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Sep 15 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Europe is doubling down on competitiveness.

A year after the Draghi Report, Europe is delivering in key areas.

Barriers to growth are coming down as we lay the foundations for our tech leadership and common defence industry.

The story so far ↓ ✅ AI gigafactories and quantum strategy launched to close the innovation gap

✅ Scale-up plan and ‘Choose Europe’ initiatives to attract talent

✅ Savings and Investment Union to advance access to finance ↓
Apr 9 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
What if the next big AI breakthrough came from Europe?

Today we announced an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan to make this happen ↓ A map of Europe titled "AI Factories" shows the locations of EU-supported Artificial Intelligence Factories (AIFs), marked with AI icons and labelled by name and city. Countries are colour-coded: light blue for AIF Hosting Countries, dark blue for AIF Partner Countries, and yellow for other EuroHPC Participating States. Featured AIFs include: LUMI AIF (Kajaani, Finland); MIMER (Linköping, Sweden); PIAST AIF (Poznań, Poland); JAIF (Jülich, Germany); HammerHAI (Stuttgart, Germany); AI2F (Bruyères-le-Châtel, France); Meluxina-AI (Bissen, Luxembourg); AIF Austria (Vienna, Austria); SL... Our plan includes:

🏭 13 AI Factories to drive innovation, connecting universities, startups, industry, and policymakers. These hubs will bring together top talent, high-quality data, and powerful computing.

↓
Apr 8 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
The power of trade at a glance ↓
 
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Mar 13 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
🇪🇺🇿🇦 – let’s write the future, together.

In Cape Town, President @vonderLeyen took part in the EU-South Africa Summit.

With an ambitious agenda, we’ve strengthened our strategic ties and joined forces to tackle defining challenges

Ready to bring our relations forward ↓ Image We agreed to start talks on the first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership.

It will be focusing on:

🔸 Investment
🔹 Clean energy
🔸 Skills
🔹 Technology
🔸 Jobs
🔹 Critical raw materials
Mar 10 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
Commission 2024-2029: First 100 days

Since entering office, we have upheld our commitments and values while tackling the tectonic shift in geopolitics head-on.

To guarantee the security, prosperity and well-being of Europeans, our work continues ↓ A blue graphic with white text that reads "FIRST 100 DAYS in office" in bold letters. Below, "VON DER LEYEN COMMISSION" is written in small uppercase letters. The background features diagonal gradient stripes, representing the Berlaymont building, and the European Commission logo is placed in the bottom right corner. The Competitiveness Compass charts a path to a stronger, more prosperous Europe.

🔹 Closing the innovation gap
🔹 Aligning decarbonisation with growth
🔹 Enhancing security and reducing dependencies

Since the mandate began, we’ve launched eight key initiatives to boost Europe’s competitiveness.A blue graphic with white text that reads "FIRST 100 DAYS" in the top left corner. In the center, "VON DER LEYEN COMMISSION" is written in small uppercase letters above the bold title "COMPETITIVENESS compass." The background features diagonal gradient stripes, representing the Berlaymont building and the European Commission logo is placed in the bottom right corner
Feb 26 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
A strong economy, competitiveness, and a clean future—we're making it happen.

Europe’s rich industrial heritage has a bright future ahead.

The #CleanIndustrialDeal is our plan to support 🇪🇺 industry to make it sustainable, competitive, and future-ready ↓ An illustration split into two contrasting halves. The left side is in grayscale and depicts a polluted, industrialized world with oil pumps, smokestacks emitting thick smoke, cut tree stumps, and a woman driving a car surrounded by pollution. The right side is colorful and represents a clean, sustainable future with wind turbines, solar panels, green hills, trees, and a woman in safety gear working in the renewable energy sector. The text at the top reads 'OUR CHOICE IS CLEAR,' with 'IS CLEAR' highlighted in blue. The European Commission logo is in the top right corner. 💡Affordable energy is the foundation of competitiveness.

Our Action Plan adopted today will lower energy bills for industries, businesses and households.

More clean energy, more efficiency using energy and less dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Feb 24 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
The EU continues to ramp up pressure against Russia’s ability to finance its war of aggression.

We welcome the adoption by the Council of the 16th sanctions package.

This package targets systemically important sectors of the Russian economy ↓

#StandWithUkraine Key sectors targeted include energy, trade, transport, infrastructure, and financial services ↓
Feb 24 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
Ukraine remains under an unprovoked, unjustified attack.

We must keep up efforts to protect our shared future and resolutely oppose Russia’s crimes and destruction.

Three years after Putin's failed full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we continue to #StandWithUkraine ↓ A ribbon in the colours of the Ukrainian flag (blue and yellow) is pinned with a badge featuring the European Union flag. The background also displays blue and yellow colours. Below the image, a message reads: "The European Union stands united in its unwavering support to Ukraine," with "European Union" and "support to Ukraine" highlighted in bold blue text on a yellow background. The European Union flag appears in the bottom right corner. We continue to support Ukraine's macro-financial stability and the continued functioning of its public administration.

So far, we have provided almost €135 billion in overall support to Ukrainians, and we will continue providing assistance.

#StandWithUkraine A large crowd waves Ukrainian and European Union flags at a rally. Overlaid text reads: "Almost €135 billion for Ukraine and Ukrainians" with "€135 billion" highlighted in bold blue on a yellow background. In the upper left, a graphic combines the EU and Ukrainian flag colours with EU stars. At the bottom, text highlights areas of support: "Financial and economic," "Military," and "Humanitarian assistance," each with a blue checkmark. The European Union flag appears in the bottom right corner.
Jan 29 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
We want technologies and products to be created, manufactured and marketed in Europe.

And we must act now.

Our new Competitiveness Compass is the plan for Europe’s productivity and growth. ↓🧵

#madeinEurope Close-up of a hand wearing white gloves holding a sensor board with the inscription 'MADE IN EUROPE.' The board has a metallic structure with multiple miniature electronic components. In the bottom left corner, the European Commission logo is visible. In the next five years, we’ll work on aligning all European, national and local efforts to supercharge sustainable prosperity and growth. A digital graphic titled 'Competitiveness Compass' features a blue compass at the center, pointing in multiple directions. Surrounding the compass are key topics related to competitiveness, including 'Decarbonisation and competitiveness,' 'Closing the innovation gap,' 'Reducing excessive dependencies and increasing security,' 'Simplification,' 'Single Market,' 'Financing competitiveness,' 'Skills & quality jobs,' and 'Coordination.' The European Commission logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
Nov 19, 2024 • 13 tweets • 5 min read
Russia has failed to wipe Ukraine off the map.

One thousand days of heroic resistance has proved them wrong.

We stand firm in our commitment and solidarity with Ukraine. ↓ #StandWithUkraine The image shows the Ukrainian flag prominently waving over a cityscape, featuring the iconic Motherland Monument in Kyiv during sunrise. Below the flag, the text reads, "1,000 DAYS OF RESISTANCE," accompanied by the European Commission logo. We remain steadfast in supporting Ukraine's macro-financial stability and the continued functioning of its public administration.

To date, we have provided nearly €124 billion in comprehensive support to Ukraine, and we will provide up to €50 billion until 2027. The image features the Ukrainian flag waving over Kyiv's cityscape, including the Motherland Monument, at sunrise or sunset. Overlaying the image is text within a white-bordered rectangle that reads: "€50 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance until 2027" At the top left, it also says, "1,000 DAYS OF RESISTANCE." The European Commission logo is displayed in the bottom-right corner.
Jun 24, 2024 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
74% of Europeans agree that the 🇪🇺 is more effective in defending the trade interests of EU countries than countries acting on their own.

Our latest #Eurobarometer shows that there is strong support for the EU's role in global trade.

↓

#EUtrade 82% of EU citizens believe that we need international trade rules to maintain a level playing field.

↓ Do you think we need international trade rules? The majority says yes.
Jan 2, 2024 • 14 tweets • 6 min read
New year, new milestones!

2024 is bringing us many exciting anniversaries of EU history.

These milestones laid the foundations for the EU as we know it today ↓

#EUArchives


Runners at the Parc du Cinquantenaire holding flags of the countries that were part of the biggest EU Enlargement in 2004. A large European flag is fluttering in the background
A moment from the first European elections with Simone Veil standing and giving a speech in the Hemicycle. The photo is in black and white.
A person holding a pile of stamped documents (the original EEA agreement) with the involved parties visible in the background in the meeting room.
Posting of conversion rates on the illuminated sign in the presence Jacques Santer, President of the EC. On the background a big visual of the euro. ⚖️ 60 years since Costa v ENEL case

In 1964, the European Court of Justice established the primacy of EU law over national laws.

The principle of the primacy of EU law has developed over time and is now a declaration annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon

#EUarchives
an extract of the official publication by the European Court of Justice
an extract of the official publication by the European Court of Justice
Dec 18, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
We welcome today's agreement by the @EUCouncil to adopt a new package of sanctions against Russia.

The new sanctions include these key elements:

🔹 additional listings
🔹 trade measures, including on Russian diamonds
🔹 stricter asset freeze obligations
🔹 energy measures
🔹 stronger anti-circumvention measures

#StandWithUkraine

europa.eu/!gKxCpROn blue and yellow background representing the Ukrainian flag, the text: "New package of EU sanctions on Russia - 12th package" Over 140 additional individuals and entities have been added to our list of persons subject to a freezing of their assets.

The list of newly designated legal persons covers, among others, actors in the Russian military and defence, including military industry companies.

#StandWithUkraineCard on individual listings of people and entities with the text: - Over 140 additional individuals and entities have been sanctioned. - The list targets those who have orchestrated the recent illegal so-called “elections” in the territories of Ukraine, or those responsible for the forced “re-education” of Ukrainian children.
Nov 8, 2023 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
Another historic step for the citizens of 🇺🇦🇲🇩🇬🇪🇧🇦 regarding their 🇪🇺 aspirations.

We’ve adopted our 2023 Enlargement Package recommending to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, to grant candidate status to Georgia, and to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, once the necessary degree of compliance is achieved

Completing our Union is the natural horizon.
A blue background with half of the EU Emblem stars including the national flags of Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. A text on the right-hand side reads “Enlargement package 2023”. Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine demonstrated resolve in making substantial progress in creating a powerful reform dynamic.

We recommend that the @EUCouncil opens accession negotiations with Ukraine. A blue background with half of the EU Emblem stars in white on it. One of these stars is decorated with the Ukrainian flag. A text on the right-hand side reads “we recommend to open accession negotiations”.
Oct 9, 2023 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
Europe is delivering on its promises made to citizens to lead the way on climate action.

Our legislation to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 is now in place.

What will guide our way until 2030 to build a greener EU? Here is a brief summary ↓ → ETS reform

Carbon pricing and an annual emissions cap will ensure that polluters pay and that EU countries generate revenues they can invest in the green transition. A text-based visual making emphasis that the green transition will be fair. It includes the text: "A fair transition, based on European solidarity. Through Emissions trading, we can raise revenues to address: -Energy poverty and mobility changes -Sput economic growth and create employment"
Sep 14, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority.

And Europe should lead the way, building a new global AI framework built on three pillars: guardrails, governance and guiding innovation ↓ President von der Leyen addressing the European Parliament and standing in the hemicycle. Guardrails
We put forward the AI Act – the world's first comprehensive pro-innovation AI law.

Our AI Act is already a blueprint for the whole world.

We must now focus on adopting the rules as soon as possible and turn to implementation ↓
Sep 13, 2023 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
Europe once again must answer the call of history.

And that is what we must do together.

🔴 Watch LIVE President @vonderleyen #SOTEU speech in International Sign
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… We want to support the European industry in building its model for decarbonisation.

That’s why we will hold a series of Clean Transition Dialogues.

Starting from this month.

#SOTEU Europe’s industry is showing every day that it is ready to power the green transition.
Jun 23, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Sanctions may not have the immediate effect that most would like, but they are achieving their objectives:

✅ degrade Russia's military capability
✅ deprive the Kremlin from revenues
✅ impose costs on Russia's economy

Here is our new package of sanctions ↓ #StandWithUkraine The new package introduces a new anti-circumvention tool.

It will allow the EU to restrict the sale, supply, transfer or export of specified sanctioned goods and technology to certain third countries whose jurisdictions are at high risk of circumvention.

#StandWithUkraine
Jun 1, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today is a game-changer for innovation in Europe.

With the launch of the Unitary Patent system, innovators will have a one-stop shop for the registration and enforcement of patents in Europe.

This means lower costs, less paperwork, and reduced red tape ↓

#UnitaryPatent Without any added formalities, the Unitary Patent will be effective in 17 EU countries, 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇬 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇹 🇸🇮 🇸🇪

In practice, this cuts the renewal fees over 10 years from around €29,000 to less than €5,000 ↓ A map of Europe with EU cou...
Jun 1, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The future of Moldova is in the European family. 🇲🇩🇪🇺

The sea of European flags in Chișinău last week proves it.

As the country makes great progress and advances on its EU path, we stand by its side in offering our unshakable solidarity and support. ↓

#TogetherStronger Since 2021 we have provided over €1.09 billion in assistance – including €295 million in Macro-Finance Assistance this year.

We have already mobilised €673 million under the Economic and Investment plan. We will triple the amount with €1.6 billion in additional financing. A visual with the city of C...
Apr 26, 2023 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
We want medicine to be more accessible, available, and affordable.

Our #EUPharmaStrategy legislative reform proposes a single market of medicines that:

🔸 is patient-centric
🔹 fosters innovation
🔸 fights antimicrobial resistance
🔹 is environmentally friendly ↓

#HealthUnion Patients across the EU deserve timely access to high quality, affordable medicines.

We are proposing a modern regulatory framework & industry incentives to make unmet medical needs and shortages of critical medicines a thing of the past.

#HealthUnion

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