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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 28d

🇪🇺 Heads up! All you need to know about this year's State of the EU speech! List of new initiatives and priorities are all here ⬇️ #SotEU

State of the Union 2025

On 10 September 2025, President von der Leyen delivers the State of the Union (SOTEU) annual address to the European Parliament. Tune in to find out more.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 28d

Full solidarity with Poland. 🇵🇱🇪🇺

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28d

Today, we have seen a reckless and unprecedented violation of Poland and Europe's airpace by more than 10 Russian Shahed drones.

Europe stands in full solidarity with Poland.

Europa jest w pełni solidarna z Polską.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 28d

Climate change is making each summer harsher and more dangerous.

We are radically stepping up climate resilience efforts, and we also need tools to respond when disaster strikes.

This is why we will propose a new European firefighting hub. We know the difference EU cooperation makes.

An orange firefighting helicopter is releasing a large stream of water over a forested mountainous area under a blue sky with clouds. The text "State of the Union 2025" appears in the top left corner, and "#SOTEU" with the EU flag is in the bottom right corner.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 28d

Russia should pay for the war it started.

To finance Ukraine’s war effort, we support a new solution: a Reparations Loan on the basis of Russian assets – the cash balances associated to these assets.

A person wearing a military camouflage uniform with a prominent yellow trident patch (the symbol of Ukraine) on the sleeve is holding a drone remote controller with a screen. The words "State of the Union 2025" are displayed in the top left corner, and the hashtag "#SOTEU" with the EU flag appears in the bottom right.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 28d

Europe’s independence is about protecting our freedoms. And free press is the backbone of democracy.

We will launch a Media Resilience Programme to support journalism and media literacy.

And keep backing independent and local media - because corruption happens in the dark.

A person holding a microphone is standing outdoors, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background. The words "State of the Union 2025" are displayed in the top left corner, and the hashtag "#SOTEU" with the EU flag appears in the bottom right.

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Jul 16

This is a budget for the realities of today, as well as the challenges of tomorrow.

Today we present our proposal.

Now we continue the work, with the European Parliament, Member States, with citizens and businesses.

→ europa.eu/!RtrmHr

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jul 15

Strong 🇪🇺 presence at 6th EU-China high-level dialogue in Beijing 🇨🇳 yesterday. Climate, energy, environment, circular economy, preparations for #COP30... full readout here ⬇️ @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu

Readout from the 6th EU-China High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate

At the 6th EU-China High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate in Beijing, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to climate action, clean energy, circular economy, and global biodiversity goals—sett...

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · Jul 14

In 🇨🇳, good meeting with BNP Paribas and the European Chamber of Commerce in China. We exchanged on EU-China business relations.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jul 7

🔔 Got thoughts about cars, vans and their CO2-emissions? Let us hear them! Public consultation just opened. Details below. 🇪🇺🚗🚐🇪🇺

Commission launches public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and on car labelling

The Commission has launched a public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and the Car Labelling Directive. Citizens and stakeholders can help shape the EU’s path to cleaner vehicle...

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌍 Happened yesterday: 🇪🇺Commission presented 2040 climate law and a new way to achive our #climate targets. Comprehensive info pack ⬇️

EU Climate Law: new way to reach 2040 targets

The Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Jul 1

🇩🇰🇪🇺 God arbejdslyst, @eu2025dk.bsky.social!

The 8th Danish Presidency of the EU Council begins.

For the next 6 months, it will focus on two key priorities: a secure Europe and a competitive, green Europe.

We are ready to work closely to ensure they snap perfectly into place ↓

europa.eu/!Yv7CN9

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Jun 30

As shown in the latest Eurobarometer results, European citizens want the EU to continue leading with ambition to mitigate climate change.

We are rising to the challenge, working with EU countries to build a greener, more resilient Europe for all.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jun 30

🥵🌞🌍 Heatwave news: overwheming majority of Europeans consider climate action a priority and support the EU's decarbonisation policies. 🇪🇺Read everything about the latest #Eurobarometer study here⬇️

Europeans consider tackling climate change a priority and support energy independence*

A large majority of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem (85%), according to a new Eurobarometer survey published today.

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bljungbryssel.bsky.social @bljungbryssel.bsky.social · Jun 30

#EU #USA #Skatter
EU behöver inte ändra sin lag om minimibeskattning (OECD pelare 2) pga G7:s uppgörelse om att USA i stället ska använda egen lag.
USA:s beskattning blir parallellt system till OECD:s, en "säker hamn".
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jun 20

New 🇪🇺 rules for smartphones! 📱Read all about it ⬇️

New EU rules for durable, energy-efficient and repairable smartphones and tablets start applying

Designed to boost the product lifespan, energy efficiency, and ease of repair, the measures will also help consumers make more informed and sustainable purchasing choices.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jun 18

The phase-out started back in 2022, correct! Now we will complete the process with gradual ban.

Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jun 18

The 🇪🇺 is closing the tap on Russian gas and oil. EU Commission proposed new rules to make it happen, read more here ⬇️ #energy #EU #RePowerEU

Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports into the EU

The EU will gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027, under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission today.

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · Jun 17

EU environment ministers met today and adopted a position on end-of-life vehicles,— boosting sustainability in the automotive sector and advancing the #EUGreenDeal.

They also discussed the upcoming #COP30, global climate & ocean action, water resilience, and more. 👇
europa.eu/!9VDGKB

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · Jun 18

Just in: EU reached an agreement to streamline #CBAM. A win for both climate policy and competitiveness of 🇪🇺companies. We’ve sealed the deal in record time as well! #climate #EU #competitiveness Read more here ⬇️

Commission welcomes political agreement to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism

The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council today on the Commission proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU\'s carbo...

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · May 28

🌍 Climate & energy news: 🇪🇺 EU Member States are staying the course on their climate & energy commitments. Our assessment is now out, read all about it here ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans

EU Member States have significantly closed the gap to achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets, according to the European Commission\'s assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans.

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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) @irena-official.bsky.social · May 26

In line with its mandate to advance a #sustainable and inclusive #energytransition, IRENA will, starting tomorrow, host and actively participate in high-level dialogues at the #WorldUtilitiesCongress. Join us at the IRENA Pavilion and learn more:
www.irena.org/Events/2025/...

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · May 25

Good call with POTUS.

The EU and US share the world’s most consequential and close trade relationship.

Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.

To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · May 23

Random Friday good news: 🇪🇺 grants Finnish blueberry pastry the coveted PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). Mustikkakukko (rolls off the tongue doesn't it!) comes from Savolax in Eastern 🇫🇮 and is delish.
Tästä lisää suomeksi ⬇️

Perinneruoka | Mustikkakukko sai EU:n nimisuojan

Savolainen mustikkakukko on 16. suomalainen rekisteröity nimitys.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · May 22

‼️Transport poverty is a barrier to social and climate justice. 🇪🇺Commission today gave recommendations to break down those barriers to ensure fair access to affordable and reliable transport for all Europeans. Read more ⬇️

Recommendations for Member States to help tackle transport poverty and promote fair, sustainable mobility

The Commission adopted a Recommendation which proposes several measures to tackle the complex challenges of transport poverty across the EU.

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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · May 20

Great to open the Climate Change Adaptation Mission Forum in Wrocław.

We need to continue our climate action efforts to cut emissions. But on top of that, we need to adapt to our changing environment, be better prepared and more resilient.

➡️ europa.eu/!DBCPkH

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