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Devastating wildfires. Floods. Earthquakes.
Extreme events are becoming more frequent, in Europe and around the world.
When disaster strikes, we count on our brave firefighters and first responders.
They embody the best of European solidarity.
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We have designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act.
They now have four months to comply with additional DSA obligations.
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A quick explainer for the key EU moment on 16 September.
SOTEU, or the State of the European Union, is the moment each September when the European Commission President, @vonderleyen, outlines the EU’s priorities and her vision for the year ahead.
A key date in the institutional calendar and one to watch.
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The EU stands with the people of Nepal.
Flash floods have devastated communities already rebuilding from past disasters. We are releasing humanitarian aid to support the response.
Funding will help provide food, healthcare, clean water and shelter.
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📍Nepal, China | Ice-rock avalanche and flash flood event
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EU support to Serbia’s fight against the wildfire continues, with teams from Romania, Germany, Czechia and Slovakia deployed in response to Serbia’s request.
Following an extension request from Serbia, 🇷🇴🇨🇿🇸🇰🇪🇺 assets will remain in the country until 5 September.
#EUCivilProtection# #rescEU#
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Devastating floods have struck communities in Nepal and China.
My thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families who have lost loved ones or are still waiting for news.
We also share a thought for the brave first responders.
Copernicus has been activated to help map the affected areas in Nepal and support the response on the ground.
We stand ready to mobilise further European assistance.
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On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we show our unfaltering support.
Today, we approved €6.1 billion for the air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunition and radars that Ukraine urgently needs.
Europe stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes.
З Днем Незалежності!
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35 years of restored independence.
Ukraine’s spirit is heroic, unbreakable, and indestructible.
We stand united with Ukraine. With over €220 billion mobilised in overall support, our commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty is absolute.
Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security.
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Tonight, our headquarters Berlaymont lights up in the colours of our shared destiny. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
Ukraine is defending the core principles at the heart of Europe: sovereignty, democracy, and the right to choose its own future.
The EU’s solidarity with Ukraine is stronger than ever.
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With great sadness we learned about the passing of former @EU_Commission VP Siim Kallas.
Through his public career he helped shape Estonia’s EU path and key European policies, from transport to administration.
Our condolences to his family, colleagues and friends.
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The Israeli Government’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project is unacceptable.
We have long opposed this step.
It undermines the two-state solution by dividing the West Bank and breaking the territorial continuity of the Palestinian Territories.
We remain committed to a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution.
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As we prepare to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day, we raise the Ukrainian flag in Brussels.
So it can fly proudly at the heart of our Union, where it belongs.
Ukraine will reclaim its security.
Its freedom.
And it will take its rightful place in our Union.
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Today, Romania destroyed a naval drone carrying explosives near its Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea.
An escalating campaign of threats is underway, unsettling our citizens and seeking to divide our Union.
This is hybrid warfare.
The founding mission of our Union is to preserve peace. Today, that also means having the capacity to deter provocation and aggression.
Our Readiness 2030 agenda is mobilising up to EUR 800 billion.
With the European Drone Defence Initiative and the Eastern Flank Watch, we are scaling up production in Europe to deliver capabilities Member States need.
So we can respond to emerging threats with speed, unity and resolve.
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Japan has now joined Horizon Europe.
Japan’s researchers can now partner with teams across the EU.
Together, we will advance global research in health, digital technologies, and climate neutrality ↓
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We've fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its obligations under the Digital Services Act.
The company failed to assess and mitigate risks related to the sale of illegal, unsafe, or counterfeit products on its e-commerce platform.
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Smarter cars mean safer roads.
From 7 July 2026, all new passenger cars and vans across the EU will require these built-in features ↓
Today, we've endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Romania's fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Romania has satisfactorily completed its 38 milestones and 24 targets.
#NextGenerationEU#
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The battle of narratives is going strong.
Our countries are a recurring target.
It is time to act to tell the stories that make us strong. Let’s live our own story!
Protect what matters - our democracy.
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