Ballet's 'danseur etoile' Stephane Bullion teaches young dancers in Cayenne, French Guiana

EU_Commission, 20 days ago to random

Which flag best symbolises Europe's unity?

Many ideas were submitted to the Council of Europe in the 1950s, but the 🇪🇺 EU flag was unanimously adopted on 8 December 1955.

Seven decades on, the flag embodies the values of unity, solidarity, diversity and harmony and is the most recognisable symbol of our European identity.

Ahead of #EuropeDay, get to know it ⬇️

The European flag positioned centrally within the visual, half-colored. Text overlay reads '1 flag 1 direction.' All stars are upright, have five points, and are equally spaced like the hour positions on a clock face.
Visual displaying various proposals for the EU flag design.
A circle of stars with text in the middle stating '85% of EU citizens think the flag is a good symbol for the EU.

EU_Commission, 21 days ago to random Spanish

And it’s a wrap! 🎉

Thanks to all those who joined us and shared so many great moments with us today at our #EUOpenDay.

We hope you had a great time experiencing our main building in Brussels through many activities on the site and virtual tours online.

And the celebrations continue! Stay tuned for the upcoming events all over the EU for #EuropeDay on 9 May!

See EU soon!

A man handing a an empty plastic bottle to someone. On the bottle a text reads "Make it real". The bottle is in a cardboard box.
A man is showing a girl and a mother how to use a tool. The girl has a pink butterfly on the cheek.
A crowd of people inside the Berlaymont building. A woman wears VR goggles.

EU_Commission, 21 days ago to random

📅 On the agenda today → #EUOpenDay.

👋 Come visit our headquarters at Berlaymont in Brussels!

Explore our villages and find out how Europe is striving to become more resilient, fairer, safer and stronger.

Not in Brussels? There are events taking place across the European Union. Join one close to you!

Ahead of #EuropeDay, this is the moment to celebrate our 🇪🇺 Union together!

Explore our website to discover events across the EU: https://europa.eu/!3yR6hX

A photo of a person dancing in front of Berlaymont.
A photo of a boy in front of a mic and two people standing behind him.
A photo of two girls standing in front of an Erasmus+ memories wall where people have shared what this programme means to them.

EU_Commission, 22 days ago to AdobePhotoshop

The rate of remote work in the EU rose from 11.1% in 2019 to 20% in 2022.

The use of digital tools and the possibility to work remotely can carry the risk of an ‘always-on' culture. We want to ensure workers’ rights and well-being are prioritised in this #digital age.

That’s why this week we launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners on fair telework and the right to disconnect.

More → https://europa.eu/!wV3bPn

EU_Commission, 23 days ago to random

The EU-New Zealand trade deal entered into force this week 🇪🇺🙌🇳🇿

Here's how it benefits you:

🔵 Reduces costs for EU imports/exports
🔵 Expands service market opportunities
🔵 Enhances procurement options for EU companies in NZ
🔵 Facilitates streamlined data flow for better cooperation

This deal could save EU businesses €140 million a year and increase EU investment in NZ by up to 80%!

It also prioritises sustainability, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and labour rights.

#EUTrade

EU_Commission, 24 days ago to random

💙 20 years.
💙 10 countries.
💙 1 enlargement.

On 1 May 2004, the citizens of 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 became citizens of the EU.

Since then, we have witnessed growth and prosperity. Real wages have doubled from 2004 to 2023 in these ten countries, while poverty levels have halved.

Our Union has benefitted from more innovations. The free movement of goods, services, capital and people, have brought greater opportunities for people and businesses.

#20YearsTogether

EU_Commission, 24 days ago to random

The EU is stronger with the 10 countries that joined our Union two decades ago.

Today, we proudly unfurl our Union's flag to celebrate #20YearsTogether.

This is the symbol of our unity, solidarity and prosperity.

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EU_Commission, 25 days ago to random

We have opened formal proceedings against Meta to assess whether Facebook and Instagram may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to:

▪️ Disinformation
▪️ Visibility of political content
▪️ Non-availability of election-monitoring tools
▪️ Mechanisms to flag illegal content

More info: https://europa.eu/!h4Tjfy

#DSA

EU_Commission, 25 days ago to random

Are you aware of harmful practices by companies under the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act?

We've launched whistleblower tools to report violations of obligations by Very Large Online Platforms, Search Engines and gatekeepers under the #DSA and #DMA.

Make an anonimous report ↓

DSA: https://digital-services-act-whistleblower.integrityline.app/
DMA: https://digital-markets-act-whistleblower.integrityline.app/

EU_Commission, 25 days ago to random

Tomorrow marks 20 years since our European family grew larger.

The historic 2004 EU enlargement brought new opportunities and greater prosperity for citizens across our Union.

Tonight, as our building shines brightly, we celebrate two decades of our unity and progress.

#20YearsTogether

An animated logo reading '20 years together' is projected onto the Berlaymont building of the European Commission at night. The number '0' of the logo is composed of blue, yellow, and orange streaks, symbolizing a fireworks display. The stars of the EU flag appear alongside the logo.

EU_Commission, 25 days ago to random

Arigato, Japan! 🇪🇺 🤝 🇯🇵

We've signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan on digital identities and trust services. This means simplified processes and improved efficiency in managing digital identities, boosting online commerce, and creating new business opportunities for both partners.

The EU and Japan also committed to further cooperation on AI, 5G, 6G, as well as semiconductors, HPC, and more.

ℹ️: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news-redirect/828440

#DigitalEU