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EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

Together with her two 3-year-old twins, Tamara found refuge in Moldova following the Russian full-scale aggression of Ukraine.

As many other people of Ukraine, they left their home, leaving everything behind. And often losing it all.

Since the beginning, we have mobilised support for the people fleeing the war in 🇺🇦. And we keep channelling more assistance as needed.

→ https://europa.eu/!TVTFqx

#EUDelivers

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

From California to Greenland. Find our offices all over the world🗺️.

Do you want to travel a little bit with us? Fasten your seatbelt 👇

🇬🇱 Nuuk

Amidst the breathtaking vistas of Nuuk's snowy terrain, our new Office marks the beginning of a new era of the EU-Greenland partnership, with Europe's presence in Greenland and in the wider Arctic region. There, we will invest in clean energy, critical raw materials and skills, creating jobs and helping young Greenlanders in their education.

✈️

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random Italian

Yesterday, we marked the entry into force of new EU rules to empower consumers in the green transition.

Under those rules, companies will be forbidden to make vague environmental claims, such as stating that they are ‘green’ or ‘environmentally friendly’ if
they cannot demonstrate that they truly are.

Consumers will be getting better and more harmonised information on their legally guaranteed rights and on products’ durability and reparability.

Learn more https://europa.eu/!Qmx8jX

#EUdelivers

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to Bulgaria

It is finally here! Today we have adopted a blueprint for a European Degree!

What is it about? An opportunity to be part of a joint study programme across Europe, to study in several universities in different countries, and to get one degree recognised throughout our Union.

It will help you get the right skills to succeed and lead change in an ever more connected world.

Read all about it here ➡️ https://europa.eu/!rxcchX

#EU

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to random

Nearly 14 million EU nationals live in an EU country different than the one they come from. And about 12 million of them have the right to vote.

If you are one of them, you can vote at the forthcoming European Elections 2024 in your country of residence.

To do that, you may need to register.

Learn more about the concrete registration deadlines in the different EU countries and other practical arrangements.

https://elections.europa.eu/en/ #UseYourVote

EU_Commission, 2 months 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, 2 months ago to random

Today we celebrate European authors and their breathtaking stories that have stayed with our hearts since our childhood.

And what great diversity we have in our Union! 27 literatures, full of magical tales, poignant dramas and thrilling endings.

We teamed up with the European Writers’ Council and organised a tour featuring 120 European authors who will meet readers in all the 40 countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme.

Read more here https://europa.eu/!hkmFJG

#ReadWithEurope

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

The lights are off tonight at our headquarters, in support of #EarthHour.

Every year, the world's largest environmental movement Earth Hour reminds us that small actions can make a great difference for our planet.

Turn your lights off and join us!

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

🇪🇺 🇺🇦 With unity, strength and resolve – the EU has stood up for Ukraine.

Over the past two years, we have:
🔵 paved the way for hosting more than 4 million refugees.
🟡 organised financial, humanitarian and military assistance, reaching over €88 billion.
🔵 delivered about 100,000 tonnes of in-kind assistance through #EUCivPro.
🟡 set up Ukraine Facility to deliver another €50 billion in the next 4 years.
🔵 opened accession negotiations with Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine #EUdelivers

A photo of a meeting of European Commission with the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, Ukraine in February 2023.
A photo of President von der Leyen at the Ukrainian recovery conference announcing a new facility proposing up to €50 billion in grants and loans to aid Ukraine’s recovery and modernisation from 2024 to 2027
A photo of a colourful bus donated by the city of Luxembourg to help Ukrainian children go back to school

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random Italian

This week, EU leaders gathered at #EUCO.

Their conclusions are to:

🔹open accession negotiations for Bosnia and Herzegovina
🔹continue to provide Ukraine with all the necessary support
🔹increase the EU’s overall defence readiness and capabilities
🔹call for an immediate humanitarian pause in Gaza leading to a sustainable ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages
🔹 take stock of the ongoing work at European level to address the concerns of farmers.

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to Bulgaria

Forty years of EU-funded research and innovation have redefined what is possible.

This Research and Innovation Week, we showcased it:

🔬 The R&I Days celebrated 40 years of #EU Framework Programmes, culminating in Horizon Europe – our €95.5 billion research programme.

🚀 The EIC Summit 2024 brought disruptive innovators and startups together.

🏆 The European Prize for Women Innovators honoured trailblazing women and their work.

Let's unlock Europe's potential → https://europa.eu/!b3wXK7

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

Today, EU leaders decided to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The country has taken impressive steps towards our Union.

More progress has been achieved in just over a year than in over a decade.

Congratulations 🇧🇦!

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

We've just signed a new strategic partnership agreement with Norway on sustainable land-based raw materials and battery value chains.

This partnership means:
✔️ new possibilities for our industries,
✔️ new skills for high quality jobs,
✔️ decarbonisation, in line with EU-Norway Green Alliance objectives.

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

#GreenAlliance

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

It is high time to establish high quality working conditions for trainees!

We’ve just put forward proposals to ensure fairer and more inclusive traineeships for all.

In particular, we are pushing for:
💶 fair remuneration;
📈 increased employability;
🔒 access to adequate social protection;
💼 equal access to traineeship opportunities;
🤝 systematic appointment of a mentor to provide specific support;
💻 provision of all necessary equipment for hybrid and remote working.

#EUdelivers

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to Bulgaria

Ukraine can count on our support.

Today, we are disbursing the first €4.5 billion of support under the new €50 billion Ukraine Facility.

This will provide immediate support, including paying salaries and pensions and providing essential public services.

It paves the way for regular payments once the newly submitted Ukraine Plan is positively assessed and the Council endorses it.

More: https://europa.eu/!WbRmf8

#EU #StandWithUkraine

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

We are resuming negotiations for an ambitious, modern, and balanced free trade agreement with the Philippines.

We are one step closer to a prosperous new partnership and a valuable addition to the EU's network of trade deals.

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

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

Global humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels.

Almost 300 million people are estimated to need #humanitarian assistance and protection in 2024.

To support those in need, we recently announced our initial humanitarian aid budget for 2024: over €1.8 billion.

But we can do more.

Join us today and tomorrow for the #EHF2024 European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels and online → https://europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/

#EUDelivers

A video showing humanitarian crises across the world and inviting viewers to joing the debate at the European Humanitarian Forum

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

We are taking our cooperation with Egypt to the level of a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership.

The partnership covers 6 common priorities:
🔹 Political relations
🔹 Economic stability
🔹 Investment and trade
🔹 Migration and mobility
🔹 Security
🔹 People and skills

To underpin it, the EU is proposing a €7.4 billion financial and investment support package for Egypt for 2024-2027.

Read our joint declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership → https://europa.eu/!TyQjNh

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to Bulgaria

In Latin, Mare Nostrum means 'Our Sea.'
But it is also the name of one of the most powerful #EU supercomputers in the world!

With 314 million billion calculations per second, Mare Nostrum will enable scientific breakthroughs in areas we need most, such as health, climate change, AI, and clean energy technologies.

Located in Barcelona 🇪🇸, Mare Nostrum is the result of a close partnership with the EuroHPC initiative.

Find out more about our supercomputers → https://europa.eu/!gt4Yrt

#EUDelivers

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

🏆 Congratulations to the city of Budapest 🇭🇺 for winning the European Mobility Award 2023 for its outstanding activities in sustainable urban mobility!

The city organised an ambitious car-free weekend with 10,000 people participating and a Car-Free Day on 22 September 2023. It plans the construction of a pedestrian-friendly car-free zone on the Danube embankment.

Let’s work towards providing cleaner, greener and more sustainable travel options for all.

#MobilityWeek

A photo of a yellow tram transporting people with some old buildings in the background, on the side of a hill.
A photo of two people in red jackets riding their bikes on the streets of Budapest.
A photo of people walking down a street with a cafe to the right and old buildings in the background.

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

With the European #Universities initiative, our goal is to establish alliances between higher education institutions from across Europe.

What's in it for you?

🌍 Complement your degree with a European Degree label,
🎓 Be ready for mobility and growth opportunities.

The initiative sets the ambition to expand to 60 EU Universities alliances involving more than 500 higher education institutions by mid-2024.

Read more → https://europa.eu/!jF7DDB

The National and University Library Zagreb Croatia
Jagiellonian University Krakow, Poland
University of Paris with the flag of the EU and France on the facade.

EU_Commission, 2 months ago to random

Applications for a 5-month paid #EUtraineeship are closing tomorrow at 10 a.m. CET!

What do you need to apply?

🎓 A university degree of at least 3 years of study;
💬 a C level of English, French or German;
🗣️ a very good knowledge of a second EU official language;
🙅 no prior work experience in excess of 6 weeks in any EU institution.

If you match them all, don’t miss the opportunity to become our future trainee and contribute to our daily work.

👉https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en

For over 60 years, the European Commission has been offering 5-month paid internships to young university graduates. It is the largest internship programme in the world.
Twice a year, in October and March, around 950 trainees join the various thematic directorates (DGs) of the European Commission: Law, Environment, Digital Communication, Translation, etc.
If you have a university degree and level C in English, German or French, you can apply now to start in October 2024! Registrations open until tomorrow at 10.00 A.M