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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 effects’.

More: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2664

#DSA #EU

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🗳️ Do you know which day you’ll be voting? Check this map to see when you can vote in the upcoming European elections on 6-9 June.

Most EU countries will be voting on Sunday 9 June but some will be voting earlier, while others even allow you to vote across multiple days.

Make sure you know exactly when you can #UseYourVote.

📷 Copyright: © by European Parliament

#EUelections2024

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Why do we celebrate #EuropeDay on May 9?

On this day in 1950, Robert Schuman delivered a groundbreaking declaration that laid the foundation for the European Union as we know it.

Take a look to learn more about this visionary man who changed the course of European #history ↓

200 candles today for our Ode to Joy!

The European Union’s anthem turns 2⃣0⃣0⃣ today and it is time to celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece!

Composed in 1824, the excerpt from the prelude to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was adopted as the anthem of the EU in 1985 and is one of the most known symbols of our unity. It speaks volumes through its melody, embodying the shared European ideals of freedom, peace, and solidarity.

One anthem, a whole Union. Happy birthday, Ode to joy!

#EuropeDay

The rate of remote work in the EU rose from 11.1% in 2019 to 20% in 2022.  
 
The use of digital tools and the possibility to work remotely can carry the risk of an ‘always-on' culture. We want to ensure workers’ rights and well-being are prioritised in this #digital age. 
 
That’s why this week we launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners on fair telework and the right to disconnect.  
 
More → https://europa.eu/!wV3bPn

The EU-New Zealand trade deal entered into force this week 🇪🇺🙌🇳🇿

Here's how it benefits you:

🔵 Reduces costs for EU imports/exports
🔵 Expands service market opportunities
🔵 Enhances procurement options for EU companies in NZ
🔵 Facilitates streamlined data flow for better cooperation

This deal could save EU businesses €140 million a year and increase EU investment in NZ by up to 80%!

It also prioritises sustainability, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and labour rights.

#EUTrade

The EU is stronger with the 10 countries that joined our Union two decades ago.

Today, we proudly unfurl our Union's flag to celebrate #20YearsTogether.

This is the symbol of our unity, solidarity and prosperity.

💙 20 years.
💙 10 countries.
💙 1 enlargement.

On 1 May 2004, the citizens of 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 became citizens of the EU.

Since then, we have witnessed growth and prosperity. Real wages have doubled from 2004 to 2023 in these ten countries, while poverty levels have halved.

Our Union has benefitted from more innovations. The free movement of goods, services, capital and people, have brought greater opportunities for people and businesses.

#20YearsTogether

We have opened formal proceedings against Meta to assess whether Facebook and Instagram may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to:

▪️ Disinformation
▪️ Visibility of political content
▪️ Non-availability of election-monitoring tools
▪️ Mechanisms to flag illegal content

More info: https://europa.eu/!h4Tjfy

#DSA

Are you aware of harmful practices by companies under the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act?

We've launched whistleblower tools to report violations of obligations by Very Large Online Platforms, Search Engines and gatekeepers under the #DSA and #DMA.

Make an anonimous report ↓

DSA: https://digital-services-act-whistleblower.integrityline.app/
DMA: https://digital-markets-act-whistleblower.integrityline.app/

🔴 We designated Apple’s iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.

Our investigation shows that its tablet operating system is an important gateway for businesses to reach consumers due to its large and commercially attractive user base and its importance for specific use cases.

We also discovered that Apple leverages its large ecosystem to disincentivise end users from switching to other tablet operating systems.

We will keep monitoring #DMA compliance very closely.

We should never take democracy for granted.

#UseYourVote #EUelections2024

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What happens in Ukraine will shape the future of our Union forever. 

People of Ukraine are carrying this heavy burden on their shoulders for all of us and paying the ultimate price every day for that.

They have made their European choice and we have made our Ukrainian choice.

And the decisions we will take in the next months will decide who wins the future of Europe. 

So together, let us stay united. Let us stay strong with Ukraine. And let us stay ambitious on enlargement and reform.

📣 The day draws near!

Next Saturday is #EUOpenDay and we're opening our doors from 10 am to 6 pm. Come and celebrate with us to get a taste of Europe! 🇪🇺

Explore our website to discover all the events happening across the EU to celebrate #EuropeDay together: https://europeday.europa.eu/index_en

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🌿 Let's embrace the 4 R's: Reduce, reuse, recycle... and repair!

Today, the European Parliament adopted the 'Right to Repair' Directive. By promoting repairs both within and beyond the legal guarantee, it will soon mean:

🟢 Easier product fixes
🟢 Money saved
🟢 Less waste

By repairing and using our goods for longer, EU consumers can not only practice sustainable consumption but also save a significant amount of money in the process!

ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7nWBDb

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