We've opened formal proceedings against Meta regarding the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.
The systems of both platforms, including their algorithms, may stimulate behavioural addictions in children, as well as create so-called 'rabbit-hole effectsโ.
More: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2664
#DSA #EU
"I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Such acts of violence have no place in our society and undermine democracy, our most precious common good.
My thoughts are with PM Fico and his family."
โ President von der Leyen, 15 May 2024
Today, we are recommending to open EU accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken impressive steps forward, and the positive dynamic on the reform path needs to continue.
Their future lies in our Union.
Learn more โ https://europa.eu/!Fw6gTT
What unites 20 countries and about 350 million people?
Our single currency, the euro.
The euro has contributed to stability and prosperity in Europe and made it even easier to live, work and travel abroad.
It is a symbol of unity and connection, of the strength that comes from working together โ an achievement we should all be proud of.
You can find out more about the euro on our website: https://europa.eu/!ku8drw
#EUROat25
This year we marked several important milestones in our history โฌ๏ธ
70 years of the common market for coal and steel
65 years since the entry into force of the Treaties of Rome
55 years of the Customs Union
50 years since Denmark and Ireland joined the EU
30 years of the Treaty of Maastricht
30 years of the single market
30 years of Cohesion funds
25 years of the European Central Bank
25 years of Copernicus
10 years since Croatia joined the EU
5 years of the GDPR
Whatโs on in 2024?
Stay tuned.
The wait is finally over. From 2024, USB-C will be the common standard for electronic devices in the EU โ and we have already seen the impact!
It means
๐The same charger for all phones, tablets and cameras
โก Harmonised fast-charging technology
๐Reduced e-waste
One charger to rule them all.
Now, a reality.
Learn more about theโฏ#EUCommonChargerโฏhere:โฏhttps://europa.eu/!hwjj3G
#SingleMarket #DigitalEU
Today, the Israeli flag flies high in front of our headquarters in Brussels.
Hamas terrorists have struck at the heart of Israel capturing and killing innocent women and children.
We deeply mourn the victims of these devastating attacks.
Last year, it was Aix-Marseille Provence Metropole ๐ซ๐ท and Haarlem ๐ณ๐ฑ.
Which cities do you think will win the #iCapitalAwards this year?
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐
Baลakลehir ๐น๐ท
Istanbul ๐น๐ท
Kyiv ๐บ๐ฆ
Lisboa ๐ต๐น
Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
Warszawa ๐ต๐ฑ
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐
Brugge ๐ง๐ช
Cork ๐ฎ๐ช
Leiden ๐ณ๐ฑ
Linkรถping ๐ธ๐ช
Linz ๐ฆ๐น
Padova ๐ฎ๐น
Stay tuned! The winners will be announced on 27 November 2023.
Discover the 12 cities: https://europa.eu/!fN6KT6
#EuropeanUnion
โ ๏ธ Attention! This is a phishing email trying to grab your data!
A lot of data is stolen every month, and much of it is personal.
Cyber threats donโt discriminate โ they target every industry there is.
To kick off the European #CyberSecurityMonth, here's a quickie on cyber security:
๐ Keep passwords secure
๐ Check before you click
๐ Back up your data regularly
๐ฑ Keep your devices up to date
Our vow: Shielding your digital kingdom from cyber threats!
#ThinkBeforeYouClick #DigitalEU
nostr:npub1jvdpz4ph7nqe3c47hcpgtymzd79y3nw49qp85e3ehn5df9em4jqsfdnl3q Thank you, Sylvia, for asking. ๐
The link is included in our first comment.
Here are the guidelines: https://europa.eu/!x8wvbd
Read how to tackle disinformation at school with your students: https://europa.eu/!x8wvbd
New school year, new challenges!
We know that sometimes dealing with topics such as disinformation might not be very easyโฆ but dear #teachers, we have got you covered!
Explore our guidelines filled with tips and interactive exercises to teach your students more about how to:
โ๏ธ know more about their digital footprints,
๐ engage with fact-checking, and
๐ tackle disinformation.
Good luck to all the #students and teachers for this new chapter of your #school path!
#EU #BackToSchool #FactsMatter
Thank you for asking, nostr:npub1es2tmeetntta0sh8kvzy2z57rf4gqh408q4hm4rjwfyu643h554s7eyxzu ๐ You can discover more about this EU co-funded programme here: https://www.everystorymatters.eu
Together, we are saving lives.
So far, 2,400 Ukrainian patients have been transferred to receive specialised care in hospitals across #Europe via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Russia's targeting of Ukrainian hospitals and #healthcare facilities has deprived chronically ill or injured patients of critical treatments.
Since the early days of this brutal war of aggression, we have organised medical evacuations of patients to relieve the immense pressure on #Ukraine's healthcare system.
#EU
The kingfishers might not see eye to eye.
But thereโs one thing we all can agree on โ our Natura 2000 network is a haven for valuable and threatened species and habitats:
๐ณ The mythical Foloi oak forest ๐ฌ๐ท
๐ฆ The Jersey Tiger butterfly and the Kingfisher Alcedo Attis.
๐๏ธ The Rila National Park ๐ง๐ฌ with its mountains and glacial lakes.
Now is the moment for us to recognise those who work hard to preserve our natural heritage.
Apply for the Natura 2000 Award โ https://europa.eu/!x3HWnF
You write Erasmus+, you read better higher education.
We support a four-year project to build a digital platform for universities in #Ukraine.
It will ensure educational continuity for students, especially for those students who had to flee the country or are internally displaced.
This week, we also selected 159 projects to improve #education systems and strengthen growth globally.
We all gain from these exchanges and cooperation with our partners across the globe.
#StandWithUkraine
