We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. This is not about whether children can access social media. It is about when social media can access our children. For a safer start online for every child ↓ link.europa.eu/NR9c9h

In the EU, social media platforms are accountable for their addictive designs. Our investigation of Instagram and Facebook shows Meta has not adequately assessed the risks of features such as infinite scroll, auto-play, push notifications, and recommender systems.

Ukraine's ingenuity lies at the heart of its success in resisting Russia's full-scale invasion. It is this ingenuity that we want to support. Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine's defence. More will follow. link.europa.eu/Rpkvhd

Happy to join W. With President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu on board too, we want to diversify our online presence. W is European. User friendly. Privacy preserving. With no bots. Let’s stay connected, across Europe and beyond.

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 2mo ago

Warm Welcome to all followers on W 👌 User friendly 🔓 Open source AT Protocol 🔒 Privacy preserving 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Humans only / No bots And 🇪🇺 European!

The AI revolution is global and Europe is deepening cooperation with trusted partners around the world. In New Delhi at the AI Impact Summit, I met with Ministers, CEOs and leading experts from across the world to discuss how we can turn AI’s transformative power into shared progress.

We have launched an investigation against Shein under the Digital Services Act. It will focus on Shein’s sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material, its addictive design, lack of transparency of its recommender systems. More: link.europa.eu/rVJcB9

We are stronger when we act as Europe. The mandate from Europeans is clear: 🔹 74% support for defence investment 🔹 52% trust the EU to strengthen security 🔹 53% see Space Policy as a key security tool Europe is investing in our collective sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.

We preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. Our investigation suggests that the platform did not properly consider how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including children and vulnerable adults. ↓

We are opening an investigation into Grok because we believe that X may have breached the DSA. We have seen antisemitic content, non-consensual deepfakes of women, and child sexual abuse material. In Europe, no company will make money by violating our fundamental rights. link.europa.eu/Fh8h84

"We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content. This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting. I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter." — Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu

The European Commission strongly condemns the travel restrictions imposed by the US. Our digital legislation has been democratically decided by the European Parliament and our Member States.

The EC has fined X with €120 million for breaching the Digital Services Act. Today, we also accepted TikTok’s commitments. Our objective is not a fine. When platforms offer solid commitments, we accept them. If they do not, we take action. More info X: lnkd.in/euP-8t6t TikTok: lnkd.in/ezzKHVzF

Welcome to SAFE, Canada! When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer. Our Joint Statement ↓ link.europa.eu/QCDtpr

All 19 Member States submitted their National Defence Investment plans for SAFE 🇪🇺 15 Member States have included support for Ukraine🇺🇦. More than expected! And we talk about billions, not millions. SAFE is vital for EU defence readiness and our industrial base. #SAFE

We want to make Europe’s digital rules simpler, clearer and faster. In a nutshell: 🇪🇺 Easier compliance and lower costs 🇪🇺 More room for innovation 🇪🇺 Trust and protection remaining at the core This is the Digital Package!

Today, the @ec.europa.eu adopted proposals on Military Mobility and the EU Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap — two essential packages on the path toward European #DefenceReadiness 🇪🇺 My remarks ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Grok’s antisemitic output is appalling. It goes against Europe’s fundamental rights and values. The DSA is clear: hate speech has no place online in Europe. We already took action on GPAI risks, including X’s chatbot in March. We are in touch with X: the company must act on its chatbots risks.

Le 13 novembre 2015, Paris était frappée en plein cœur. Des vies furent violemment fauchées à la terrasse des cafés, dans une salle de concert, dans l’insouciance d’une soirée ordinaire. Dix ans plus tard, la France se recueille. Nous nous recueillons avec elle. link.europa.eu/frHtNX

Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe! We are uniting two research powerhouses. For cutting-edge innovation that will boost our energy security, digital transformation, health and so much more. Today is a good day for science, and for our EU-Switzerland partnership.

🛡️A key step toward full #EUDefence readiness! 🇪🇺 Political agreement reached on the Mini-Omnibus, boosting investments with: 🔹More flexible funding 🔹Option for Ukraine 🇺🇦 to join the EDF 🔹Milestone for #ReArmEU 🔹Stronger support for dual-use & innovation 🔗https://link.europa.eu/4kPmqr

Productive virtual meetings with CEOs of EU Chips manufacturers Infineon, STMicroelectronics, NXP and Acea to discuss the resilience of the EU chips supply chain. Tomorrow meeting Nexperia. Important lessons being drawn for our #ChipsAct 2.0 foreseen beginning of 2026

Preliminary findings: 🚫TikTok & Meta failed to grant researchers adequate access to public data. 🚫Meta failed to provide simple ways to notify illegal content and to allow users to challenge moderation decisions. This is a duty, not a choice. link.europa.eu/JYQrBX

Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap. With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030. A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs. Our work continues at the European Council next week.⁩

Let’s put AI into action with the Apply AI Strategy! The new strategy presented today is designed to boost the use of AI across both industry and the public sector. ⬇️

1/5 Today I chaired a VTC w Defence Ministers from 🇪🇺 Frontline countries 🇫🇮🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇷🇴🇧🇬, joined by HRVP @kajakallas, 🇩🇰 Presidency. 🇺🇦shared with us their invaluable experience how to implement #EasternFlankWatch, our flagship defence initiative.🇸🇰🇭🇺also joined our discussions.

This is how Europe gets serious about security 👇 With SAFE, our Security and Defence Action for Europe. ✅ 19 EU countries requested its activation 🇧🇪🇧🇬🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪🇬🇷🇪🇸🇫🇷🇭🇷🇮🇹🇨🇾🇱🇻🇱🇹🇭🇺🇵🇱🇵🇹🇷🇴🇸🇰🇫🇮 ✅ All €150 billion fully subscribed ✅ Firm support for 🇺🇦 Europe is delivering on defence ↓ europa.eu/!YmtfQB

Cyberbullying: children, we need your views! Are you between 12 and 17? Help shape the new EU Action Plan on Cyberbullying. Take part in our online survey on the EU Children’s Participation Platform, available in all EU languages. europa.eu/!xbPxry

19 Member States, including Latvia, have requested support via our SAFE Defence instrument. I’m pleased to announce that we have reached full subscription of SAFE. The whole €150 billion. This is a European success. europa.eu/!JQhYyG

Delighted to see big interest of 🇪🇺Member States in #SAFE loans. Up to €150 bn will reach European defence industry & contribute to ramping up European defence #Readiness This is a major step towards achieving our defence goals quickly & decisively! ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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18 initial Member States request at least €127 billion under the SAFE defence instrument\nThe Commission welcomes the expression of interest from Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Fr...

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