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EU_Commission, 29 days ago to random

📢 Calling all researchers!

This week we announced new calls worth over €1.25 billion to support research under the Horizon Europe’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.

This includes the prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships, co-financing programmes programmes, and the innovative Feedback to Policy initiative.

Don't miss your chance to apply and shape the future of research and innovation on a global scale!

More: https://europa.eu/!6rhQWG

#MSCA #PHD #EuropeanUnion

kuketzblog, 29 days ago to Bulgaria German

Die @EU_Commission gibt @Mastodon und @peertube auf, weil @EDPS keine Agentur innerhalb der Kommission finden konnte, die es weiter betreibt.

Ein Kniefall vor den Überwachungsplattformen wie Instagram, Facebook, TikTok und Co. Digitale Souveränität am Arsch. Das ist so frustrierend. 😔

https://www.edps.europa.eu/press-publications/press-news/press-releases/2024/edps-decentralised-social-media-pilot-end-successful-story_de

#edps #eu #mastodon #peertube

EU_Commission, 29 days ago to random

Today, we've designated Shein as a Very Large Online Platform under the #DSA.

Shein is a online fashion retailer with over 45 million monthly users in 🇪🇺.

Following the designation, the platform will have to comply with the most stringent rules under the DSA within four months of its notification.

This brings the total of very large online platforms and search engines under the DSA to 23.

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

EU_Commission, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

We must protect our free and fair #elections.

This is why we have conducted a stress test to ensure the readiness of Very Large Online Platforms to counter potential manipulation and interference using the tools provided by the Digital Services Act.

It addressed multiple scenarios, including:

⚠ Information manipulation via deep fakes, other AI uses
⚠ Attempts of suppression of voices
⚠ Intentional spread of false information
⚠ Online incitement to violence

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

#DSA

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

Equal work deserves equal pay.
And equal pay needs transparency.

One year ago, the EU Pay Transparency Directive was approved, bringing us a step closer to equality.

This is particularly important for women, who still earn less than men for the same work.

These rules will help end pay discrimination by ensuring:
🔸Pay transparency for jobseekers
🔸Right to information for employees
🔸Reporting on gender pay gap
🔸Joint pay assessment

Details: https://europa.eu/!hBvTtj

#EUdelivers

EU_Commission, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

🌿 Let's embrace the 4 R's: Reduce, reuse, recycle... and repair!

Today, the European Parliament adopted the 'Right to Repair' Directive. By promoting repairs both within and beyond the legal guarantee, it will soon mean:

🟢 Easier product fixes
🟢 Money saved
🟢 Less waste

By repairing and using our goods for longer, EU consumers can not only practice sustainable consumption but also save a significant amount of money in the process!

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7nWBDb

#EUGreenDeal

EU_Commission, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

⚠️ Opening of formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act.

We are concerned that TikTok has launched the "Task and Reward Program" of TikTok Lite without conducting a diligent assessment of the risks it entails.

We suspect an infringement of the #DSA, and we consider that there are risks of serious damage for the mental health of users.

Therefore, we have communicated to TikTok our intention to suspend the TikTok Lite rewards programme in the EU.

https://europa.eu/!HQdcGP

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

🌍 This Earth Day and every day, we have taken ambitious steps and introduced concrete measures to reduce plastic pollution, including:

🔁 The EU’s Plastics strategy
🚯 The Single-Use Plastics Directive
♲ The Circular Economy Action Plan
🌊 Zero Pollution Action Plan

Last year, we adopted the chemical legislation REACH that restricts microplastics intentionally added to products. It prevents the release of about half a million tonnes of microplastics in the environment.

#EarthDay #EUdelivers

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, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

Online platforms must be accountable for ensuring safer, more transparent online spaces.

As of next week, adult entertainment platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and Xvideos will have to comply with the most stringent obligations under the Digital Services Act, including:

• Submitting risk assessment reports
• Putting in place mitigation measures to address systemic risks
• Complying with additional transparency obligations
• Providing access to data for researchers

→ https://europa.eu/!mYM4vb

#DSA

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

We’re digitising your lives with things like the EU Digital Identity Wallet for safe online ID checks and doc shares.

The #EUDigitalIdentity Wallet will allow users to easily obtain, store and share important digital documents, while electronically signing or sealing them for added convenience.

With this tool, control over shared data and access permissions are guaranteed for maximum privacy and security.

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

#EUDelivers