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🇪🇺 European Commission Spokesperson for energy, climate, transport and environment.
🇪🇺Happy RePowerEU gas day to those who celebrate! Today, imports of RU gas under new short & long term contracts will be banned. More here ⬇️
energy.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...
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Commission publishes updated guidance on REPowerEU Gas Regulation
The Commission has published an updated guidance on the implementation of the REPowerEU Gas regulation.
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-publishes-updated-guidance-repowereu-gas-regulation-2026-03-18_en
11 days ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
12 days ago
Statement with
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
on the Druzhba pipeline ↓
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🇪🇺 Out today: Clean energy sources remain the only mid-term response to reduce EU's exposure to price volatility. New proposals out, read more:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Commission presents measures to increase EU\'s energy independence and affordability
Today, the European Commission presented first initiatives to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_555
19 days ago
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🇪🇺Commission meeting with Qatar confirms ongoing energy cooperation.
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EU-Qatar: Meeting confirms ongoing energy cooperation
Ditte Juul-Jorgensen, Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, met today with Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs.
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-qatar-meeting-confirms-ongoing-energy-cooperation-2026-03-10_en
19 days ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
19 days ago
Europe needs homegrown, low-carbon energy sources. Nuclear & renewables together have a key role to play. Nuclear energy is available around the clock, providing electricity all year. Europe has been a pioneer in nuclear technology. And can lead again →
link.europa.eu/jwqwNv
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Ursula von der Leyen
19 days ago
I met Prime Minister Robert Fico in Paris today. We discussed the need for affordable energy prices for Europeans while maintaining secure supplies for Slovakia and the EU. Our energy independence is at stake. This will also be a central topic at our upcoming EUCO Summit.
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🇪🇺Energy Union Task Force today: No immediate SoS risks amid evolving developments in the Middle East. The direct impact on EU energy markets remains limited. More concerned over rising energy prices. Read more:
energy.ec.europa.eu/news/energy-...
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Energy Union Task Force meets to discuss energy security and prices in Europe
In a meeting of the Energy Union Task Force (EU TF) convened by the European Commission today, discussions centered on evaluating Europe’s energy security and prices, amid evolving developments in the...
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/energy-union-task-force-meets-discuss-energy-security-and-prices-europe-2026-03-05_en
24 days ago
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European Commission
about 1 month ago
🔸 Energy security To keep the lights on, we’ve delivered 11278 power generators and relocated an entire thermal power plant to Ukraine. Our goal is to repair, connect, and stabilise the energy grid.
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European Commission
about 1 month ago
Four years of extraordinary courage. 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s fight for freedom is the fight for our shared European values. The EU stands united in its unwavering support against Russia's war of aggression. We are with you for as long as it takes.
#StandWithUkraine
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European Investment Bank
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Today marks four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. From restoring critical infrastructure and reconnecting rail links to reopening schools and strengthening essential services, rebuilding is helping communities move forward, day by day ⤵️
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🇺🇦🇪🇺 Four years today. Russia has relentlessly, systematically and strategically destroyed Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 🇺🇦Today in Kyiv, the EU announced it will work with Ukraine on a new energy security and preparedness plan. Full joint statement here:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Joint Statement by the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia\'s invasion of Ukrai...
Today, four years ago Russia started its full-scale and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Once again, we pay tribute to the brave people of Ukraine, who continue to resist and defend their co
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_458
about 1 month ago
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A deal is a deal. 🇪🇺 Commission requests full clarity on the steps the U.S. intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling. The EU expects the U.S. to honour its commitments set out in the Joint Statement - just as the EU stands by its commitments.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Press corner
Highlights, press releases and speeches
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/home/en
about 1 month ago
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🇪🇺 Heads up! All you need to know about this year's State of the EU speech! List of new initiatives and priorities are all here ⬇️
#SotEU
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State of the Union 2025
On 10 September 2025, President von der Leyen delivers the State of the Union (SOTEU) annual address to the European Parliament. Tune in to find out more.
https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/state-union/state-union-2025_en
7 months ago
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Full solidarity with Poland. 🇵🇱🇪🇺
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7 months ago
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European Commission
7 months ago
Climate change is making each summer harsher and more dangerous. We are radically stepping up climate resilience efforts, and we also need tools to respond when disaster strikes. This is why we will propose a new European firefighting hub. We know the difference EU cooperation makes.
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European Commission
7 months ago
Russia should pay for the war it started. To finance Ukraine’s war effort, we support a new solution: a Reparations Loan on the basis of Russian assets – the cash balances associated to these assets.
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European Commission
7 months ago
Europe’s independence is about protecting our freedoms. And free press is the backbone of democracy. We will launch a Media Resilience Programme to support journalism and media literacy. And keep backing independent and local media - because corruption happens in the dark.
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Ursula von der Leyen
9 months ago
This is a budget for the realities of today, as well as the challenges of tomorrow. Today we present our proposal. Now we continue the work, with the European Parliament, Member States, with citizens and businesses. →
europa.eu/!RtrmHr
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Strong 🇪🇺 presence at 6th EU-China high-level dialogue in Beijing 🇨🇳 yesterday. Climate, energy, environment, circular economy, preparations for
#COP30
... full readout here ⬇️
@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
@wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu
@jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
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Readout from the 6th EU-China High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate
At the 6th EU-China High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate in Beijing, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to climate action, clean energy, circular economy, and global biodiversity goals—sett...
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-reads/news/readout-6th-eu-china-high-level-dialogue-environment-and-climate-2025-07-15_en
9 months ago
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Wopke Hoekstra
9 months ago
In 🇨🇳, good meeting with BNP Paribas and the European Chamber of Commerce in China. We exchanged on EU-China business relations.
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🔔 Got thoughts about cars, vans and their CO2-emissions? Let us hear them! Public consultation just opened. Details below. 🇪🇺🚗🚐🇪🇺
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Commission launches public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and on car labelling
The Commission has launched a public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and the Car Labelling Directive. Citizens and stakeholders can help shape the EU’s path to cleaner vehicle...
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-reads/news/commission-launches-public-consultation-co2-emission-standards-cars-and-vans-and-car-labelling-2025-07-07_en
9 months ago
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🌍 Happened yesterday: 🇪🇺Commission presented 2040 climate law and a new way to achive our
#climate
targets. Comprehensive info pack ⬇️
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EU Climate Law: new way to reach 2040 targets
The Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels.
https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/eu-climate-law-new-way-reach-2040-targets-2025-07-02_en
9 months ago
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European Commission
9 months ago
🇩🇰🇪🇺 God arbejdslyst,
@eu2025dk.bsky.social
! The 8th Danish Presidency of the EU Council begins. For the next 6 months, it will focus on two key priorities: a secure Europe and a competitive, green Europe. We are ready to work closely to ensure they snap perfectly into place ↓
europa.eu/!Yv7CN9
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European Commission
9 months ago
As shown in the latest Eurobarometer results, European citizens want the EU to continue leading with ambition to mitigate climate change. We are rising to the challenge, working with EU countries to build a greener, more resilient Europe for all.
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🥵🌞🌍 Heatwave news: overwheming majority of Europeans consider climate action a priority and support the EU's decarbonisation policies. 🇪🇺Read everything about the latest
#Eurobarometer
study here⬇️
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Europeans consider tackling climate change a priority and support energy independence*
A large majority of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem (85%), according to a new Eurobarometer survey published today.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1376
9 months ago
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9 months ago
#EU
#USA
#Skatter
EU behöver inte ändra sin lag om minimibeskattning (OECD pelare 2) pga G7:s uppgörelse om att USA i stället ska använda egen lag. USA:s beskattning blir parallellt system till OECD:s, en "säker hamn". -
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New 🇪🇺 rules for smartphones! 📱Read all about it ⬇️
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New EU rules for durable, energy-efficient and repairable smartphones and tablets start applying
Designed to boost the product lifespan, energy efficiency, and ease of repair, the measures will also help consumers make more informed and sustainable purchasing choices.
https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-durable-energy-efficient-and-repairable-smartphones-and-tablets-start-applying-2025-06-20_en
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The 🇪🇺 is closing the tap on Russian gas and oil. EU Commission proposed new rules to make it happen, read more here ⬇️
#energy
#EU
#RePowerEU
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Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports into the EU
The EU will gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027, under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission today.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1504
9 months ago
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EU Council
9 months ago
EU environment ministers met today and adopted a position on end-of-life vehicles,— boosting sustainability in the automotive sector and advancing the
#EUGreenDeal
. They also discussed the upcoming
#COP30
, global climate & ocean action, water resilience, and more. 👇
europa.eu/!9VDGKB
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Just in: EU reached an agreement to streamline
#CBAM
. A win for both climate policy and competitiveness of 🇪🇺companies. We’ve sealed the deal in record time as well!
#climate
#EU
#competitiveness
Read more here ⬇️
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Commission welcomes political agreement to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council today on the Commission proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU\'s carbo...
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1563
9 months ago
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🌍 Climate & energy news: 🇪🇺 EU Member States are staying the course on their climate & energy commitments. Our assessment is now out, read all about it here ⬇️
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EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans
EU Member States have significantly closed the gap to achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets, according to the European Commission\'s assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1337
10 months ago
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
10 months ago
In line with its mandate to advance a
#sustainable
and inclusive
#energytransition
, IRENA will, starting tomorrow, host and actively participate in high-level dialogues at the
#WorldUtilitiesCongress
. Join us at the IRENA Pavilion and learn more:
www.irena.org/Events/2025/...
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Ursula von der Leyen
10 months ago
Good call with POTUS. The EU and US share the world’s most consequential and close trade relationship. Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively. To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9.
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Random Friday good news: 🇪🇺 grants Finnish blueberry pastry the coveted PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). Mustikkakukko (rolls off the tongue doesn't it!) comes from Savolax in Eastern 🇫🇮 and is delish. Tästä lisää suomeksi ⬇️
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Perinneruoka | Mustikkakukko sai EU:n nimisuojan
Savolainen mustikkakukko on 16. suomalainen rekisteröity nimitys.
https://www.hs.fi/suomi/art-2000011253642.html
10 months ago
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‼️Transport poverty is a barrier to social and climate justice. 🇪🇺Commission today gave recommendations to break down those barriers to ensure fair access to affordable and reliable transport for all Europeans. Read more ⬇️
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Recommendations for Member States to help tackle transport poverty and promote fair, sustainable mobility
The Commission adopted a Recommendation which proposes several measures to tackle the complex challenges of transport poverty across the EU.
https://transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/recommendations-member-states-help-tackle-transport-poverty-and-promote-fair-sustainable-mobility-2025-05-22_en
10 months ago
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Wopke Hoekstra
10 months ago
Great to open the Climate Change Adaptation Mission Forum in Wrocław. We need to continue our climate action efforts to cut emissions. But on top of that, we need to adapt to our changing environment, be better prepared and more resilient. ➡️
europa.eu/!DBCPkH
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EU Council
10 months ago
🇪🇺 🇬🇧 A new chapter in the relationship between the UK and the EU. At the
#EUUKsummit
, the leaders: ✅agreed a new strategic partnership ✅reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global issues ✅established an EU-UK security and defence partnership Read the main results →
europa.eu/!DW4wWc
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EU-UK summit
Meeting in London, EU and UK leaders agreed a new strategic partnership, reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global issues and established an EU-UK security and defence partnership.
https://europa.eu/!DW4wWc
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Yan Qin
10 months ago
Though this might still be a long procedure given all the technicalities, but the collaboration EU/UK will already inject positive momentum into global carbon pricing and support the construction of carbon markets/and linking elsewhere
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So what was agreed today in London between the EU 🇪🇺 and UK 🇬🇧 on energy and climate? Read our Q&A here ⬇️
#electricity
#ETS
#EU
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Questions and answers on the package agreed at EU-United Kingdom Summit
SUMMIT PACKAGE\nWhat does the Summit package consist of? \nThere are three concrete outputs from today\'s Summit: \n\nEU-United Kingdom Joint Statement \n\n\nSecurity and Defence Partnership between t...
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_25_1268
10 months ago
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Stocktake 3 years of RepowerEU: ‼️Imports of RU gas from 150 bcm in 2021 to 52 bcm in 2024 ‼️ Russian gas imports fell from 45% to 19%. ‼️ Crude oil imports from Russia down to just 3%, coal imports reduced to zero.
#RepowerEU
#EU
#Letsdothis
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REPowerEU 3 years on: Commission takes stock of progress to phase out Russian fossil fuels
Marking 3 years since the launch of the REPowerEU Plan, the Commission takes stock of progress towards cleaner, more autonomous and affordable energy.
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/repowereu-3-years-commission-takes-stock-progress-phase-out-russian-fossil-fuels-2025-05-16_en
10 months ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
10 months ago
So glad that we’ve agreed to have Erasmus+ for our young people. And to work towards a youth experience scheme. This will allow the next generation to once again live and study in each other’s countries. From my own experience, this will build friendships that last a lifetime.
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Psst: check also the future linking of UK & EU emissions trading systems
#ETS
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10 months ago
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European Commission
11 months ago
Tonight, Europe showed love to JJ and Austria! Congratulations on winning
#Eurovision2025
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Ursula von der Leyen
11 months ago
Be proud. Proud of whom you love. Proud of who you are. Proud of who you are becoming. Because your journey is your power. Always remember: Europe is your ally. I am your ally. This week and every week. Be proud. Always.
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11 months ago
We want peace. Now is the time to intensify the pressure until Putin is also ready for peace. This is why we are working on the 18th package of sanctions ↓
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Henna Virkkunen
11 months ago
Delighted to give a keynote speech on Europe AI and innovation agenda at the Stanford University Human-Centered AI center (HAI) and exchange with experts and talents.
@stanfordpress.bsky.social
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Marine Strauss
11 months ago
2nd 🇪🇺🇺🇦Defence Industry Forum took place in Brussels to bolster cooperation, integration between Ukrainian and EU defence industries. More than 500 representatives from EU and Ukraine defence industries came together to encourage joint procurement Press release ⤵️
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Joint press release by the European Union and Ukraine on strengthening military industry ties at the EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum
The second EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum took place in Brussels on 12 May to bolster cooperation and integration between the Ukrainian and EU defence industries.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1193
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International Energy Agency
11 months ago
Check out our Everything Energy podcast! Global energy trends ⬇️ Apple:
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Spotify:
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Geothermal ⬇️ Apple:
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Nuclear ⬇️ Apple:
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New 🇪🇺 rules for standby modes mean lower energy bills for consumers: updated limits for electrical products in 'standby' mode apply to new products as of today. Read here ⬇️
#EU
#ecodesign
#energy
🔌📱⌨️🖥️💻🇪🇺
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EU consumers to save energy with new limits to 'standby' modes of electrical appliances
Revised EU rules for the energy consumption of electrical appliances in standby, off mode, and networked standby will apply from 9 May 2025.
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-consumers-save-energy-new-limits-standby-modes-electrical-appliances-2025-05-08_en
11 months ago
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Pablo Perez
11 months ago
The very first draft of the Schuman Declaration. With Jean Monnet’s handwritten notes. Started 17 April, the final version was ready 6 May 1950. Just 3 days Before Schuman would unveil It to the world to change the course of history.
#EUHistory
#EuropeDay
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