The State of the Union address sets out our agenda for Europe.
During #SOTEU 2021, President @vonderleyen outlined many initiatives relevant for Europeans.
What progress have we made on the initiatives since then? A thread 👇
🟢 European Chips Act
Without chips, there’s no digital transition, no green transition.
Our objectives are high: doubling our global market share by 2030 to 20%, and producing the most sophisticated and energy-efficient semiconductors in Europe. #EUChipsAct
It stands for sustainable and trusted connections that work for people and the planet.
We will support smart investments in quality infrastructure, respecting the highest social and environmental standards globally and build partnerships of equals.
Europeans continue to strongly support the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the EU's energy actions.
The new #Eurobarometer survey released today also shows how Europeans feel about the European Union, the economy, COVID-19 and what their concerns are.
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Europeans confirm their strong support for the EU's response to Russia's war of aggression.
78% of citizens support EU economic sanctions on Russia.
Almost 7 in 10 are in favour of financing the supply and delivery of military equipment to Ukraine.
When it comes to energy, an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support investment in renewables.
86% of citizens support measures to reduce our dependency on Russian energy. And 83% agree that EU countries should buy energy jointly to get a better price.
The sanctions target the political, military and economic elite responsible for the invasion or actions which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
🦗🐛 Whether a snack or a food ingredient, did you know there are currently three insects authorised in the EU 'novel food'?
‘House cricket’, ‘yellow mealworm’ and ‘migratory locus’ are the three types of insects authorised as ‘novel food’ in the EU market. 👇
The @FAO indicates that insects are a highly nutritious and healthy food source.
Insects contain high fat, protein, vitamin, fibre, and mineral content, and can facilitate the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets. 👇
Eating insects is safe.
Novel Food can only be authorised if it does not pose any risk to human health. It must undergo a scientific assessment prior to authorisation to ensure its safety. 👇