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News and information from the European Commission.

Part of an EU pilot project for supporting and using social media platforms based on open-source software.

🇪🇺 Official Mastodon account, as verified by:

• The official EU domain in our server’s address: https://europa.eu

• The European Union social media directory: https://europa.eu/!cqPgxB

This profile is from a federated server and may be incomplete. View on remote instance

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🗳️ Do you know which day you’ll be voting? Check this map to see when you can vote in the upcoming European elections on 6-9 June.

Most EU countries will be voting on Sunday 9 June but some will be voting earlier, while others even allow you to vote across multiple days.

Make sure you know exactly when you can .

📷 Copyright: © by European Parliament

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Let’s come together for the European Diversity Month!

👏 A time to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion, and those making tangible efforts to build a true .

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards:

Local authorities with more than 50,000 inhabitants
🥇Zagreb 🇭🇷
🥈Växjö 🇸🇪
🥉La Laguna 🇪🇸
Local authorities with less than 50,000 inhabitants
🥇Corbetta 🇮🇹
🥈 Miranda de Ebro 🇪🇸
🥉 Casares 🇪🇸

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Today, President von der Leyen is celebrating Europe Day in Vilnius.

Lithuania’s commitment to our Union’s security and defence and our shared European values is indispensable.

You’re making Europe so much stronger.

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Thank you for the suggestion, @tinderness. We have edited the post to include ALT-text on our media.

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Thank you for the suggestion, @FiveSeventeen. We have edited the post accordingly.
We wish you a happy Europe Day!

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Happy ! 🇪🇺

Today, on 9 May, we celebrate our unity and solidarity.

A month ahead of the (6-9 June), it is the perfect day to share your wishes for Europe and reflect on which EU you want in the future.

It's time to get involved! → https://europa.eu/!8jtNqP

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Hello @wilhelm! Thanks for asking! Our presence on the fediverse will remain! 🇪🇺 💙 🐘
PS: This photo was taken on 1 May near the Headquarters of the European Commission, it's not a stock photo. We hope you have a great Europe Day!

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That's great to hear, @ang_mo_uncle! ✉️ ✅

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That is wonderful, @daridrea! Democracy is truly something to cherish. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for the elections. 🇪🇺 💙

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🔴 We have sent X a request for information under the Digital Services Act to obtain more details on its content moderation activities, including:

➡ its content moderation resources in light of the reduction in linguistic coverage within our Union, from 11 EU languages to 7;

➡ the implementation of generative AI tools.

This request is a further step in an ongoing investigation, which builds upon the evidence gathering and analysis conducted so far.

More: https://europa.eu/!dhHQmN

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is just around the corner 🇪🇺 !

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration –, a milestone in our history that set the foundation for the European Union as we know it today.

👴🏻 : “Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity.”

Let’s continue to work to build a brighter, more united future for all of us.

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Why do we celebrate on May 9?

On this day in 1950, Robert Schuman delivered a groundbreaking declaration that laid the foundation for the European Union as we know it.

Take a look to learn more about this visionary man who changed the course of European ↓

Photo of Robert Schuman in the Salon de l'Horloge in Paris and the text: 6pm, on Monday 9th May 1950, in the Salon de l'Horloge in Paris. Robert Schuman, aged 64, is about to make history. He is about to deliver the famous Schuman Declaration.
Photo of Robert Schuman and Jean Monet with the Schuman Declaration in the back group and the text: After the Liberation of France, he made European unity his main objective. His friend Jean Monnet inspired him with the idea of placing Franco-German coal and steel production under the responsibility of a High Authority. By sharing their production, the two most powerful countries on the continent could no longer wage war against each other.
Robert Schuman signing the Schuman Declaration and the text: The Schuman Declaration led to the birth of the European Coal and Steel Community on 9 May 1950. The date is now regarded as the birth of the European Union and celebrated each year as Europe Day.

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200 candles today for our Ode to Joy!

The European Union’s anthem turns 2⃣0⃣0⃣ today and it is time to celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece!

Composed in 1824, the excerpt from the prelude to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was adopted as the anthem of the EU in 1985 and is one of the most known symbols of our unity. It speaks volumes through its melody, embodying the shared European ideals of freedom, peace, and solidarity.

One anthem, a whole Union. Happy birthday, Ode to joy!

In the background, the score of the ode to joy. On the upper left-hand side, a text in yellow and highlighted in blue reads “200th anniversary”. Below this, a text in blue highlighted in yellow reads “Ode to Joy”. In the background of both texts, part of the stars of the European emblem. On the bottom right-hand side, the image of Ludwig van Beethoven in yellow and blue. At the center of the image, at the bottom of it, the EU emblem.
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    Vielen Dank für den Kommentar, @Doris! Beethoven ist wahrhaftig eine Inspiration für uns alle!

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    Hello @NatureMC! Rest assured, we are committed to the fediverse and our presence on Mastodon is here to stay.

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    @djembro Thank you for sharing this version! As a musician, you may be interested in the challenge! Check it out here: https://www.ode2joy.eu/

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    Diversity is our Union's strength, and it must be protected and valued 🤝

    Join us in celebrating the 5th , dedicated to recognising companies and organisations that are committed to building inclusive workplaces and communities.

    By championing inclusivity, we can build a future where every individual's talent is recognised and given the opportunity to flourish without barriers.

    ℹ️ European Diversity Month → https://eudiversity2024.eu/european-diversity-month-2024/

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    Hello @VoxClamans! Actually, working towards inclusivity in the workplace does fall within our competence. Did you know that your right to be protected from discrimination at work is enshrined in the treaties that establish the functioning of the EU? You can learn more about what is and what isn't an EU competence here: https://europa.eu/!vT3NFB

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    Where 🇪🇺 history was made.

    🇫🇷 The Clock Room
    🇮🇹 Hall of the Horatii and Curiatii
    🇳🇱 The Hall of Knights in the Hague
    🇱🇺 The Princesse Marie-Astrid Boat
    🇳🇱 The banquet hall of the Limburg provincial government building in Maastricht
    🇬🇷 The Stoa of Attalos
    🇵🇹 The Jerónimos Monastery

    These 7 places played a key role in the creation of our Union.

    What makes them special? Find out now. ↓

    https://europeancommission.medium.com/7-places-that-shaped-the-eus-history-28a7fa61e998

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    Which flag best symbolises Europe's unity?

    Many ideas were submitted to the Council of Europe in the 1950s, but the 🇪🇺 EU flag was unanimously adopted on 8 December 1955.

    Seven decades on, the flag embodies the values of unity, solidarity, diversity and harmony and is the most recognisable symbol of our European identity.

    Ahead of , get to know it ⬇️

    The European flag positioned centrally within the visual, half-colored. Text overlay reads '1 flag 1 direction.' All stars are upright, have five points, and are equally spaced like the hour positions on a clock face.
    Visual displaying various proposals for the EU flag design.
    A circle of stars with text in the middle stating '85% of EU citizens think the flag is a good symbol for the EU.

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    Thanks for the comment @florian! We also think it’s a great flag. ❤️🇪🇺

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    And it’s a wrap! 🎉

    Thanks to all those who joined us and shared so many great moments with us today at our .

    We hope you had a great time experiencing our main building in Brussels through many activities on the site and virtual tours online.

    And the celebrations continue! Stay tuned for the upcoming events all over the EU for on 9 May!

    See EU soon!

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    EU_Commission OP ,
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    Hi @agaudeul! Did you visit us on Saturday? What was your favourite part?

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    📅 On the agenda today → .

    👋 Come visit our headquarters at Berlaymont in Brussels!

    Explore our villages and find out how Europe is striving to become more resilient, fairer, safer and stronger.

    Not in Brussels? There are events taking place across the European Union. Join one close to you!

    Ahead of , this is the moment to celebrate our 🇪🇺 Union together!

    Explore our website to discover events across the EU: https://europa.eu/!3yR6hX

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    The rate of remote work in the EU rose from 11.1% in 2019 to 20% in 2022.

    The use of digital tools and the possibility to work remotely can carry the risk of an ‘always-on' culture. We want to ensure workers’ rights and well-being are prioritised in this age.

    That’s why this week we launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners on fair telework and the right to disconnect.

    More → https://europa.eu/!wV3bPn

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    The EU-New Zealand trade deal entered into force this week 🇪🇺🙌🇳🇿

    Here's how it benefits you:

    🔵 Reduces costs for EU imports/exports
    🔵 Expands service market opportunities
    🔵 Enhances procurement options for EU companies in NZ
    🔵 Facilitates streamlined data flow for better cooperation

    This deal could save EU businesses €140 million a year and increase EU investment in NZ by up to 80%!

    It also prioritises sustainability, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and labour rights.

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    The EU is stronger with the 10 countries that joined our Union two decades ago.

    Today, we proudly unfurl our Union's flag to celebrate .

    This is the symbol of our unity, solidarity and prosperity.

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    💙 20 years.
    💙 10 countries.
    💙 1 enlargement.

    On 1 May 2004, the citizens of 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 became citizens of the EU.

    Since then, we have witnessed growth and prosperity. Real wages have doubled from 2004 to 2023 in these ten countries, while poverty levels have halved.

    Our Union has benefitted from more innovations. The free movement of goods, services, capital and people, have brought greater opportunities for people and businesses.

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    Tomorrow marks 20 years since our European family grew larger.

    The historic 2004 EU enlargement brought new opportunities and greater prosperity for citizens across our Union.

    Tonight, as our building shines brightly, we celebrate two decades of our unity and progress.

    An animated logo reading '20 years together' is projected onto the Berlaymont building of the European Commission at night. The number '0' of the logo is composed of blue, yellow, and orange streaks, symbolizing a fireworks display. The stars of the EU flag appear alongside the logo.

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    Arigato, Japan! 🇪🇺 🤝 🇯🇵

    We've signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan on digital identities and trust services. This means simplified processes and improved efficiency in managing digital identities, boosting online commerce, and creating new business opportunities for both partners.

    The EU and Japan also committed to further cooperation on AI, 5G, 6G, as well as semiconductors, HPC, and more.

    ℹ️: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news-redirect/828440

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    Are you aware of harmful practices by companies under the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act?

    We've launched whistleblower tools to report violations of obligations by Very Large Online Platforms, Search Engines and gatekeepers under the and .

    Make an anonimous report ↓

    DSA: https://digital-services-act-whistleblower.integrityline.app/
    DMA: https://digital-markets-act-whistleblower.integrityline.app/

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    We have opened formal proceedings against Meta to assess whether Facebook and Instagram may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to:

    ▪️ Disinformation
    ▪️ Visibility of political content
    ▪️ Non-availability of election-monitoring tools
    ▪️ Mechanisms to flag illegal content

    More info: https://europa.eu/!h4Tjfy

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    🔴 We designated Apple’s iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.

    Our investigation shows that its tablet operating system is an important gateway for businesses to reach consumers due to its large and commercially attractive user base and its importance for specific use cases.

    We also discovered that Apple leverages its large ecosystem to disincentivise end users from switching to other tablet operating systems.

    We will keep monitoring compliance very closely.

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    Read more about our decision on Apple's iPadOS ➡ https://europa.eu/!7y3HYT

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    We should never take democracy for granted.

    🎥 Video: European Parliament - © European Union

    A video from the European Parliament's campaign: Use your vote or others will decide for you. It shows the stories of a generation of European Citizens telling their experience to younger ones.

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    Thank you for your comment, @RosePuckey! Understanding our history is key to shaping a better future and safeguarding democracy.

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    What happens in Ukraine will shape the future of our Union forever.

    People of Ukraine are carrying this heavy burden on their shoulders for all of us and paying the ultimate price every day for that.

    They have made their European choice and we have made our Ukrainian choice.

    And the decisions we will take in the next months will decide who wins the future of Europe.

    So together, let us stay united. Let us stay strong with Ukraine. And let us stay ambitious on enlargement and reform.

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    The @EU_Commission has close to 100.000 followers on ActivityPub/Mastodon. So what happens next? Well. The EU will shut down their instance https://social.network.europa.eu in a few weeks:

    "EU Voice and EU Video will be officially closed on 18 May 2024."

    So much for their promises of having an Open Source policy and being focused finding better ways to communicate with us outside of walled gardens like Twitter, Facebook etc.

    https://www.edps.europa.eu/press-publications/press-news/press-releases/2024/edps-decentralised-social-media-pilot-end-successful-story_de#wtEtransModal

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    Hi, @jwildeboer! In light of the @EDPS's announcement that their pilot instance is coming to an end, we want to make it clear that our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay. 😊

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    📣 The day draws near!

    Next Saturday is and we're opening our doors from 10 am to 6 pm. Come and celebrate with us to get a taste of Europe! 🇪🇺

    Explore our website to discover all the events happening across the EU to celebrate together: https://europeday.europa.eu/index_en

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    Our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay.

    We are working on a solution to ensure our continued presence on your feeds, taking full advantage of Mastodon's identity portability.

    And we are even growing the team behind our Mastodon presence, increasing efforts to engage with your comments on our posts.

    We are fully committed to being a real part of the conversation in the fediverse.

    Interested in our next steps? Follow us as we take on this new chapter.

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    📢 Calling all researchers!

    This week we announced new calls worth over €1.25 billion to support research under the Horizon Europe’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.

    This includes the prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships, co-financing programmes programmes, and the innovative Feedback to Policy initiative.

    Don't miss your chance to apply and shape the future of research and innovation on a global scale!

    More: https://europa.eu/!6rhQWG

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    Die @EU_Commission gibt @Mastodon und @peertube auf, weil @EDPS keine Agentur innerhalb der Kommission finden konnte, die es weiter betreibt.

    Ein Kniefall vor den Überwachungsplattformen wie Instagram, Facebook, TikTok und Co. Digitale Souveränität am Arsch. Das ist so frustrierend. 😔

    https://www.edps.europa.eu/press-publications/press-news/press-releases/2024/edps-decentralised-social-media-pilot-end-successful-story_de

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    @kuketzblog @Mastodon @peertube @EDPS
    Wir sind dem fediverse sehr verbunden und unser Account wird bestehen bleiben. 🇪🇺 💙 🐘

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    Today, we've designated Shein as a Very Large Online Platform under the .

    Shein is a online fashion retailer with over 45 million monthly users in 🇪🇺.

    Following the designation, the platform will have to comply with the most stringent rules under the DSA within four months of its notification.

    This brings the total of very large online platforms and search engines under the DSA to 23.

    More: https://europa.eu/!gWNqjb

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    😡 The @EU_Commission is giving up on @Mastodon and @peertube because @EDPS couldn’t find an agency within the commission to continue operating it.

    https://www.edps.europa.eu/press-publications/press-news/press-releases/2024/edps-decentralised-social-media-pilot-end-successful-story_en

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    Hi @Jeremiah! We are committed to the fediverse and our account will survive.

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    Two years ago, embarked on a pioneering journey launching a pilot project of two decentralised social media platforms: & .

    18 May will mark the end of the project. Time to review the results of this successful story.

    Read Press Release https://europa.eu/!yJqDgK

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    Hi @po3mah! Thank you for the offer, and for being an active part of our community on the fediverse. Know that we intend to keep our account running, and are actively working on a solution.

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    We must protect our free and fair .

    This is why we have conducted a stress test to ensure the readiness of Very Large Online Platforms to counter potential manipulation and interference using the tools provided by the Digital Services Act.

    It addressed multiple scenarios, including:

    ⚠ Information manipulation via deep fakes, other AI uses
    ⚠ Attempts of suppression of voices
    ⚠ Intentional spread of false information
    ⚠ Online incitement to violence

    More: https://europa.eu/!DCgXGb

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    Equal work deserves equal pay.
    And equal pay needs transparency.

    One year ago, the EU Pay Transparency Directive was approved, bringing us a step closer to equality.

    This is particularly important for women, who still earn less than men for the same work.

    These rules will help end pay discrimination by ensuring:
    🔸Pay transparency for jobseekers
    🔸Right to information for employees
    🔸Reporting on gender pay gap
    🔸Joint pay assessment

    Details: https://europa.eu/!hBvTtj

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    🌿 Let's embrace the 4 R's: Reduce, reuse, recycle... and repair!

    Today, the European Parliament adopted the 'Right to Repair' Directive. By promoting repairs both within and beyond the legal guarantee, it will soon mean:

    🟢 Easier product fixes
    🟢 Money saved
    🟢 Less waste

    By repairing and using our goods for longer, EU consumers can not only practice sustainable consumption but also save a significant amount of money in the process!

    ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!7nWBDb

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    Hi @Bandie! Thanks for raising this point. The new rules aim at promoting repairs while also helping consumers save money. If the product is within the legal guarantee and when repair is cheaper or equal in cost, sellers will have to provide free repair. Producers of many goods will be obliged to repair even after the guarantee has expired. Check the link in the post to learn more.

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