Notices by European Commission (eucommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu)

A pivotal moment for Europe is here.

And we are ready to step up and mobilise up to €800 billion for European defence by:

🛡️ Allowing EU countries to increase defence spending within budgetary rules

🇪🇺 Offering €150 billion in loans for defence investments

🏗️ Using cohesion funds for defence

📈 Boosting private investment

We will present these proposals to EU leaders at today's European Council meeting.

Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities.

"Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities.

ReArm Europe could mobilise close to €800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe.

This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up."

— President von der Leyen on the defence package

Nearly 5,000 new charging points will soon make your eco-friendly transportation choice more convenient.

It is part of the new €422 million investment in 39 innovative projects to boost Alternative Fuels Infrastructure across the EU.

Other plans include:
🔹 developing hydrogen refuelling stations;
🔹 onshore power installations in ports;
🔹 electrifying airports;
🔹 providing infrastructure for ammonia and methanol for shipping.

Lower emissions, better air quality and a stronger EU industry.

#EU

Plugged into Europe! 🔌

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially disconnected from the Russian power grid, marking a historic leap towards energy independence.

After preparing for the integration into the EU energy market for almost two decades, the countries now have proper infrastructure linking them to the European continental grid.

This EU-supported initiative allows to fully benefit from the European common energy system.

A bold move of resilience and unity 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 ⚡️

We must never forget the Holocaust.

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we remember the six million Jewish women, men and children, hundreds of thousands of Roma, and all other victims of the Holocaust.

Today we mark the 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

It is our duty to teach future generations about European history, including its darkest chapters.

#WeRemember

Today is the day. Welcome to THE charger!

USB-C is officially the common standard for charging electronic devices in the EU.

This means:

🔌The same charger for all new phones, tablets and cameras
⚡ Harmonised fast-charging technology
🔄 Reduced e-waste
🛑 No more “Sorry, I don’t have the right cable”

One charger to rule them all.

#SingleMarket #DigitalEU 

Today, we ordered TikTok to freeze and preserve all data and evidence linked to the Romanian elections.

This follows recent declassified information pointing to foreign interference from Russia.

We are also intensifying contacts with digital and cyber regulators across Europe in light of emerging evidence of systematic inauthentic activity.
A key step to enforce the Digital Services Act.

More: https://europa.eu/!fN4Xt6

#EU #DSA

"What we're seeing in Spain is devastating.

My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the rescue teams.

The EU has already offered support.

Copernicus has been activated.

The #EUCivilProtection can be mobilised.

Europa está lista para ayudar"

🇪🇺🤝🇪🇸

The European flags in front of our headquarters in Brussels are at half-mast.

Our thoughts are with the victims of the floods in Spain, their families and the rescue teams.

The floods in Spain are not only a national tragedy. It’s also a European one.

Lloramos con vosotros.
Juntos nos levantaremos.

Today, we found that X should not be designated as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act.

We concluded that X does not qualify given that our investigation revealed that X is not an important gateway for business users to reach end users.

We will continue to monitor the developments in the market concerning this service should any substantial changes arise.

More: https://europa.eu/!7GfFpY

#EU #DMA

As the geopolitical ground shifts beneath our feet, humanity looks to the UN for solutions. And rightly so.

This week, President von der Leyen attended the 79th United Nations General Assembly and side events.

She reaffirmed that only a strong multilateral system can hold those who think they’re above international law accountable.

On climate, she stressed the importance of critical raw materials for the clean energy transition and shared the positive experience of carbon pricing in 🇪🇺.

Apple must provide free and effective interoperability to third-party developers and businesses with hardware and software features controlled by iOS and iPadOS.

Today, we've initiated two specification proceedings to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act.

Press release: http://europa.eu/!wKPpFH

#EU #DMA

Share of energy consumption coming from renewables in 2022 (%):

🇸🇪 66
🇫🇮 47.9
🇱🇻 43.3
🇩🇰 41.6
🇪🇪 38.5
🇵🇹 34.7
🇦🇹 33.7
🇱🇹 29.6
🇭🇷 27.9
🇸🇮 25
🇷🇴 24.1
🇬🇷 22.7
🇪🇸 22.1
🇩🇪 20.8
🇫🇷 20.2
🇨🇾 19.4
🇧🇬 19.1
🇮🇹 19.1
🇨🇿 18.2
🇸🇰 17.5
🇵🇱 16.9
🇭🇺 15.2
🇳🇱 15
🇱🇺 14.3
🇧🇪 13.7
🇲🇹 13.4
🇮🇪 13.1

Remember 112 for emergencies 📞

Wherever you are in 🇪🇺, the emergency number 112 is there for you, free of charge, in any emergency.

It connects you directly to local emergency services wherever you are.
Even if you don’t know your exact location, the operator will identify it.

Read more about the 112 emergency number → https://europa.eu/!C6H7R6

AI is becoming a game-changer for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

In fact, in 2023, 8% of EU companies have already adopted AI technologies, with top-performing countries being:

🇩🇰 15,2%
🇫🇮 15,1%
🇱🇺 14,4%.

What's most exciting is that we're going to give SMEs and startups access to AI factories in the #EU and dedicated AI supercomputers, so they can use AI and stay competitive on a global scale.

AI factories are expected to be deployed in 2025.

🔗 More: https://europa.eu/!HXyQtH

1 day to go 🗳️ 🇪🇺

In just one day, and over the following three days, the largest transnational elections in the world will take place.

This week #UseYourVote in the European elections.
Don’t let others decide for you.

All you need to know about the European elections → https://elections.europa.eu/en/

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!