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A line drawing of a candle with a flame, set against a circular background resembling the Romani flag, featuring red and blue colours with white segments radiating from the centre. Below the candle, itโ€™s written 'WE REMEMBER'. The wall background in the image has a rough and weathered texture, with visible peeling paint and discoloration. It gives off a rustic appearance, suggesting age and wear. The EU flag in the bottom right corner.

A line drawing of a candle with a flame, set against a circular background resembling the Romani flag, featuring red and blue colours with white segments radiating from the centre. Below the candle, itโ€™s written 'WE REMEMBER'. The wall background in the image has a rough and weathered texture, with visible peeling paint and discoloration. It gives off a rustic appearance, suggesting age and wear. The EU flag in the bottom right corner.

#WeRemember๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

We honour the memory of victims that were part of the atrocious Roma Holocaust taking more than 500,000 lives.

Today marks 10 years since the EU officially recognised this day.

We stand united against antigypsyism โ€” today and every day.

02.08.2025 07:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 251    ๐Ÿ” 78    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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The EU is providing โ‚ฌ22 million to support patients, including from Gaza and the West Bank, in East Jerusalem hospitals.

This contribution will help ensure that Palestinian patients continue to have access to healthcare in these hospitals.

Read more: europa.eu/!bHcXCQ

01.08.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
An image split between scenic landscapes: a tropical beach with palm trees and turquoise water at the top, and a mountainous forest scene at the bottom. In the center, there's a blue boarding pass with travel details. It reads: 

From: EU 
To: [globe icon] 
Flight: EU-RIGHTS 
Status: ONBOARDING 
Name of Passenger: EU TRAVELLER 

An airplane is shown flying across the sky, leaving a contrail. The EU flag and the European Commission logo appear at the bottom left, suggesting EU support for air passenger rights.

An image split between scenic landscapes: a tropical beach with palm trees and turquoise water at the top, and a mountainous forest scene at the bottom. In the center, there's a blue boarding pass with travel details. It reads: From: EU To: [globe icon] Flight: EU-RIGHTS Status: ONBOARDING Name of Passenger: EU TRAVELLER An airplane is shown flying across the sky, leaving a contrail. The EU flag and the European Commission logo appear at the bottom left, suggesting EU support for air passenger rights.

Flight cancelled?

Thanks to EU action, more online travel agencies will:

โœ… Clearly inform you of your rights
โœ… Refund flight cancellations within 14 days

This follows a dialogue with the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and consumer authorities to ensure passengers are protected and EU law, respected.

โ†’ europa.eu/!gWtYg9

01.08.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 90    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's simply tree-mendous @verkstan.bsky.social! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒณ

01.08.2025 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Energie, Klimawandel, Umwelt EU-Strategien zum Schutz der Umwelt und zur Minimierung der Gefahren fรผr das Klima und die biologische Vielfalt โ€“ Europa soll der erste klimaneutrale Kontinent werden.

Wir haben uns verpflichtet, bis 2050 klimaneutral zu werden, @paco1.bsky.social! Um das zu erreichen, ergreifen wir MaรŸnahmen an mehreren Fronten: Wir reduzieren Treibhausgasemissionen, investieren in grรผne Technologien, fรถrdern nachhaltigen Verkehr... ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š Mehr dazu hier: europa.eu/!hJ4wKj

01.08.2025 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A large liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker docked at a port terminal, with the text "EU-US TRADE DEAL - Energy aspects" overlaid on the bottom. The image includes the European Union flag and a graphic of the European Commission headquarters.

A large liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker docked at a port terminal, with the text "EU-US TRADE DEAL - Energy aspects" overlaid on the bottom. The image includes the European Union flag and a graphic of the European Commission headquarters.

The US is one of the EU's top energy partners.

The EU-US trade deal will further boost cooperation on secure energy supplies and help us replace Russian energy imports. At the same time, we remain fully committed to achieving climate-neutrality by 2050.

Read more: europa.eu/!j99T3k

31.07.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 41    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

Hello @flordeazalea.bsky.social, the EU-US deal promotes and defends Europeโ€™s interests, and prevents economic damage on both sides. It secures continued access for EU exports to the US market. This helps preserve deeply integrated value chains and safeguard jobs. More here: europa.eu/!xxWHTY

31.07.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

President Zelenskyy's signature on the law restoring NABU & SAPO independence is a welcome step.

Ukraineโ€™s rule of law and anti-corruption reforms should continue. They remain essential for Ukraineโ€™s progress on the European path.

The EU will continue to support these efforts.

31.07.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 319    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Thank you Hannu for supporting our efforts to increase the EU's forest cover๐ŸŒฑ

31.07.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Biodiversity strategy for 2030 Read about the EUโ€™s biodiversity strategy for 2030 - our ambitious and long-term plan to protect nature and reverse the degradation of ecosystems.

Trees help us cool down our towns in the summer, improve air quality and regulate the water cycle.

Thatโ€™s why The EU Biodiversity Strategy commits to planting at least ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ 3 billion additional trees in the EU by 2030.

Learn more โžก๏ธ europa.eu/!RGwp7f

31.07.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
An infographic illustrating the '3-30-300 Rule' for urban greenery. It features stylized drawings of trees and a bench, accompanied by three key guidelines: having 3 large trees visible from your home or workplace, ensuring 30% tree canopy cover in your neighbourhood, and living within 300 meters of a publicly accessible green space

An infographic illustrating the '3-30-300 Rule' for urban greenery. It features stylized drawings of trees and a bench, accompanied by three key guidelines: having 3 large trees visible from your home or workplace, ensuring 30% tree canopy cover in your neighbourhood, and living within 300 meters of a publicly accessible green space

Have you heard of the 3-30-300 ๐ŸŒณ rule?

Everyone should be able to:

๐ŸŒฒ See at least 3 trees from their home
๐ŸŒณ Have 30% tree canopy cover in their neighbourhood
๐Ÿƒ Live within 300 meters of a high-quality green space

31.07.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 340    ๐Ÿ” 122    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

Since the beginning of the year, there have been:

๐Ÿ”ฅ 1,339 firesโฃ
๐ŸŒ292,855 ha burntโฃ
๐ŸŒซ๏ธ9.66 Mt COโ‚‚ emittedโฃ

Europe stands united, ready to help in solidarity and cooperation!

30.07.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Maps from the Copernicus Emergency Management Service are also helping authorities plan their operations.โฃ

๐Ÿšจ The EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre is working day in, day out to mobilise international assistance and support operations on the ground.โฃ

30.07.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A firefighter in protective gear faces a large wildfire, with flames engulfing dry vegetation. The European Union flag is displayed in the top right corner. Text on the image reads: 'Supporting European countries affected by wildfires.

A firefighter in protective gear faces a large wildfire, with flames engulfing dry vegetation. The European Union flag is displayed in the top right corner. Text on the image reads: 'Supporting European countries affected by wildfires.

We are on the ground, ready to help the countries affected by wildfires.

Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, countries are deploying their firefighters, helicopters, and airplanes, alongside the EU's own rescEU firefighting fleet, working hand-in-hand with local teams to fight the flames.

30.07.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 140    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

We are committed to helping EU countries in their efforts to enhance European security and defence.

Find out more about the SAFE initiative: europa.eu/!8X6vBw

30.07.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czechia
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cyprus
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland

30.07.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A silhouette of a military helicopter flying against a bright sky. Overlaid text reads: "DEFENCE FUNDING โ€“ 18 EU countries request โ‚ฌ127 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument." The image includes blue and white design elements and the European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.

A silhouette of a military helicopter flying against a bright sky. Overlaid text reads: "DEFENCE FUNDING โ€“ 18 EU countries request โ‚ฌ127 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument." The image includes blue and white design elements and the European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.

United, ambitious, European security and defence ๐Ÿ’ช

18 European countries have expressed interest in loans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, expected to mobilise up to โ‚ฌ150 billion in investment โฌ‡๏ธ

30.07.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 83    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hereโ€™s more โ†“

Press release: europa.eu/!mbxt96
Q&A: europa.eu/!DvQhkC

30.07.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Moldovan products like plums, apples, and grape juice will have more access to the EU market.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉ For its part, Moldova will import more EU pork, poultry, and dairy.

Onto supporting Moldova's European path through strong economic cooperation.

30.07.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A bright blue sky background, featuring large Moldovan and European Union flags waving over a blurry crowd. The text 'EU Moldova Agreement on a modernised Free Trade Area' is prominently displayed in white. A smaller EU flag logo is in the bottom right corner.

A bright blue sky background, featuring large Moldovan and European Union flags waving over a blurry crowd. The text 'EU Moldova Agreement on a modernised Free Trade Area' is prominently displayed in white. A smaller EU flag logo is in the bottom right corner.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Closer to the EU โ€“ fairly and in a balanced way.

The EU and Moldova agreed to update the terms of their Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.

The agreement will open new doors for Moldovan exporters, with EU farmersโ€™ interests protected โ†“

30.07.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 114    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The political agreement sets out the key parameters of the EU-US trade relationship. It is the first step in a process that will be further expanded over time to cover additional areas and continue to improve market access.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This agreement serves the EU's core economic interests in stable and predictable trade and investment relations between the EU and the US. It fully respects the Unionโ€™s authority to set its own rules and protects sensitive areas of EU agriculture.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”น Ensuring reliable access to critical energy and future-oriented supplies.
๐Ÿ”น Promoting and facilitating mutual investments on both sides of the Atlantic.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”น Joining forces in protecting the steel, aluminium, and copper sectors from unfair and distortive competition.
๐Ÿ”น Liberalising certain trade of mutual interest from the US into the EU.
๐Ÿ”น Strengthening cooperation on economic security.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”น Establishing a single, all-inclusive US tariff ceiling of 15% for EU goods.
๐Ÿ”น Providing special treatment for strategic products such as EU aircraft and aircraft parts, as well as certain chemicals, drug generics, and natural resources, with US tariffs going back to pre-January levels.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It secures continued access for EU exports to the US market, preserving deeply integrated value chains and safeguarding jobs. It also provides the basis for continued transatlantic collaboration.

The key commitments of both sides include โฌ‡๏ธ

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The EU-US deal restores stability and predictability for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
EU and US flags beside each other.

EU and US flags beside each other.

The EU-US transatlantic partnership is the most significant bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world. EU-US trade in goods and services has doubled over the last decade, surpassing โ‚ฌ1.6 trillion in 2024.

29.07.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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In these turbulent times, we need predictability so our companies can plan and invest.

With the EU-US deal, we're securing access to our largest export market.

29.07.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 91    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 156    ๐Ÿ“Œ 36
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EU-US trade deal explained On 27 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald J. Trump agreed a deal on tariffs and trade.

The EU-US transatlantic partnership is the most significant bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world.

The EU-US deal restores stability and predictability for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.

Here's what it means - europa.eu/!vFrJwc

29.07.2025 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 46    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

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