2 weeks left to join the Ecodesign Forum! ♻️It will gather a wide range of stakeholders to drive the implementation of the new ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, #ESPR.The call is open until 5/12

The EU continues to be a global leader in sustainable financing! 💶 🌱 The investments financed by NGEU Green Bonds are expected to reduce the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 million tonnes per year, which is equivalent to 1.5% of aggregate EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, equivalent to GHG emitted by 15 million EU households! 🏘️ And with €65 billion of NGEU Green Bonds issued so far, the EU is squarely on track to becoming the largest issuer of Green Bonds in the world.

Every woman deserves to feel safe. Every girl deserves to dream freely. Let’s stand together to build a future without fear, injustice, or violence. The Commission is committed to making this vision a reality. This year, the first ever EU legislation on combating violence against women and domestic violence entered into force. It criminalises: 🛑physical violence 🛑psychological 🛑economic 🛑and sexual violence against women across the EU, both offline and online. For the first time ever, the EU criminalises gender-based cyber violence, such as non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including deepfakes. The Commission will continue to do everything possible to protect victims and punish offenders.

More and more EU citizens are saying goodbye to plastic bags every year. The numbers speak for themselves: 4.7 billion fewer plastic bags were used in 2022 than the year before! The champions of waste reduction: 🥇🇧🇪 🥈🇵🇱 🥉🇵🇹 Our Plastics Strategy aims to curb plastic waste and littering and improve the economics of plastics recycling. For a cleaner EU, a healthier planet and safer beaches for all.

In the early hours of Saturday 16 November, the European Parliament and Council of the EU agreed on the annual EU Budget 2025, strengthened by the MFF revision! 💶 🤝It will amount to €199.4 billion and will allow to deliver on the EU’s political priorities and address urgent crises such as recent floods, all while reinforcing EU flagship programs like Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.The Commissioner for the Budget, Johannes Hahn, and the Director General of DG Budget, Stéphanie Riso, have contributed to finding this agreement together – the negotiations were tough but fair and they managed to strike a great balance that will serve EU citizens well.This was likely the last annual budget negotiation of Commissioner Hahn, who is concluding his term as Budget Commissioner – thank you for your excellent cooperation working on the EU budget!

Europe must fight for its freedom to shape its future in an unstable world.We must invest in our prosperity and security.And stay united and true to our values.We will strive for this every single day.Starting from the very first day.

Discover the detailed agenda for this year's edition of the Citizens' Energy Forum ⚡️ taking place on 5 December in Budapest 🇭🇺.Register by 22/11

📣 #EUHaveYourSay and comment on our draft proposal for a repairability index for household tumble dryers 🛠️.The call is open until 3 December 2024

Ensuring shared gas storage capacities in the EU 🇪🇺 is crucial to guarantee security of energy supply & being ready for winter.The binding EU-wide target of 90% was reached already on 19/8. On the deadline 1/11, our #GasStorage is over 95%

🔴 The European Commission fines Teva €462.6 million over misuse of the patent system and disparagement to delay rival multiple sclerosis medicine 👇 ⛔ The Commission found that Teva abused its dominant position to delay competition to its blockbuster medicine for treating multiple sclerosis, Copaxone. This was done by artificially extending Copaxone's patent protection and systematically spreading misleading information about a competing product to hinder its market entry and uptake. 🔍 Our investigation found that Teva abused its dominant position in the markets for glatiramer acetate in Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.❌ Today's decision concludes that Teva's abuses were complementary and together amounted to a single and continuous infringement of EU law.💉 This is the first time the Commission has imposed a fine in relation to these two types of practices.

#Hydrogen accounted for < 2% of EU’s energy consumption in 2022, mainly used to produce chemical products.By 2050, #RenewableHydrogen is to cover 10% of the EU’s energy needs.

Over the last 25 years, the European Commission has strengthened rail transport by improving interoperability, reinforcing safety, and developing rail infrastructure. Some of the recent initatives dedicated to trains: 🇪🇺 10 EU pilot projects to boost cross-border rail, including night trains; 🚄 the trans-European transport network that requires trains travelling at speeds of at least 160 km/h by 2040; 👩 the Women in Rail Award, recognising vital contributions of women in the rail sector.

To address competing land use needs for local, sustainable development in #CoalRegionsEU, explore a spatial planning approach with a new toolkit 🔍!

The EU #RenovationWave strategy sets out measures across the whole renovation chain 🏗️🏚️👷‍♂️ that aim to increase the rate & depth of renovations.It also covers other areas, such as🔹 targeted funding🔹 skilled workers🔹 energy poverty

'Movember' is all about encouraging people to grow moustaches to raise visibility and awareness about some aspects of Men's health – prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.The EU is making a difference thanks to:🎗️ the Beating Cancer plan for better access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and care;🎗the PRAISE-U project that aims to ensure early detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer;💙 the comprehensive mental health approach, which encompasses different initiatives – from employment to education.Every day, the Commission continues to take steps to build a more resilient #HealthUnion for the EU.#EUCancerPlan #HealthUnion

LIFE tackles #EnergyPoverty head-on 💡 Last month, the EPAH International Annual Conference 2024 brought together nearly 500 experts in #Barcelona to discuss sustainable strategies for energy poverty 💡 The #LIFEProjects, ReHABITA and CoolToRise, are making significant impacts by supporting families across Europe with innovative solutions that reduce costs, improve health and increase #EnergyEfficiency.

Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million in European Research Council Synergy Grants, to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The funding fosters collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling them to combine their expertise, knowledge and resources to push the boundaries of scientific discovery.

📺 Watch Anna Vernet, Head of Unit for Antitrust Pharma and Health Services, explain the reasons behind today’s decision to fine Teva €462.6 million ⬇️🗣 "With today's decision, the Commission is sanctioning Teva's illegal behavior and ensuring that effective competition can lower prices, benefiting Europe’s patients and healthcare systems."

OLS News is out! This month, explore tips for learning 29 languages. Take a moment to complete the #OnlineLanguageSupport General Experience Survey and help improve OLS for everyone.

The 🇪🇺 Commission and the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance have announced a new partnership to accelerate the #EnergyTransition away from fossil fuels.

LIFE powers #EUBiodiversity 🌿 #LIFEProjects are empowering farmers to protect nature by rewarding them for improving habitats and wildlife! Check out success stories from Ireland, Latvia, and Spain—where these schemes are helping both the planet and farmers thrive 🌱💚

The EU🇪🇺 stepped up efforts to #ReduceMethane emissions with partners at #COP29.The new 'Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap' will further accelerate the reduction of methane emissions associated with fossil energy production and consumption.

The European Commission has fined META for breaching EU antitrust rules ⬇🗣 'This decision shows once more the Commission's commitment to keeping digital markets competitive and open, giving consumers greater choice and smaller players a fair chance to compete and succeed'.DG Competition's Director for Information Technology, Carlota Reyners Fontana, explains the rationale behind this decision

The Commission welcomes the @ENTSO_E Winter Outlook 2024-2025 report, which confirms that the EU is well-prepared in terms of electricity supply ⚡️ for winter ❄️

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, starting today in 🇦🇿 Baku, the Commission will work with its global partners to: 🌡️ step up international climate action to keep the 1.5°C global warming target alive; 💰 set a new climate finance goal; 🌍 progress on climate adaptation and resilience Governments, industry, civil society, and citizens must work together to tackle the greatest challenge humanity faces.

Share your input on the EU 🇪🇺 #EnergySecurity architecture.The public consultation and a call for evidence are open until 26 November.#EUHaveYourSay 🧑‍💻

We need high-quality data to make sure #PublicProcurement is effective and transparent. At #TEDTogether2024 join us to learn how that data will be enhanced.

🚨 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record. We are already seeing the impacts of climate change across Europe and the world. At COP 29 in Baku 🇦🇿, the EU is pushing to substantially increase climate ambition and pushing for even more action, including: 🟢Setting a new global goal on climate finance 🟢Completing negotiations on international carbon markets 🟢Pursuing COP28 commitments to transition away from fossil fuels 🟢Pushing for more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions 🟢Progressing on adaptation policies and global resilience to climate change 📊 Latest Copernicus ECMWF data. #COP29 #EUatCOP29

DG Energy's new ‘in-focus’ article provides an overview of EU's role leading the global #EnergyTransition 🌐⚡️It also explains EU global objectives and energy partnerships.

The Commission is investing in 133 new #LIFEProgramme projects to support EU's green transition.59 of these projects focus on the clean #EnergyTransition and will🧑‍🤝‍🧑 upskill energy workers🏗️ boost energy renovations🏚️ combat #EnergyPoverty

Provide feed-back on the revised #EUecodesign requirements for external power supplies!The exercise does not only aim at updating the ecodesign rules, it will also provide an important step towards consolidating the EU common charger.

The share of #GeothermalEnergy in the EU’s renewable energy mix is so far small, compared to other #renewables, but it has potential to grow.One of its main advantages is that its not dependent on the weather ☀️🌬️.

🇵🇹Portugal has just launched its test phase for the #SmartReadinessIndicator!Joining 14 other EU countries who are already piloting the SRI’s implementation, with a view to expanding its application.

In the early hours of last Saturday, the European Parliament and Council of the EU agreed on the annual EU Budget 2025, strengthened by the MFF revision! 💶 🤝It will amount to €199.4 billion and will allow to deliver on the EU’s political priorities and address urgent crises such as recent floods, all while reinforcing EU flagship programs like Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.The Commissioner for the Budget, Johannes Hahn, and the Director General of DG Budget, Stéphanie Riso, have contributed to finding this agreement together – the negotiations were tough but fair and they managed to strike a great balance that will serve EU citizens well.This was likely the last annual budget negotiation of Commissioner Hahn, who is concluding his term as Budget Commissioner – thank you for your excellent cooperation working on the EU budget!

Fashion is one of the least sustainable industries worldwide. About 5 million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year in the EU, polluting our planet.🍁🍂🌰 As the season changes, let's think twice before running to the shops. Can you repair, reuse, recycle – or restyle – old clothes? Or browse thrift shops for high-quality, pre-loved clothing?The European Commission is creating a greener, more competitive textiles sector with the 🇪🇺 Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles by:🟢 Tackling greenwashing,️🌏 Restricting the export of textile waste and promoting sustainable textiles globally,🗑️ Reversing overproduction and overconsumption, and discouraging the destruction of unsold or returned textiles,♻️ Setting design requirements for textiles to make them last longer, easier to repair and recycle, as well as requirements on minimum recycled content...… to name just a few!