Thread by @EU_Commission

Promises made. Promises kept.

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

🟢 #GlobalGateway.

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.

🟢 European Year of Youth

From climate to social to digital, young people are at the heart of our policymaking and political priorities.

We are listening to them, as we are doing with the Conference on #FutureOfEurope, and we want to work together to shape our future.

#EYY

🟢 Rule of law report with country specific recommendations.

Russia's war in Ukraine is another reminder of the importance of our work to uphold #RuleOfLaw.

This year's report for the first time contains specific recommendations addressed to each EU country.

🟢 Everyone should pay their fair share of tax.

Our proposal will tighten the screws on shell companies, establishing transparency standards so that the misuse of such entities for tax purposes can more easily be detected.

#FairTaxation

🟢 Fighting #COVID19.

In the biggest global health crisis for a century, we chose to go together so that every part of Europe got the same access to a life-saving vaccine.

#SafeVaccines

🟢 Vaccine production.

The #TeamEurope initiative will contribute to our African partners' efforts to improve access to affordable, life-saving health products, and strengthen health systems.

This is about #EUSolidarity and building mutually beneficial partnerships.

🟢 HERA⮕ a crucial centrepiece of the European #HealthUnion.

Its mission: ensuring the availability, access and distribution of medical countermeasures.

With @EC_HERA, we will make sure we have the medical equipment we need to protect our citizens from future health threats.

🟢 For the people in Afghanistan.
We must do all we can to avert a major humanitarian and socio-economic collapse in Afghanistan.

The €1 billion-Afghan support package is for the Afghan people and the country´s neighbours who have been the first in providing them with help.

🟢 Building a stronger European defence industry.

We have presented a clear roadmap of the defence capabilities in which it is most urgent to invest together, better and in Europe.

🟢 A European Care Strategy for caregivers and care receivers.

Affordable and accessible quality care for those who receive care, including children, older people and people with disabilities, while making sure they are empowered and fully enjoy their rights.

#EUCareStrategy

🟡 Becoming a leader in cyber security.

We should not be satisfied with addressing only the cyber threat but also strive to become a leader in cyber security.

It is time for Europe to step up to the next level.

Ahead of #SOTEU 2022, stay tuned for more on this soon.

🟡 Media Freedom Act.

Defending media freedom means defending our democracy.

We need to stop those who threaten media freedom. Europe needs a law that safeguards this independence.

This week, stay tuned for announcements on the Media Freedom Act.