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@EC.Europa.eu 🇪🇺 #EUGreenWeek by Manuel @Montijano.info Investing in #NaturePositive Economy each #EUGreenWeek @EIB.org https://Linktr.ee/EUGreenWeek/

40 years ago, the Single European Act was signed in Luxembourg. It gave new momentum to the European project by: ⭐ creating a market without frontiers ⭐ increasing the European Parliament's power ⭐ enhancing the EU's role in the environment, research, and social policy #EUarchives

Ever wonder what happens to clothes that never get sold? Around 4-9% of all textiles in Europe are destroyed before they even get the chance to be worn. With the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, we’re simplifying the process for businesses to reduce this waste ⬇️

The image illustrates the lifecycle of a coat, showing the options after it is unsold. On the left, there is a coat labelled ‘unsold. A red downward arrow indicates that product is damaged or unsafe to be sold, leading to disposal, represented by a pile of damaged clothes. A green upward arrow shows that the coat can be resold, remanufactured, donated, or reused, resulting in 'new life’ represented by a pile of coats ready for sale. The European Union flag is in the bottom right corner.

🌍💧 A clean environment is at the core of Europe’s prosperity. The EU’s revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is set to transform wastewater management across Europe, boosting protection for the public and the environment. Here's what you need to know: 🧵

An illustration of a brown drop of dirty water falling into the filtration system where it becomes cleaner and clearer and flowing away as a blue drop. The text says “Every. Drop. Counts”

Hydrogen is emerging as a promising alternative to fossil fuels, addressing challenges like ✔️ limited grid capacity, ✔️ electricity availability. We support Resato Hydrogen Technology with a €25 million loan to expand their production, research and development. 👉 bit.ly/TheNetherlan...

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50 years of the European Council. Established in 1974, the European Council has played an important role in shaping the EU into the powerful economic and political force it is today. As we come to mark this occasion together, we reaffirm our dedication to solidarity and cooperation.

Working session at a round table. A group of delegation from different countries discussing at the Paris summit of December 1974. François-Xavier Ortoli, President of the EC, steps out of the car as he arrives to the summit in Paris. A pro-European demonstration. A crowd is holding posters, such as “Yes to the Europe of people” written in French. Press conference by the French delegation Valéry Giscard d'Estaing sitting in the middle. A photographer is taking a picture of him giving a speech.

Protecting you if things go wrong. The new Product Liability Directive enters into force. From today, as a 🇪🇺 consumer, you have more rights if something goes seriously wrong because of a product you bought. A win-win for European consumers and for business ↓ europa.eu/!NFwbfG

Illustration of a consumer standing in the shadow of a large superhero figure wearing a blue cape adorned with the EU flag's yellow stars. The text above reads: 'Consumers just unlocked a new superpower!' with the EU emblem in the bottom right corner.

President @nadiacalvino.eib.org completed her tour of the 27 EU capitals. Meetings with EU ministers and government leaders helped shape the EIB Group's 8 strategic priorities, stepping up our investments and addressing the needs of citizens and economies to make Europe stronger.

Don’t forget Valencia, Spain. Don’t forget those who insisted that actions needed to avoid the #ClimateCrisis were “too expensive.” Don’t forget all the record-breaking, historic or “100 year” events we’ve seen lately. They’re not the “new normal. It’s going to keep getting exponentially worse.

A Valencia street filled with crumpled and piled cars left behind after the record-breaking flooding.

Actúe y pida a los líderes mundiales que eliminen gradualmente los combustibles fósiles y realicen la transición a la energía limpia. Antes de la #COP30 se tomarán algunas decisiones importantes que afectarán a todo el planeta y las generaciones futuras www.climaterealityproject.org/act/dear-wor...

Tell World Leaders: Phase out fossil fuels and transition to clean energy

We need real plans to phase out fossil fuels and transition to clean energy. And we need them now. Add your name to show your support and we’ll feature you in the credits.

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Nuestros jóvenes son los menos culpables del cambio climático ✨ Y la generación más eco-consciente de la historia Lo demuestran con grandes ideas y propuestas ↓↓ ► Renovables, movilidad, reciclaje, descarbonización 𝑵𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝑩 🌍

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🛰️🌍🛰️ Copernicus is growing stronger! Yesterday, at 22:20 CET, Copernicus Sentinel-1C launched from 🇫🇷 Kourou, French Guiana. Sentinel-1C joins Sentinel-1A to continue monitoring floods and deforestation, tracking oil spills and illegal maritime activities. #EUSpace

A large rocket launches from a launchpad at night. The rocket is white with a white payload on top. It is surrounded by bright flames and smoke as it ascends into the dark sky.

And just like that… it’s the first College meeting of the new Commission! We’re looking forward to five years of good work with the team from all corners of the continent 🇪🇺 ↓