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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 9h
Freedom to love. Freedom to be.

Today, we've adopted our new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030, focusing on protecting people from violence, ensuring equal rights, and advancing equality for all.

Because equality and freedom are at the heart of Europe.

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link.europa.eu/dDRf4r
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 13h
#GlobalGateway is about giving choices to countries – better choices.

From building bridges across countries to undersea cables linking knowledge across oceans, we are tackling myriad global challenges, delivering a better future for all ↓

link.europa.eu/b9Ccdq
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 13h
The world needs investment.
The right kind of investment.

The Global Gateway Forum starts Thursday, uniting global leaders and stakeholders to explore innovative ways for scaling up Global Gateway investments in partner countries.

Follow the event ↓
link.europa.eu/Fdr74d
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 1d
Steel is crucial for the EU economy.

To protect the sector from unfair global overcapacity and to ensure its long-term viability, we propose:

🔹Limiting tariff-free import volumes
🔹Doubling the level of out-of-quota duty to 50%
🔹Strengthening steel market traceability

link.europa.eu/9gvQyc
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 1d
🇪🇺🤝🇯🇵

The EU and Japan are strengthening research & innovation ties.

Talks on Japan’s association to #HorizonEurope will conclude by end-2025.

By sharing our talent and technology, we’ll drive breakthroughs in climate, energy, mobility, digital, industry, space & health.

link.europa.eu/YFYdGg
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 1d
We will never forget the horror of the Hamas attacks on 7 October and the pain they caused to innocent victims, their families and the entire people of Israel, two years ago.

We honour their memory by working tirelessly for peace.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
Ukrainian culture is European culture.

That's why we continue to support Ukraine’s cultural & creative sectors with the selection of 4 new projects, bringing #CreativeEurope funding for Ukraine to €7M in 2024-2025.

Find out more about the selected projects 👉 link.europa.eu/yrfjyd
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
Find out more about ↓

→ Europe's environment: link.europa.eu/9CcdKH
→ The state of our Oceans: link.europa.eu/kMgRFG
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
The message is clear: nature is our best ally.

Healthy ecosystems and oceans are critical to climate protection, food security, and resilience.

We need vision, unity, and speed.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
Arctic sea ice? The polar warning lights are flashing.

🧊Lost ice in early 2025 equalled an area nearly four times the size of Poland
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
Rising seas mean rising risks.

🌊 Sea levels have climbed 228 millilitres since 1901
🌊 200 million Europeans live along coasts are at risk
🌊 So are European UNESCO heritage sites
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
Oceans are heating up like never before.

🌡️ Spring 2024 hit a record with 21°C global sea temperature
🌡️ Marine heatwaves in 2023-24 broke records, disrupting ecosystems and coastal economies
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
⚠️ Climate resilience is lagging
⚠️ Biodiversity loss threatens food and water security
⚠️ One-third of Europe is facing water stress

And now, the oceans are sounding the alarm.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
✅ Europe has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 37% since 1990
✅ Renewables have more than doubled, powering over 24% of EU's final energy use
✅ Air quality is improving, reducing premature deaths

Our strong policies work, but…
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d
Europe’s environment and oceans are sending a clear message:

Progress has a price. Waters are rising fast.

Here’s what the latest EU reports reveal ↓
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 3d
On #WorldTeachersDay, we thank educators across Europe and beyond for making a difference in our lives.

We’re proud to support them through:
🏫 Erasmus+ Teacher Academies
📱 SELFIE for Teachers tool
🏆 EU Innovative Teaching Awards
📒 A toolkit on fighting disinformation for students
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 4d
We’re proposing €800 million in the next long-term EU budget to strengthen justice and the rule of law.

With better access to justice, stronger victims’ rights, and faster cross-border cooperation, we are building a fairer and more democratic Union.

#ThePowerOfTogether
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 4d
Hamas’ stated readiness to release hostages and engage on the basis of the recent @POTUS proposal is encouraging.

This moment must be seized.

An immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages are within reach.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
Europe inches closer to a toxic-free environment.

We are restricting the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foams.

These ‘forever chemicals' do not break down naturally, posing unacceptable risk to human health and the environment.

Cleaner choices, stronger protection ↓

link.europa.eu/V44rTf
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
Ongoing cooperation with our regional partners is key – as President von der Leyen’s participation at the European Political Community summit showed.

Europe: stronger together, safer together.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering.

Sanctions are tightening, €2 billion will go to drones, and a Reparations Loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, will support long-term military aid.

#StandWithUkraine
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
We are launching the Eastern Flank Watch, with a ‘drone wall’ to guard our borders.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
Investment is surging, with SAFE’s €150 billion just the start.

We are working to close capability gaps, boost interoperability, and drive momentum through capability coalitions.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
When our skies are breached, our resolve must be unbroken.

This week’s informal meeting of the EU leaders reflected a growing awareness of Europe’s defence needs ↓
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 5d
Coming back stronger than ever.

We propose €110.8 million from the Solidarity Fund to help 🇫🇷 Mayotte and La Réunion recover from cyclones Chido and Garance.

This includes reconstruction, housing, and early prevention.

No matter how far, the EU stands by its citizens ↓

link.europa.eu/bcHbT7
Local residents try to find a water pipe near riverbed of the Grande Ravine des Lataniers, near La Possession, after they were severely impacted by the passage of Cyclone Garance, which hit the island on February 28, on the French overseas Indian Ocean island of La Reunion, on March 5, 2025. The death toll from Cyclone Garance, which hit La Reunion Island has risen to five after the discovery of the body of a man in Saint-Paul, in the west of the Indian Ocean island, which was swept on February 28, 2025 by winds of over 200 km/h and very heavy stormy rain. (Photo by Richard BOUHET / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD BOUHET/AFP via Getty Images)
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