Notices by European Commission (eu_commission@social.network.europa.eu), page 2

We may never be able to match the incredible achievements of #JohnMastodon, but the European Union still plays its part!

We are proud funders of Mastodon through the Next Generation Internet initiative (@EC_NGI).

Open,
Interoperable,
Decentralised,
Trust based.

More info: https://www.ngi.eu/blog/2022/11/24/how-ngi-supports-open-interoperable-decentralised-and-trust-based-internet-applications-through-fediverse-projects-like-mastodon/

A historic moment for the citizens of #Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Bosnia and Herzegovina was granted candidate status to become part of the EU.

More info: https://neighbourhood-enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/council-conclusions-enlargement-and-stabilisation-and-association-process-2022-12-13_en

#EUCO

If you are a parent in one country, you are a parent in every country. ?

Today, we propose rules on the recognition of parenthood for families travelling or moving to another EU country.

Currently, families face costly administrative or legal proceedings to have parenthood recognised. This puts children’s rights at risk.

All children should have the same rights irrespective of their type of family.

More info: https://europa.eu/!k3p368

#LGBT #LGBTQ #equality #UnionOfEquality

It's #FollowFriday! Here are two EU accounts you'll want to follow:

@EC_Commissioner_Breton - The first EU Commissioner to post on Mastodon. Covers topics related to EU single market. A must-follow if you're curious about the evolution of "Twitter 2.0" and how EU law works online.

@EC_REA (European Research Executive Agency) - Follow for funding opportunities under #HorizonEU and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, among other programmes.

Stay tuned for more EU accounts coming to Mastodon soon! ?

European Commissioner Thierry Breton just joined Mastodon!

His first post, published right after a call with Elon Musk, made it clear that there is still huge work ahead for Twitter to comply with EU law:

1. Reinforce content moderation
2. Tackle disinformation
3. Implement transparent policies based on objective criteria (i.e., not via Twitter polls)
4. Limit targeted advertising
5. Prepare for an independent audit

More info: @EC_Commissioner_Breton

#DigitalServicesAct #DSA #Twitter

Russian bombs have destroyed over 2,800 Ukrainian schools. Children now face long and dangerous commutes to the schools that are still open.

To counteract this, we've launched a solidarity campaign calling on companies, governments and municipal authorities in the EU and beyond to donate buses to Ukraine.

By helping Ukrainian children, we help the future of Ukraine.

If you think your company or local, regional or national government can help, spread the word: https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/eu-assistance-ukraine/school-buses-ukraine_en

How do algorithms decide what content you see online? Is there really no way to prevent the misuse of social media to spread disinformation and hate?

Online platforms must be transparent and accountable for what their algorithms decide to promote. It's time we make this happen.

Starting today, we're setting up a European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency in Sevilla, Spain. This is one of the many measures in our new #DigitalServicesAct.

More info: https://algorithmic-transparency.ec.europa.eu/index_en

#DigitalEU

We want safe technologies that respect our rights and values.
Also when we are online.

Our Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles will make this crystal clear.

Today, we are one step closer to making it a reality.

Executive Vice President Vestager explains why ?

More on the Declaration: https://europa.eu/!ttgGck

Have you ever needed to send money to someone urgently? ?

Our new proposal aims to make payments in euros instant for anyone with a bank account in any EU or EEA country, at no extra cost compared to a regular money transfer.

The switch from "next day transfers" to "transfers in ten seconds" is comparable to the switch from mail to email.

More info: https://ec.europa.eu/instant-payments

#SEPA #DigitalFinanceEU #MyMoneyEU #DigitalEU

Peace. Solidarity. Dignity.
Freedom. Unity. Europe. ??

Today, we mark the 33th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall – a decisive moment in European history.

#StrongerTogether #EUarchives

It's European Day of Languages!

We have a wealth of languages in the EU, and today we celebrate them all. ??

Here are some historical, some quirky and some fun takes on EU languages from our @translatores@twitter.com. ?

#EDLangs

https://europeancommission.medium.com/the-24-eu-languages-as-seen-by-their-speakers-a2aceaeb6e03

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages!

EU countries must have by now transposed the European Accessibility Act, to make life easier for at least 87 million people.

We want to empower persons with disabilities. Zero barriers and full rights.

#ThisIsTheEU #IDSL2022

We will ensure that digital products are more secure for consumers across the EU.

Today we present the Cyber Resilience Act, which introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products, throughout their whole lifecycle.

Read more ↓

#DigitalEU

Russia keeps on actively manipulating our energy market.

And millions of Europeans need support.

Watch at 14.30 the press conference by Executive Vice-President @TimmermansEU@twitter.com and Commissioner @KadriSimson@twitter.com on proposals for an emergency intervention to address high energy prices.

48% of #NextGenEU financing for the Netherlands will support its green objectives in:

? energy efficiency
☀️ renewable energy sources
? sustainable transport

#MakeItReal

22% of the Netherlands’ plan will go to support digital objectives, with investments in:

? digital skills
? quantum technology
? rail connectivity

#MakeItDigital #NextGenEU

With #NextGenEU support, the Netherlands will also build social and economic resilience for generations to come by:

? ensuring affordable housing
? increasing resilience of healthcare services
? tackling aggressive tax planning and money laundering

#MakeItReal

Ga ervoor! Let’s #MakeItReal for Netherlands! ??

We have approved the Netherlands’ €4.7 billion recovery and resilience plan.

This #NextGenEU financing will support investment and reform measures put forward by the Netherlands to support its economy of tomorrow.

We reaffirm our commitment to support people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan.

The EU is coordinating incoming aid offers for shelter, food and health care on top of EU humanitarian funding released over the past weeks to support families affected.

#EUSolidarity

The North and Baltic Seas Summits have set a target of 85 GW in additional offshore wind capacity by 2030.

This can power the equivalent of all households in ??????????. And we can do so much more.

Together we will make Europe a renewable energy powerhouse.

#REPowerEU