@EU_Commission's Threads
1⃣ Freedom of movement
Your freedom of movement is more than a fundamental right.
It’s also a reality enjoyed by millions of Europeans.
We protect your right to live, work and retire anywhere in Europe.
#ThisTimeImVoting
Your freedom of movement is more than a fundamental right.
It’s also a reality enjoyed by millions of Europeans.
We protect your right to live, work and retire anywhere in Europe.
#ThisTimeImVoting
2⃣ Civil protection
Forest fires, flood or earthquakes.
You never know when a disaster may strike.
But you can now count on us to call on your neighbour for help.
We set up a European emergency system to strengthen your protection.
#ThisTimeImVoting
Forest fires, flood or earthquakes.
You never know when a disaster may strike.
But you can now count on us to call on your neighbour for help.
We set up a European emergency system to strengthen your protection.
#ThisTimeImVoting
Next week, Europe will have its most important rendezvous with voters for a generation!
373.000.000 citizens will vote to choose the direction the EU should take.
What about you?
All you need to know about the EU and #EUelections2019 in this thread ↓
373.000.000 citizens will vote to choose the direction the EU should take.
What about you?
All you need to know about the EU and #EUelections2019 in this thread ↓
What is the EU?
What are you voting for?
From the advantages of the #SingleMarket to the protection of our fundamental rights, the EU unites us in our diversity.
Vote in the #EUelections2019
What are you voting for?
From the advantages of the #SingleMarket to the protection of our fundamental rights, the EU unites us in our diversity.
Vote in the #EUelections2019
What do you get from the EU?
From safe food to studying abroad, clean air to cheaper phone bills — you get the best deal from being in the EU.
Vote in the #EUelections2019
From safe food to studying abroad, clean air to cheaper phone bills — you get the best deal from being in the EU.
Vote in the #EUelections2019
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺 marks the anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration.
Determined to prevent another terrible war, European governments concluded that pooling coal and steel production would make war between historic rivals "not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible".
Determined to prevent another terrible war, European governments concluded that pooling coal and steel production would make war between historic rivals "not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible".
Reconciliation. Solidarity. Peace.
Jean Monnet dedicated himself to the cause of European integration.
He was the inspiration behind the ‘Schuman Plan’, which led to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community.
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺
Jean Monnet dedicated himself to the cause of European integration.
He was the inspiration behind the ‘Schuman Plan’, which led to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community.
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺
The Schuman Declaration. The typed manuscript with handmade annotations.
"World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it."
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺
"World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it."
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺
While a #Brexit “no-deal” scenario is not desirable, the EU is prepared for it.
We continue supporting administrations in their preparations and urge all EU citizens and businesses to continue informing themselves.
More here → europa.eu/!gN94un
and in our thread ↓
We continue supporting administrations in their preparations and urge all EU citizens and businesses to continue informing themselves.
More here → europa.eu/!gN94un
and in our thread ↓
If you intend to travel between the UK and the EU in the event of ‘no deal’, #Prepare4Brexit on:
👮♂️ Border checks, visa and customs checks, VAT refund
🚄 Passenger rights
🎫 Validity of tickets
🌡 Healthcare when travelling
🚙 Driving licences
🐶 Pets
🤳 Roaming
👮♂️ Border checks, visa and customs checks, VAT refund
🚄 Passenger rights
🎫 Validity of tickets
🌡 Healthcare when travelling
🚙 Driving licences
🐶 Pets
🤳 Roaming
If you are a UK national living in an EU Member State in the event of ‘no deal’, #Prepare4Brexit on:
👩👧👦 Living in the EU
👨🔧 Working and social security
🗳 Voting and standing as candidate in local and EU elections
👩👧👦 Living in the EU
👨🔧 Working and social security
🗳 Voting and standing as candidate in local and EU elections
Agreement reached to modernise copyright rules.
Freedoms enjoyed by internet users will be enhanced, creators better remunerated & internet economy will have clearer rules.
It will strengthen creative sector.
It will bring added value to EU citizens.
europa.eu/rapid/press-re…
Freedoms enjoyed by internet users will be enhanced, creators better remunerated & internet economy will have clearer rules.
It will strengthen creative sector.
It will bring added value to EU citizens.
europa.eu/rapid/press-re…
It does not in any way limit the use of content under copyright exceptions (e.g. education, research) or free speech (e.g. parody and memes)on user-generated content platforms.
It includes fair remuneration of authors for the first time as a principle in European copyright law.
It includes fair remuneration of authors for the first time as a principle in European copyright law.
Opportunities to use copyrighted material for education & research.
Cross-border & access for citizens to copyright-protected content.
Users will continue to be able to share content on social media & link to sites & newspapers.
Q&A: europa.eu/rapid/press-re… #CopyrightDirective
Cross-border & access for citizens to copyright-protected content.
Users will continue to be able to share content on social media & link to sites & newspapers.
Q&A: europa.eu/rapid/press-re… #CopyrightDirective
Delivering.
This is our main focus, to make a real difference in people's lives.
All #TeamJunckerEU proposals have been put on the table.
See how #EUdelivers and what it means for you in this living thread ↓
This is our main focus, to make a real difference in people's lives.
All #TeamJunckerEU proposals have been put on the table.
See how #EUdelivers and what it means for you in this living thread ↓
Natural disasters know no borders.
When there is a dangerous forest fire overwhelming one country, our citizens want action.
We thus put forward #rescEU for a stronger collective civil protection response.
See how #EUdelivers and how #EUprotects → europa.eu/!dU74YM
When there is a dangerous forest fire overwhelming one country, our citizens want action.
We thus put forward #rescEU for a stronger collective civil protection response.
See how #EUdelivers and how #EUprotects → europa.eu/!dU74YM
We promised clean energy for all Europeans.
Our new rules are now finalised.
They will put Europeans at the heart of the energy transition, giving them more choice, reducing energy bills and improving air quality.
See how #EUdelivers → europa.eu/!hF73NJ
Our new rules are now finalised.
They will put Europeans at the heart of the energy transition, giving them more choice, reducing energy bills and improving air quality.
See how #EUdelivers → europa.eu/!hF73NJ
The euro will be 20 years young next year.
It is a symbol of Europe in the world and has been the second most important international currency since day one.
Today, we present ways to further strengthen its global role. 💪💶
Thread. #EUROat20 #FutureofEurope
It is a symbol of Europe in the world and has been the second most important international currency since day one.
Today, we present ways to further strengthen its global role. 💪💶
Thread. #EUROat20 #FutureofEurope
The euro needs to strengthen its global role. Let's start with:
🇪🇺Completing the Economic Monetary Union
👌Fostering a European financial sector
🔗Linking to the international financial sector
💶Promoting the use of the € in key sectors
More → europa.eu/!YM37QB #EUROat20
🇪🇺Completing the Economic Monetary Union
👌Fostering a European financial sector
🔗Linking to the international financial sector
💶Promoting the use of the € in key sectors
More → europa.eu/!YM37QB #EUROat20
Despite the significant share of the euro in international payments, there is still space to expand its use in key strategic sectors.
We need a stronger #EUROat20 to protect European businesses and citizens. See why our factsheet ↓
We need a stronger #EUROat20 to protect European businesses and citizens. See why our factsheet ↓
Our vision: Climate neutral Europe by 2050 💚🇪🇺 #EU2050
How do we want to achieve it?
Read more in our thread 👇
✅ Social transition
✅ Industrial transition
✅ Economic transition
and here: europa.eu/!qU38jq
#COP24
How do we want to achieve it?
Read more in our thread 👇
✅ Social transition
✅ Industrial transition
✅ Economic transition
and here: europa.eu/!qU38jq
#COP24
Making sure no one is left behind: We will continue managing the social implications of the transition to climate neutral Europe through:
✅Skills Agenda for Europe
✅European Social Fund
✅European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
✅European Regional Development Fund
#EU2050
✅Skills Agenda for Europe
✅European Social Fund
✅European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
✅European Regional Development Fund
#EU2050
The next #EUelections2019 will take place in May.
We propose new rules to ensure that they are organised in a free and fair manner, and to better protect them from manipulation by third countries or private interests.
→ europa.eu/!fx67KH #SOTEU #EUprotects
We propose new rules to ensure that they are organised in a free and fair manner, and to better protect them from manipulation by third countries or private interests.
→ europa.eu/!fx67KH #SOTEU #EUprotects
To ensure that Europeans are able to make their political choices next May in fair and secure elections, our new set of measures focus on:
🛡️Data protection
🔍Transparency
🔐Cybersecurity
🌐Cooperation
⚖️Appropriate sanctions
#SOTEU #EUelections2019
More in our factsheet ↓
🛡️Data protection
🔍Transparency
🔐Cybersecurity
🌐Cooperation
⚖️Appropriate sanctions
#SOTEU #EUelections2019
More in our factsheet ↓
Recent revelations have shown risks for citizens to have their data misused and be targeted by mass online disinformation campaigns.
We propose sanctions for the illegal use of personal data to deliberately influence elections.
→ europa.eu/!fx67KH #SOTEU #EUelections2019
We propose sanctions for the illegal use of personal data to deliberately influence elections.
→ europa.eu/!fx67KH #SOTEU #EUelections2019
“We cannot continue to squabble to find ad-hoc solutions each time a new ship arrives.”
During #SOTEU, President @JunckerEU proposed:
• A reinforced European Union Agency for Asylum
• A fully equipped #EUBorderGuard
• Stronger EU rules on return
• Legal migration
#MigrationEU
During #SOTEU, President @JunckerEU proposed:
• A reinforced European Union Agency for Asylum
• A fully equipped #EUBorderGuard
• Stronger EU rules on return
• Legal migration
#MigrationEU
We are proposing to equip the #EUBorderGuard with the operational capacity and powers needed to effectively support Member States on the ground.
The new standing corps of 10,000 operational staff will ensure that the EU has the necessary capabilities in place.
#SOTEU #MigrationEU
The new standing corps of 10,000 operational staff will ensure that the EU has the necessary capabilities in place.
#SOTEU #MigrationEU
We are proposing to reinforce the European Union Agency for Asylum to help Member States to process asylum applications swiftly, including through the deployment of migration management support teams. #MigrationEU
#SOTEU
#SOTEU
“The geopolitical situation makes this Europe’s hour: the time for European sovereignty has come.”
This year’s State of the Union Address revolved around the theme of ‘Sovereignty’.
Learn more → europa.eu/!rf83Qj #SOTEU #EUintheWorld
This year’s State of the Union Address revolved around the theme of ‘Sovereignty’.
Learn more → europa.eu/!rf83Qj #SOTEU #EUintheWorld
European sovereignty means developing Europe’s ‘Weltpolitikfähigkeit’ → the capacity to play a role, as a Union, in shaping global affairs.
President @JunckerEU’s vision is detailed in our factsheet ↓
#SOTEU
President @JunckerEU’s vision is detailed in our factsheet ↓
#SOTEU
“Together, as a Union, we can plant the seeds of a more sovereign Europe. European sovereignty enables all of us to better protect, defend and empower our citizens”,
said President @JunckerEU on #SOTEU.
#EUprotects
said President @JunckerEU on #SOTEU.
#EUprotects
“We are proposing a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa. It would help create up to 10 million jobs in the next 5 years alone”, said President @JunckerEU during #SOTEU.
More info on our proposal → europa.eu/!XV87vV #EUAfrica #SOTEU
More info on our proposal → europa.eu/!XV87vV #EUAfrica #SOTEU
We propose to develop the numerous European-African trade agreements into a continent-to-continent free trade agreement, as an economic partnership between equals. #investGlobal #EUAfrica #SOTEU ↓
The goal of the new 'Africa-Europe Alliance' is to:
- Boost investment in Africa
- Strengthen trade
- Create jobs
- Invest in education and skills
- Enhance peace and security
More info on expected results → europa.eu/!XV87vV
#EUAfrica #SOTEU
- Boost investment in Africa
- Strengthen trade
- Create jobs
- Invest in education and skills
- Enhance peace and security
More info on expected results → europa.eu/!XV87vV
#EUAfrica #SOTEU
We want to stop clock-changing. Member States should themselves decide whether their citizens live in summer or winter time. 🕒
President @JunckerEU State of the Union #SOTEU #EfficientEU #ClockChange
President @JunckerEU State of the Union #SOTEU #EfficientEU #ClockChange
We are proposing to end seasonal #clockchange in Europe in 2019, giving Member States the freedom to decide once and for all whether they want to permanently apply summer or winter time.
#SOTEU #EfficientEU
#SOTEU #EfficientEU
We held a public consultation, building on the @Europarl_EN request and as part of our assessment.
84% of 4.6 million respondents were in favour of ending seasonal #clockchange, the most responses ever received.
Final results → europa.eu/!jy43KH #SOTEU #EUHaveYourSay
84% of 4.6 million respondents were in favour of ending seasonal #clockchange, the most responses ever received.
Final results → europa.eu/!jy43KH #SOTEU #EUHaveYourSay
It's the final stretch before #SOTEU!
We caught @ClaraMartinezAl in the midst of preparation – straight after her briefing with colleagues based all over Europe.
Behind-the-scenes questions and answers with the Head of cabinet of President @JunckerEU ↓
We caught @ClaraMartinezAl in the midst of preparation – straight after her briefing with colleagues based all over Europe.
Behind-the-scenes questions and answers with the Head of cabinet of President @JunckerEU ↓
Is the #SOTEU speech ready now?
Why do you need support from our representations in EU countries?
#SOTEU
#SOTEU
Millions of Europeans used our summertime consultation to make their voices heard, and 84% do not want the clocks to change anymore.
We will now prepare a proposal to the @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil, who will then decide together.
#EUHaveYourSay
We will now prepare a proposal to the @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil, who will then decide together.
#EUHaveYourSay
We received 4.6 million responses from all 28 Member States, the highest number received in any of our public consultations.
According to preliminary results, 84% of respondents are in favour of putting an end to the bi-annual clock change→ europa.eu/!xM63gu #EUHaveYourSay
According to preliminary results, 84% of respondents are in favour of putting an end to the bi-annual clock change→ europa.eu/!xM63gu #EUHaveYourSay
These first results indicate 76% of respondents consider that changing the clock twice a year is a 'very negative' or 'negative' experience.
Considerations: negative health impacts, increase of road accidents or the lack of energy savings
#EUHaveYourSay
Considerations: negative health impacts, increase of road accidents or the lack of energy savings
#EUHaveYourSay
Lights 3 ✓
Camera 2 ✓
Action 1 ✓
We are all set to host our brand new show on our revamped #EUtube channel!
Stay tuned - our #EUpeople guests will be making an appearance in a few days’ time…
youtube.com/user/eutube
Camera 2 ✓
Action 1 ✓
We are all set to host our brand new show on our revamped #EUtube channel!
Stay tuned - our #EUpeople guests will be making an appearance in a few days’ time…
youtube.com/user/eutube
Our first episode of #EUpeople is out!
Far from the podium, we sat down with the voice of the European Commission @MargSchinas to get to know him more and understand what brought him to dedicate his life to the EU.
Watch the episode on #EUtube →
Far from the podium, we sat down with the voice of the European Commission @MargSchinas to get to know him more and understand what brought him to dedicate his life to the EU.
Watch the episode on #EUtube →
EU-U.S. Joint Statement of 25 July: EU imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas are on the rise.
Since arrival of the first U.S. LNG carrier in April 2016 and today, EU imports of LNG from the U.S. have increased from 0 to 2.8 billion cubic meters.
europa.eu/!QP48YV #EUtrade
Since arrival of the first U.S. LNG carrier in April 2016 and today, EU imports of LNG from the U.S. have increased from 0 to 2.8 billion cubic meters.
europa.eu/!QP48YV #EUtrade
President @JunckerEU and President @realDonaldTrump agreed to strengthen EU-U.S. strategic cooperation with respect to energy.
In this context, the EU would import more LNG from the U.S. to diversify and render its energy supply more secure.
In this context, the EU would import more LNG from the U.S. to diversify and render its energy supply more secure.
The EU and the U.S. will therefore work to facilitate trade in liquefied natural gas.
The EU is ready to facilitate more imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. and this is already the case.
The EU is ready to facilitate more imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. and this is already the case.
Got plans this summer?
Our EU travel checklist will give you the tips you need to make sure your travels are fun and safe! #EUandME ↓
Our EU travel checklist will give you the tips you need to make sure your travels are fun and safe! #EUandME ↓
Hit with delays or cancellations?
As an air, rail, ship or bus passenger, you have rights when travelling in the EU, such as compensation or reimbursements following delays.
Find out more and download our app here → europa.eu/!bg39vB #EUandME
As an air, rail, ship or bus passenger, you have rights when travelling in the EU, such as compensation or reimbursements following delays.
Find out more and download our app here → europa.eu/!bg39vB #EUandME
When travelling in another EU country, you will be able to use your mobile phone and access online TV, film, sports, music or e-book subscriptions at no extra cost.
Discover your digital rights → europa.eu/!yJ99xh #EUandME
Discover your digital rights → europa.eu/!yJ99xh #EUandME
We now have four more #Galileo satellites in orbit, covering the whole world on a permanent basis!
Good news for transport, energy, agriculture and many other economic sectors.
What benefits will it bring to Europeans?
Thread on #EUSpace 🛰️
Good news for transport, energy, agriculture and many other economic sectors.
What benefits will it bring to Europeans?
Thread on #EUSpace 🛰️
#Galileo is now integrated in every new car model sold in Europe, supporting the eCall emergency response system.
From 2019, it will be integrated in digital tachographs of lorries to ensure the respect of driving time rules and improve #RoadSafety.
From 2019, it will be integrated in digital tachographs of lorries to ensure the respect of driving time rules and improve #RoadSafety.
80% of farmers use satellite navigation for precision farming.
The EU's satellite navigation programme will help farmers in many ways, such as monitoring what is happening on the ground, measuring their field or making the most of virtual fencing for livestock. #EUspace
The EU's satellite navigation programme will help farmers in many ways, such as monitoring what is happening on the ground, measuring their field or making the most of virtual fencing for livestock. #EUspace
Stay tuned!
We are participating in the #Archive30 challenge. Each day, we will present to you something from our #EUarchives. You get a slice of history and also a glimpse into how the science and art of archiving works!
We are participating in the #Archive30 challenge. Each day, we will present to you something from our #EUarchives. You get a slice of history and also a glimpse into how the science and art of archiving works!
This is the first item of our participation to the #Archive30 challenge. It describes "Your Archive" but is just an appetizer...
This introduction of the #Erasmus programme had the typical look and feel of the late ‘80s. It is our "Favorite item" in our #Archive30 challenge
We have reached the investment target of €315 billion under the European Fund for Strategic Investments! EFSI is set to trigger €335 billion of additional investment europa.eu/!wT74nd #investEU #EFSI
EFSI aims to mobilise private investment in strategic projects for the EU, ensuring that money reaches and boosts the real economy. We launched it with @EIB in 2015 under the Investment Plan for Europe - also called #JunckerPlan #investEU #EFSI
Today is #EuropeDay!
It marks the anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, paving the way for even greater achievements in the decades that followed. Check out how we communicated about EU milestones through the years…
It marks the anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, paving the way for even greater achievements in the decades that followed. Check out how we communicated about EU milestones through the years…
50 years ago, in 1968, we announced the creation of the #CustomsUnion with the aid of a well sharpened pencil and state-of-the-art technology. #EuropeDay
31 years ago, in 1987, we launched a student exchange programme: #Erasmus
All those years of mobility and cooperation have given Europe an open-minded and entrepreneurial generation of 9 million people. #EuropeDay
All those years of mobility and cooperation have given Europe an open-minded and entrepreneurial generation of 9 million people. #EuropeDay
"Today, we publish the draft #Article50 Withdrawal Agreement which translates into a legal text the joint commitments of the EU and the United Kingdom. Nothing in here will be a surprise". @MichelBarnier #Brexit periscope.tv/w/1gqxvpPeDMAGB
We will now discuss this draft Withdrawal Agreement with @EUCouncil and @Europarl_EN before putting it on the table of negotiations with the UK for an orderly withdrawal from the European Union → europa.eu/!Tg37by #Brexit
On Ireland, we need to ensure that there will be no checks at the border and protect the Good Friday Agreement in all its dimensions. By creating an area with common rules between the Union and Northern Ireland, we achieve our objectives.
