Notices by European Commission (eu_commission@social.network.europa.eu), page 3

We've fined Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App Store rules for music streaming providers.

For a decade, Apple abused its dominant position by restricting developers from informing consumers about alternative, cheaper music services available outside of the Apple ecosystem.

This is illegal under #EU #antitrust rules.

More info: http://europa.eu/!yyFVPj

The stunning beauty of the Arctic Fox.
The innate elegance of the Lynx.

Our magnificent wildlife is a vital part of ecosystems, contributing to the intricate web that supports life. And when nature is healthy, it protects and provides: half of global GDP depends on it.

Yet we are losing nature like never before.

For that we want to put Europe's biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030 through our biodiversity strategy.

#WorldWildlifeDay

How to do MORE with LESS energy?

European citizens met in Brussels this weekend to work on recommendations to boost energy efficiency across our Union.

You can contribute your ideas on the new Citizens' Engagement Platform.

This can impact EU policymaking and help us enhance efficiency, reduce costs and avoid energy waste.

Discover how 👉 https://citizens.ec.europa.eu/

We welcome the agreement on our 13th sanctions package against Russia.

We must keep degrading Putin's war machine.

With 2000 listings in total, we keep the pressure high on the Kremlin.

We are also further cutting Russia’s access to drones.

Today, we pay tribute to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes – the brave souls who sacrificed their lives on the Maidan for Ukraine's freedom in 2014.

A decade on, their vision and ideals have triumphed.

Ukraine will prevail and take its place in our Union.

#StandWithUkraine

We have opened formal proceedings to assess whether TikTok may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to:

- The protection of minors
- Advertising
- Data access for researchers
- Risk management of addictive design
- Harmful content

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

#DSA

This is the day.

From now on, the Digital Services Act becomes enforceable on all online platforms in the EU.

The #DSA empowers users, EU countries and platforms to:

⏩ Counter illegal content, goods, and services
⏩ Ban sensitive data for targeted ads
⏩ Protect minors and their personal data
⏩ Inform users about ads and their sponsors
⏩ And more

We will ensure all platforms play by the rules.

Discover how 👉 https://europa.eu/!4fXYH4

We are deeply disturbed and saddened by news of the death of Alexei Navalny.

Putin fears nothing more than dissent from his own people.

A grim reminder of what Putin and his regime are all about.

Let's unite in our fight to safeguard the freedom and safety of those who dare to stand up against autocracy.

Almost two years ago, we activated the Temporary Protection Directive to help Ukrainian people fleeing the horrors of war. To date:

💼 More than 4.2 million people have found shelter in the EU
👨🎓 Around 835 000 students integrated into EU schools
👪 46 000 asylum applications submitted

Temporary protection is a shining example of EU solidarity with Ukraine.

Read more about it → https://europa.eu/!KvVqP4

#StandWithUkraine

What if your ideas could help shape the future use of energy?

Our new Citizens’ Engagement Platform is the space where you can share your views on #energy efficiency and engage with other citizens in all 24 official languages of the #EU.

Your input will help us ensure the transition to clean energy is achieved at the lowest cost and with the greatest benefits for all.

Become part of a dynamic online debate across #Europe.

Take a seat at the table 👉 https://citizens.ec.europa.eu

#EnergyEfficiency

Goods, services, and beyond ⏩

The #SingleMarket is one of the greatest achievements of European integration – allowing Europeans to study, live, shop, work, and retire freely across the EU.

Our 2024 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report underlines the need to foster its potential by:

🔸 Attracting investment
🔸 Enhancing strategic technological capabilities
🔸 Supporting a skilled workforce

Explore the report → https://europa.eu/!bQJNCk

Discarded products are often viable goods that are often tossed prematurely.

By repairing them, we will save €12 billion for consumers in the EU per year!

Soon, you will benefit from new consumer rights that make repairs more appealing and straightforward after the legal guarantee has expired.

Together, we can make a difference.

#EUGreenDeal

In its brutal war against Ukraine, Russia has targeted agricultural production and exports, affecting global food security.

🌾 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 Our Solidarity Lanes have helped export about 67M tonnes of agricultural products, including about 61M tonnes of grain and oilseeds.

🌾 These lanes are a lifeline for Ukrainian economy, key for global food security.

🇪🇺 Europe will support and stand with Ukraine every step of the way. → https://europa.eu/!GTNH9C

#StandWithUkraine

112 is your life-saving number!

On 11/2, we mark Europe’s single emergency phone number, available everywhere in the EU, free of charge.

How does it work?

🔴 Simply dial #112 from any fixed or mobile phone to reach emergency services like ambulance, fire brigade, or police.
🔴 Specially trained operators will handle your call and can assist in multiple languages.

 #112Day

✔️ A more accessible and inclusive 🇪🇺 Europe.

This week, the European Parliament and the EU countries in the Council agreed to introduce the European Disability Card and an improved European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.

🪪 The European Disability Card will serve as recognised proof of disability in the EU.

🅿️ The Enhanced European Parking Card will ensure uniform parking rights across EU countries.

Learn more. → https://europa.eu/!cw6RCV

#UnionOfEquality

Europeans confirm their strong support for EU civil protection.
 
The latest Special #Eurobarometer on EU Civil Protection survey shows:
 
✔️ 94% believe that EU countries should provide help when a disaster strikes in an EU country,
 
✔️ 91% are supportive of the EU helping any country in the world affected by a disaster,
 
✔️ 9 in 10 Europeans agree that coordinated EU action should be increased to deal more effectively with disasters and crises in the future.
 
More → https://europa.eu/!HXwhMD

The Schengen area stands for borderless travel 🇪🇺

It is key for our economies and societies, and we need adapting its rules to the evolving challenges.

This week, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a political agreement on new rules for Schengen to deal with challenges at the EU external borders as well as cross-border health and security threats.

Learn more about the new rules ➡️ https://europa.eu/!bWc6dC

Ensuring the integrity of elections means protecting public discourse – much of which occurs online.

With the Digital Services Act, we have the tools to ensure it while safeguarding freedom of expression.

Today, we’ve launched a public consultation to seek views on draft #DSA guidelines on the integrity of electoral processes.

They provide examples of potential mitigation measures and mitigation measures tied to Generative AI content, among others.

Have your say 👉 https://europa.eu/!YPPxnH

One year after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria, the pain and the grief of the survivors is still raw.

The disaster killed more than 50,000 people in Türkiye and affected 13 million more across 11 provinces.

To continue supporting the country, we announced €26 million in humanitarian aid to help supporting vulnerable refugees and their host communities.

As needs remain significant, this support will continue into 2024.

Five Presidents honouring the legacy of a visionary one.

Jacques Santer, Romano Prodi, José Manuel Barroso, Jean-Claude Juncker, and current President Ursula von der Leyen.

They paid homage to Jacques Delors, a great architect of Europe.

They have kept the flame of his legacy alive, acting with ambition and realism to take on new challenges – for Europe and its people.

The European Spring is still ahead of us.

Explore the legacy of Jacques Delors ➡ https://europa.eu/!8Y9gQx