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2026-08-06 07:34:38 UTC

Waiting days for a bank transfer is a thing of the past.
With the Instant Payments Regulation now in force, all banks in the EU must process Euro transfers within 10 seconds, at no extra cost, 24/7. Banks based in non-euro countries have until 2027 to comply.
We have also mandated a ‘Verification of Payee’ system to help stop fraudsters from getting your money.
Your bank transfers, now instant.
Here's how we’re transforming the EU payment market ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/jkGyTh
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2026-08-04 10:07:24 UTC

🌡️ It’s hot across Europe right now.
When heatwaves hit, small actions matter: water, shade, rest, watch out for each other.
And did you know museums are perfect climate shelters?
Visit a museum near you — cool, safe places to pause and enjoy Europe’s rich cultural heritage.
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2026-08-02 07:49:17 UTC

From now on, companies across the EU must be clear about their use of AI.
Providers and deployers of AI must now
✔️ Label AI-generated content as such.
✔️ Flag use of deepfakes
✔️ Inform users when they interact with AI or when it is used to analyse their behaviour.
️We have published guidance to help companies comply.
Transparency helps build trust 👇
https://link.europa.eu/gTvhRX
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2026-07-31 08:08:39 UTC

Your phone breaks. Your washing machine gives up. Somehow, buying new seems cheaper than repairing.
The EU is making the Right to Repair the new standard in Europe.
✅Repairs must be offered even after your warranty ends
🔧Parts must be available after the model is no longer sold
📅Choose repair under warranty and get an extra year of legal coverage
📍An EU platform will help you find local repair shops and fair prices
Less waste, more repairs. Good for your wallet, even better for the planet.
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2026-07-30 08:13:40 UTC

84 partners. 45 trade agreements.
Happy Friendship Day to our partners across the world's largest trade network.
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2026-07-29 16:12:15 UTC

Italy and Austria united beneath the Alps 🏔️
⚒️ With over 220 tunnel kilometres excavated, the completion of the EU co-funded Brenner Base Tunnel is one step closer! 🇦🇹 🇮🇹
Miners have now connected Austria and Italy via two main railway tunnels.
The BBT will better connect Italy and Austria while boosting rail transport connections between northern and southern Europe upon completion in 2032.
This is EU cooperation and engineering at its best. 🇪🇺
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2026-07-28 10:49:17 UTC

A small mark, with big power.
For more than 30 years, the CE (Conformité Européenne) marking has allowed many products to be moved and marketed freely all around the EU, regardless of where it’s manufactured.
With this marking, the producer declares that the item meets high EU safety, health, and environmental standards.
You’ll find this mandatory mark across specific product categories, including electronics, toys, and medical devices.
Know what you are buying: https://link.europa.eu/c6nyHc
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2026-07-28 08:46:09 UTC

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@nprofile…7s9h Hi! Parents absolutely have a responsibility for their children. The DSA doesn’t replace that role, it makes sure platforms also take responsibility for the environments they create and the risks their design choices may expose children to. Protecting children online is a shared responsibility.

2026-07-27 09:44:27 UTC

The art of the European summer break 🥷⛱️☀️
How we structure school calendars varies across our union, reflecting different local traditions and lifestyle models.
Italian students enjoy nearly 14 full weeks of summer bliss. Over in Denmark, summer is a breezy 6 weeks, balanced with clever mini holidays throughout the school year.
If you were back in school, which one would you prefer? 👇
https://link.europa.eu/F3kQPM
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2026-07-27 08:32:31 UTC

2026-07-24 13:46:44 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…krhx! Thank you for spotting this! We have corrected the link in the post.

2026-07-23 14:47:40 UTC

✅ 10 million people trained through our Pact for Skills
✅ New rights for platform workers
✅ 63 million young people found a job through our Youth Guarantee
✅ New pay transparency measures to close the gender pay gap
This is just a fraction of what we’ve achieved through our European Pillar of Social Rights.
But, the work is not over! As we look to the future, we must improve affordability, reduce inequalities, and harness AI for the future of work.
https://link.europa.eu/76Tkdn
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2026-07-21 08:35:20 UTC

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You are right, @nprofile…jvvl! The climate crisis demands fast, decisive action, and that’s exactly what the EU is doing. We are acting now with clear targets, binding laws, and massive investment to drive the clean transition forward ➡️ https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action_en

2026-07-21 08:34:03 UTC

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Thanks, @nprofile…qxkq! Real change takes binding commitment. We’ve locked in a 55% emissions cut by 2030 and proposed a 90% reduction by 2040, backed by over €100 billion to drive the clean transition forward. Find out more here 👉 https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action_en

2026-07-20 00:45:53 UTC

¡Enhorabuena, España! 🏆🇪🇸
You played an outstanding FIFA World Cup 2026, from start to finish.
A victory that shows that with teamwork, dedication, and passion, everything is possible.
Thank you for inspiring Europe and for bringing the trophy back to our continent.
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2026-07-19 11:53:14 UTC

Every year in Europe, an estimated 4-9% of unsold textiles are destroyed before ever being worn, generating around 5.6 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
We’re putting an end to this wasteful practice.
From today, large companies can no longer destroy unsold clothes, accessories and footwear. They will need to instead prioritise keeping products in use: by selling, donating, or preparing for reuse.
Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/cdYmK9
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2026-07-17 15:11:26 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…wjlp! The values on which the EU is founded: human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights.
You can read more here: https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/principles-and-values/aims-and-values_en

2026-07-17 12:20:46 UTC

We don’t look the same, think the same, or speak the same language, and yet, here we are, standing together in one team.
That's the magic of being European: our differences make us unique, and our values make us one.
#WorldEmojiDay
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2026-07-16 11:24:57 UTC

Europe’s nature is rich, beautiful – and often a pretty good business deal, too.
For decades, the EU has been investing into natural solutions all around our continent. When nature bounces back, it can all these things for free:
🌊 Protect against floods and erosion
🥵 Cool down our cities
🌳 Clean our water and air
🌍 Store carbon to limit climate change
🐝 Pollinate crops
And sometimes, what you need most…
🌄 Give us a place to rest, recharge and wonder
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2026-07-15 13:53:30 UTC

97%
That's how many people in the EU can turn on a tap right now, mid-heatwave.
And for over 30 years, we've been making sure what comes out of it is safe to drink, setting and enforcing strict standards to tackle modern pollutants such as PFAS and microplastics.
Find out how: https://link.europa.eu/kxqk74
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2026-07-14 16:00:02 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…v9yp! A start date for the age children can join social media is needed. At the same time, we have the Digital Services Act so that providers remove harmful features such as addictive algorithms, dark patterns, harmful content, or unwanted contacts. This means that the platforms have a duty of care to their users, especially to their most vulnerable users. We will continue to enforce our rules and change the system where it fails our children. Read more here: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/list-designated-vlops-and-vloses

2026-07-14 13:44:39 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…fpzr! We have the Digital Services Act. With this, we have already taken action against TikTok's addictive design, and just last week against Meta.
More about TikTok here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_926
More about META here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1579
An overview of all platforms monitored under the DSA: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/list-designated-vlops-and-vloses

2026-07-14 10:46:16 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…dz39 ! We have the Digital Services Act. With this, we have already taken action against TikTok's addictive design, and just last week against Meta.
More about Meta here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1579
More about TikTok here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_926
An overview of all platforms monitored under the DSA: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/list-designated-vlops-and-vloses

2026-07-14 07:09:39 UTC

Young Europeans spend an average of 4.5 hours online on school days and 6.1 hours on weekends.
Social media offers many opportunities to learn, connect, participate, and create. Yet, it also presents risks. Nearly 60% of young people have experienced emotional or psychosocial harm online.
Yesterday, we received the recommendations from our expert panel on how to better protect and empower young people online.
Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/3FY84y
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2026-07-11 07:34:00 UTC

Thirty-one years after the Srebrenica genocide, we remember the victims.
Healing the wounds of the past requires courage, sincere engagement, and a genuine commitment to reconciliation.
To the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina: we stand by your side.
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2026-07-10 13:18:57 UTC

In the EU, social media platforms are accountable for their addictive designs.
Our investigation of Instagram and Facebook shows Meta has not adequately assessed the risks of features such as infinite scroll, auto-play, push notifications, and recommender systems.
Meta can now exercise its right to defence before these preliminary findings are confirmed.
More: https://link.europa.eu/VBCdx8
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2026-07-10 07:54:18 UTC

⚠️ 10 July 1976: An explosion at a chemical plant in Seveso 🇮🇹 released a toxic dioxin cloud over the town, causing one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in Europe.
It became the turning point for industrial safety in Europe.
The EU’s Seveso Directives are still the foundational backbone for preventing major industrial accidents today.
The legislation continues to evolve as chemical processes, substances, and technologies change.
Prevention has to keep up.
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2026-07-07 16:02:36 UTC

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@nprofile…qv8l Hi. These safety features are designed to help reduce accidents… not take control away from drivers. New vehicles sold in the EU must also meet cybersecurity requirements as part of the approval process.

2026-07-07 15:31:17 UTC

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@nprofile…qtz5 Hi! Everyone has their own preferences 😊 The aim of these requirements is simply to add an extra layer of safety and help reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

2026-07-05 07:21:52 UTC

Smarter cars mean safer roads.
From 7 July 2026, all new passenger cars and vans across the EU must have these life-saving systems:
🔸Advanced emergency brake detecting pedestrians and cyclists
🔹Advanced driver distraction warning system
🔸Better forward vision
🔹New tests for worn tyres
🔸Expanded safety glass area designed to protect pedestrians during accidents
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2026-07-04 07:02:04 UTC

❌ Myth: "The EU just decides to add any country it wants, when it feels like it."
✅ Reality: “That's not how EU enlargement works.”
The process of joining the EU is based on a clear set of requirements known as the Copenhagen Criteria, agreed by EU leaders in 1993.
Joining takes years of reforms, negotiations, and continuous assessment. Progress is evaluated on merit.
Every candidate country goes through the same process before joining.
Read more here:
https://link.europa.eu/F639Tm
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2026-07-03 13:20:27 UTC

Some things belong in the past 👋
Five years ago today, we said goodbye to plastic straws, cutlery, cotton buds and other single-use plastic items.
Those throwaway items, alongside fishing gear, represent 70% of all marine litter in the EU. Phasing them out means less plastic pollution and better health for people and the planet.
Sustainable alternatives are the norm. No longer the exception.
🔗 https://link.europa.eu/9W99wQ
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2026-07-02 13:33:42 UTC

Urban areas are hotter than forests.
EU’s Copernicus satellites recorded a difference of about 23°C on land surfaces in the most affected areas of Europe during last week’s heatwave.
We’re making your city greener by:
🔸Committing to planting at least 3 billion trees by 2030
🔸Promoting sustainable living through the European Bauhaus
When the heat returns, hydrate, avoid the midday sun, and check on those most at risk.
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2026-07-01 15:43:32 UTC

From 1 July, e-commerce platfoms will pay a €3 customs duty on every item worth €150 or less entering the EU from outside.
For years, they shipped millions of parcels to European consumers. No safety checks, no customs. Your local shop paid the bill. And still had to compete on price.
And last year, over 60% of products bought online from non-EU platforms were found unsafe.
European consumers deserve safe products. European businesses deserve fair competition.
https://link.europa.eu/TC6wnR
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2026-06-30 13:40:32 UTC

🇲🇪 ➡️🇪🇺
Today, we proposed how Montenegro will participate in the EU budget - both contributing to it and benefiting from EU investment - once it joins our Union.
Another milestone towards a stronger Europe. 💙
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2026-06-29 08:53:16 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…x0x0!
EU rules on rail passenger rights apply when you travel by train within the EU, and generally apply to all rail journeys and services. You can learn more here: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/rail/index_en.htm

2026-06-29 08:51:37 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…xtna!
EU rules on rail passenger rights apply when you travel by train within the EU, and generally apply to all rail journeys and services. You can learn more here: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/rail/index_en.htm

2026-06-28 07:00:58 UTC

Accessibility is a right, not an option.
One year ago, the European Accessibility Act came into force, making life easier for millions of people living with a disability or reduced mobility.
What changed?
✔️ More accessible products and services across the EU
✔️ Easier access to transport, education, and job opportunities
✔️ Better prices through fairer competition
✔️ More job opportunities for accessibility experts
Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/f4RfVq
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2026-06-27 09:33:56 UTC

✈️ Air travel doesn’t always go to plan.
Updated EU air passenger rights aim to make the rules clearer for travellers:
💶 Compensation info should be provided within 96 hours of a disruption
🌦️ Clearer criteria on when compensation does not apply
🧳 More transparent fares and hand baggage charges
🔄 No-show should not mean no return
♿ Stronger protections for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility
More clarity for passengers across the EU → https://link.europa.eu/N7Ck8j
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2026-06-25 15:18:37 UTC

🗳️Vote locally, no matter which EU country you call home.
Around 14 million EU citizens living in another EU country have the chance to participate in, and run as candidates, for municipal elections in their country of residence.
And we want to make sure they do!
Participation in local democracy just got easier:
🔸Clearer information in a widely understandable language.
🔸Simpler registration procedures.
🔸Equal voting rights as nationals.
EU countries must make this law by June 2028.
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2026-06-24 14:12:00 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…h4vv! Good point. We are not backing down on climate action either. You can learn more about where we stand here: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/index_en

2026-06-24 07:33:00 UTC

🇪🇺🫶🇪🇸 From heartbreak to hope: Valencia is rebuilding, and Europe stands firmly by its side.
Following the devastating floods of 2024, we have approved €846 million for Spain, bringing total EU recovery support to a historic €945 million.
This vital funding goes directly to restoring schools, healing communities, and building stronger, climate-resilient flood defences.
Together, we are building a safer future.
More: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1445
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2026-06-23 14:12:42 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…pfn9!
That sounds like a great topic for a #EuropeanCitizenInitiative.
Find out how to start one here: https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/index_en

2026-06-23 13:24:46 UTC

Less dodging TIE fighters, more tracking orbital debris. Welcome to EU Space.
The European Union has its eyes firmly on the skies, but for a much more dangerous, practical reason.
Check out the Inside the Files episode to find out why space trash - not an Imperial fleet - is the real threat to our global technology 👇
https://youtu.be/tW5WH0hfCuY?si=10bD5sIKJoI9EolT
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2026-06-22 15:27:38 UTC

🏷️ AI content is getting labels.
Just like energy ratings or safety certifications help you make informed choices, the same logic now applies to AI.
From 2 August 2026, the AI Act will require clear labelling in key cases:
🔹 Deepfakes
🔹 AI-generated or manipulated content
🔹 Interactions with chatbots and AI systems
You have the right to know whether what you see, hear or read has been made or altered by AI 🤖
👉 https://link.europa.eu/jrcdgq
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2026-06-20 10:13:14 UTC

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Thanks @nprofile…z0r6, glad you found it useful🙂

2026-06-19 15:34:00 UTC

Fewer barriers, less red tape, a fairer economy. For a stronger Europe.
We just wrapped the Brussels summit, taking decisive steps:
🔋 Launching a major affordable energy and industrial innovation proposal by mid-July 2026
✨ Sending Ukraine its first payout from the €90 billion loan before the end of June
✂️ Cutting red tape to supercharge our Single Market and support local businesses
🛑 Pushing forward a 21st sanctions package against Russia
Here's more 👉https://link.europa.eu/rXDD98
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2026-06-19 13:19:46 UTC

Open source technology is at the very heart of our digital strategy.
We've chosen the EUROPA consortium to develop a highly advanced, open language model that spans all 24 official EU languages.
We are proud to support transparent digital tools that remain freely available to researchers, creators, and public institutions in all EU countries.
Open technology benefits everyone.
More 👉 https://link.europa.eu/CygbN7
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2026-06-19 13:13:58 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…tv8l. Apologies for the delay in responding.
1. The white label app published by the Commission is open source and is publicly available on GitHub.
2. It supports iOS and Android as they comprise the vast majority of the market (over 99%). App providers are free to publish the app on any app store that they find relevant.
3. Linux, like MacOS or Windows, would currently need others to provide a suitable implementation. It is however something we are aware of.

2026-06-19 10:31:18 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…v3r3! Hatred is a human emotion, but this does not justify inciting violence or hatred against a person or a group, or aggression toward someone because of who they are. The Treaty on European Union states that: 'The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities'. This is what we stand for.

2026-06-19 08:59:03 UTC

We’re rewriting the rules of doing business in Europe.
The last time we did this? 2004. Before the iPhone. Before the green transition.
We’re modernising the EU Merger Guidelines to reflect transformational changes in the economy.
This is a once-in-a-generation moment.
If you’re a consumer, run a business or invest in the future, these rules will define the price you pay, the tech you use and the markets you work for the next 20 years.
Have your say before 26 June 👉 https://link.europa.eu/XyfjJY
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2026-06-18 15:50:17 UTC

Protecting biodiversity starts with understanding what puts it at risk. 🌿
A recent survey shows clear awareness of the main threats facing nature, from pollution to land-use change and infrastructure development.
Europeans want to keep restoring and protecting nature across Europe. 🌍💚
More → https://link.europa.eu/NmHyRg
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2026-06-18 09:55:07 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…pl7c! Opening an account on W helps us diversify our presence on social media platforms and reach out to as many Europeans as possible. We also welcome the development of European social media platforms. Opening an account on a new platform does not exempt it from its obligation to comply with EU legislation.

2026-06-18 08:25:12 UTC

Countering hate is a collective responsibility.
We have taken important steps to combat hate speech through strong legal protections and digital safeguards, including:
🔹 The European Convention on Human Rights
🔹 The Digital Services Act, requiring platforms to quickly remove illegal hate speech
🔹 Criminal laws banning incitement to hatred
By choosing respect over division and facts over prejudice, we can help build a safer, more inclusive society for all.
Say #NoToHate, today, and every day!
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2026-06-17 19:05:48 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…6hrg, the DSA introduced transparency requirements for advertising, making sure ads are clearly labelled as such and include information on who is placing them and why you are seeing them. It also prohibits platforms from showing you ads based on sensitive data, such as data on sexual orientation, religion or race, and introduces a complete ban on showing targeted advertising to children.

2026-06-17 19:03:46 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…8xlu, with the DSA your digital rights include having control over what you see. For example, you can choose a feed on Facebook or Instagram based on the algorithm’s suggestions or other criteria such as chronological order. More info here: https://link.europa.eu/gbRf9h

2026-06-17 16:00:45 UTC

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Whether here on our Mastodon server, or on ATproto with new W profile 👉 @ec.europa.eu – we look forward to staying connected with you.
ℹ️ http://wsocial.eu/

2026-06-17 16:00:36 UTC

A strong Europe needs independent digital spaces.
We believe true digital sovereignty thrives on a competitive, contestable, open ecosystem where diverse platforms co-exist.
Today, we’re expanding our presence to W, the new social media. By being on W, we want to boost alternatives and support all efforts toward a decentralised web.
And we continue to invest into our presence on the Fediverse!
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2026-06-17 12:24:39 UTC

Global challenges require global cooperation.
At the G7 Summit in Evian, President von der Leyen joined fellow leaders to discuss some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Leaders adopted joint statements on support for Ukraine, security and stability in the Middle East, a free and open Indo-Pacific, tackling migrant smuggling and drug trafficking, strengthening international partnerships, and advancing global health cooperation.
More: https://link.europa.eu/Pmd6hN
#EU #EuropeanUnion
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2026-06-17 10:15:51 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…udcm, we are holding online platforms accountable with the Digital Services Act. Under our rules, platforms must minimise the risks of exposing citizens, including children and young people, to illegal and harmful content. We’ve already launched many investigations and issued fines for non-compliance.

2026-06-17 10:12:04 UTC

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Hello @nprofile…z3n8, the EU age verification app is our answer to all the platforms who said there is no privacy-preserving solution to ensure that users are over 18 (or any other minimum age required) years old. The EU age verification solution is user friendly, open-source and with the highest privacy standards based on zero knowledge proof. You can find a short video on how the app works at the following page: https://link.europa.eu/HY8R6b

2026-06-16 15:30:31 UTC

📱 Young people spend 4.5 hours online on school days and 6.1 hours at weekends.
⚠️ 14% spend more than 10 hours a day on screens.
💬 Nearly 1 in 3 say social media makes them feel stressed, sad or left out.
🛑 1 in 4 have seen harmful content online.
A new Eurobarometer survey shows the impact screen time and social media can have on young people's wellbeing.
Social media can help us connect and learn. But the findings show we must do more to protect young people online.
https://link.europa.eu/WtmHcP
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2026-06-16 14:30:24 UTC

Video games providers must treat consumers fairly.
Under EU consumer law consumers must be informed about the duration and conditions of a video game’s lifespan.
If the supply is stopped earlier than the contract states, players should be reimbursed.
We will work with consumer authorities and organisations to raise awareness about these rights and their active application.
🎮 https://link.europa.eu/r3XhyM
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2026-06-15 14:50:19 UTC

A defining moment for Europe. 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇩🇺🇦
All EU countries have now agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.
Today, we're launching talks on the backbone of the accession process: including justice, freedom, and fundamental rights.
We've seen the hard work these countries have put in, and we are rewarding it with a clear path forward.
Enlargement is our strategic choice. Our best investment in a shared future of peace, security and prosperity
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2026-06-15 13:39:25 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…nntf Thanks for spotting that! The alt text should now be correct. Rest assured, we don't use AI to create our images. We have an amazing graphic design team behind all our visuals.

2026-06-15 13:34:11 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…clrk We have a fantastic team of in-house graphic designers and don't use AI for our images 😊

2026-06-15 13:31:45 UTC

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Hi @nprofile…cgla We're super happy to have a fantastic team of designers within the Commission and don't use AI for our images 😊

2026-06-15 13:03:39 UTC

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Thanks for raising this, @nprofile…c82n
We have just updated the ALT-text

2026-06-14 07:30:03 UTC

Starting today, improved manufacturing and labelling standards are coming to your breakfast table:
🍯 Improved rules on origin labelling for honey
🧃 Juice sugar transparency
🍓 Higher fruit content in jams
It’s a major win for transparency, because Europeans deserve to know what’s really on their table.
➡️ https://link.europa.eu/N7DrcM
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2026-06-12 14:35:35 UTC

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@nprofile…9jzl Thank you for the support!

2026-06-12 13:47:04 UTC

🇪🇺🤝🇧🇷
Today marks an important milestone in EU–Brazil cooperation.
We have signed a Digital Partnership, strengthening our collaboration in key areas:
🔸 Data governance
🔸 Artificial intelligence solutions
🔸 Digital infrastructure and connectivity
🔸 Online platforms
🔸 Digital public goods and services
Together, we are advancing a human-centred, inclusive digital transformation that works for everyone.
More: https://link.europa.eu/G7Gfjg
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2026-06-12 07:00:06 UTC

You have a right to know if that article or video you saw online is made using artificial intelligence.
We want to make the digital world more transparent and trustworthy.
Think clearer chatbot notices, deep fake disclosures, and machine-readable tags for AI videos.
That is why we just launched a new Code of Practice to ensure AI providers and those offering them can clearly label AI-generated content and interactive tools ahead of the AI Act obligations.
More info ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/pKjVVB
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2026-06-11 09:40:28 UTC

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@nprofile…gj9f Hi! This is a new proposal, it's the Commission's draft annual budget for 2027. It has not been rejected. The European Parliament and the Council will now examine it and negotiate the final version before it can be adopted (before the end of 2026). More info here: https://link.europa.eu/Pdd8m8

2026-06-10 15:30:38 UTC

We have proposed the EU budget for 2027 💶
Almost €200 billion to support everyday life across Europe:
💶 Strong and competitive economy
🛡️ Stronger defence
🏠 Affordable housing
⚡️ Energy transition
🇺🇦 Continued support for Ukraine
🌾 Agriculture
🎓 Key EU programmes
https://link.europa.eu/3Gh4qH
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2026-06-09 15:36:15 UTC

Have you heard of Apple's decision on the rollout of Siri AI in Europe? Let's get the facts straight ⬇️
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2026-06-09 10:16:11 UTC

🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺🤝🔬
Welcome to the Horizon family, Australia!
We have successfully concluded negotiations on Australia's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme.
From 2027, Australian researchers and organisations can:
🔶 Take part in Horizon Europe projects
🔶 Join and lead collaborative research teams
🔶 Work alongside partners from across Europe
A partnership driven by innovation.
More: https://link.europa.eu/MvtmJ8
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2026-06-08 14:20:57 UTC

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Hi, @nprofile…qhmt . Thanks for raising this. Directives allow Member States some flexibility in how they implement EU rules, but they still have to achieve the objectives and meet the requirements set out in the legislation. In this case, EU countries must implement the Pay Transparency Directive by June 2026. More information: https://link.europa.eu/7QfCW8

2026-06-06 07:00:02 UTC

In June 1979, nine nations voted together for Europe for the first time. 180 million voters. One shared ballot.
That act alone, uniting millions of people across borders in a single democratic exercise, was one of the quiet miracles of post-war Europe.
47 years on, it's still going strong.
#ProtectWhatMatters
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2026-06-05 16:01:40 UTC

Equal work deserves equal pay.
Three years ago, the EU adopted the Pay Transparency Directive.
Now, EU countries are bringing these new rules into national law:
✔️ Pay transparency for jobseekers
✔️ Right to information for employees
✔️ Gender pay gap reporting
✔️ Joint pay assessments
Because equal pay starts with pay transparency.
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2026-06-05 10:59:47 UTC

True innovation requires bold leadership.
Today, we celebrate 9 visionary women winning the 12th European Prize for Women Innovators.
Representing EU countries and partner nations, they are transforming healthcare, space logistics, and green tech.
They prove that when you want the freedom to build a better future, you #ChooseEurope.
Check out their stories ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/c6KthK
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2026-06-05 08:33:29 UTC

The planet doesn’t negotiate. It sends signals: rising seas, wildfires, heatwaves.
The EU responds with commitments like:
🔸Water Resilience Strategy
🔹Chemical Regulation
🔸EU Climate Law (net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050)
🔹Restoring nature and repairing damaged ecosystems
Change is accelerating: solar and wind infrastructure is expanding, cities are being redesigned around nature.
This World Environment Day, the debate isn't if climate change is real, but how fast we can act.
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2026-06-04 15:04:23 UTC

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Hi, @nprofile…3dr0 thanks for your comment. Beyond AI, the proposal also includes actions on semiconductors, cloud infrastructure and open-source technologies. Regarding energy systems, the package highlights the use of AI and digital technologies to support a smarter and more efficient energy system.

2026-06-04 14:47:30 UTC

🌊 You can't protect what you don’t understand.
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, yet it remains poorly understood.
That's why we are launching OceanEye, a new initiative to better understand our ocean.
By 2035, the goal is to:
🔹 Provide 35% of the world's ocean monitoring capacity
🔹 Secure 35% of the ocean observation technology market
🔹 Become the world's leading provider of ocean intelligence
Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/7Fjhfy
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2026-06-04 13:02:37 UTC

Justice is the foundation of a prosperous and democratic Europe.
The EU Justice Scoreboard tracks how justice systems are improving across the EU.
Key findings:
⚖️23 countries allow online access to civil, commercial and administrative cases.
💻EU countries provide information about their justice systems online.
👧Every country has arrangements to support children in legal proceedings.
📈Judicial independence perceptions improved or remained stable.
More: ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/DQ9gkb
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2026-06-04 09:20:22 UTC

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Hi, @nprofile…nte9 . Thank you for flagging this. We have passed it on to our web team🐘

2026-06-04 08:40:11 UTC

Welcome to Fediverse, @nprofile…dpty! 💜🐘
Follow them for content about #DigitalSovereignty, #OpenSource, #Tech and much more!

2026-06-03 15:48:34 UTC

Your digital future should be open, secure, and made in Europe.
We are home to over 3 million open source developers across the EU.
With our new Tech Sovereignty plan, we are taking concrete steps to protect our digital freedom:
👉 Strengthening Europe’s microchip ecosystem
👉 Boosting European cloud and AI capacity
👉 Backing open source software to build better digital tools.
👉 Using AI and digital tech to improve Europe’s energy system
Discover more: https://link.europa.eu/FpwJxG
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2026-06-03 15:10:16 UTC

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Thanks for the mention, @nprofile…zeh9 !
We are happy to be here, and to engage with this wonderful community! 💜 🐘 🇪🇺

2026-06-03 14:07:02 UTC

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@nprofile…dpty Welcome to the #Fediverse, colleagues! 🐘 💜 It's a good day for #DigitalSovereignty

2026-06-03 10:20:26 UTC

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Hi, @nprofile…q9gp . Fingers crossed for a safe summer in Sardinia and across Europe. Preparing for wildfire season and supporting one another when needed is exactly what this effort is about.🙏

2026-06-02 14:49:57 UTC

Every year, wildfires threaten lives, homes and nature across Europe.
But no country faces them alone.
This summer, the EU is deploying its largest-ever wildfire response:
🛩️ 22 firefighting planes + 5 helicopters
🧑🏽‍🚒 777 firefighters pre-positioned across high-risk areas
🆘 24/7 Emergency Response Coordination Centre
️🛰️ Copernicus satellite mapping
🇨🇾 Upcoming European regional firefighting station in Cyprus
When fires spread, so does our solidarity.
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2026-06-01 16:22:27 UTC

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Hello, @nprofile…hs3q . Thank you for your comment. Safe and accessible cycling infrastructure is an important part of the European Declaration on Cycling. You can read more about the EU's work on cycling here: https://link.europa.eu/VFD9JP

2026-06-01 14:44:55 UTC

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Hi, @nprofile…tj8p ! Thank you for your comment. We agree that there is still work to be done. That's precisely why equality and inclusion remain important priorities and areas where we continue to take action. More info: link.europa.eu/Nrrgvw

2026-06-01 11:45:33 UTC

The EU is making it easier than ever to ditch the car keys and hop on your bike.
The upcoming World Bicycle Day is the perfect occasion to do so.
With 92,000+ km of EuroVelo cycling routes and our European Declaration on Cycling, we are committed to boosting this experience for you:
✔️ Safer cycling networks
✔️ Dedicated bike spaces on cross-border trains
✔️ Funding for e-bike charging points and secure parking
Discover the EU’s most scenic bike paths: https://en.eurovelo.com/#routes-and-countries
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2026-05-31 07:00:02 UTC

In the EU, you belong – exactly as you are.
As Diversity Month comes to a close, we recall a simple principle for all: in Europe, you deserve to be safe, respected and free to be yourself.
That is why we are working to tackle discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all:
✔️ Gender equality
✔️ LGBTIQ+ equality
✔️ Rights of persons with disabilities
✔️ Combating racism and discrimination
✔️ Roma equality, inclusion, and participation
Read more: https://link.europa.eu/Nrrgvw
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2026-05-27 13:10:37 UTC

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We provide 35% of global humanitarian funding, making us the world's largest donor.
We refuse to back down.
Here more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/nDr9cNX

2026-05-27 13:10:04 UTC

Global funding shortages mean that out of 239 million people needing assistance this year, only fewer than half can be reached.
Worse, attacks on aid workers have reached horrific levels.
We are responding with concrete actions to improve how funding reaches those in need:
➡️ Strengthening humanitarian diplomacy to protect aid workers.
➡️ Empowering local actors and communities in the humanitarian response.
➡️ Reforming supply chains to maximise cost-effectiveness.
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2026-05-26 10:56:10 UTC

In uncertain times, trusted partnerships make the difference.
The EU and Mexico signed modernised agreements to deepen cooperation and create new opportunities on both sides.
What does that mean in practice?
✨ more opportunities for businesses and SMEs
🌱 stronger cooperation on the green transition
💻 closer digital cooperation
🌮 better protection for European food and drink products
📈 more trade, investment and jobs
More: https://link.europa.eu/v6JDG9
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2026-05-24 07:26:42 UTC

Your personal data belongs to you. Not to anyone else.
Ten years ago, the General Data Protection Regulation entered into force - setting a common data protection standard across the EU.
Today, you have the right to:
✅ know what data is collected
✅ know why it is collected
✅ access, correct, or delete your data
✅ withdraw your consent at any time
In the EU, data protection is not a feature. It’s a fundamental right. And we keep strengthening it to match a changing digital world.
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