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European Commission

โœจ๐ŸŽ„Itโ€™s the most magical time of the year!

Our streets, homes and cities are all illuminated in lights that bring in the festive cheer.

Keep the sparkle on and stay safe:

โœ” Buy your Christmas lights from reputable businesses.
โœ” Check if they are secure to use.
โœ” Check for the CE marking.

Christmas lights should include a declaration of conformity, technical documentation, and proper certificates โ€“ to show they are safe to use in your home.

โ„น๏ธ europa.eu/!vKPDnc

โœจ๐ŸŽ„Itโ€™s the most magical time of the year!

Our streets, homes and cities are all illuminated in lights that bring in the festive cheer.

Keep the sparkle on and stay safe:

โœ” Buy your Christmas lights from reputable businesses.
โœ” Check if they are secure to use.
โœ” Check for the CE marking.

Christmas lights should include a declaration of conformity, technical documentation, and proper certificates โ€“ to show they are safe to use in your home.

A photo of a Christmas tree in white lights and with a star at the top. It is in the middle of a tree-lined avenue.
A photo of a huge wooden door opening onto a square with a tall well-lit Christmas tree.
A photo of Dresden Christmas Market, all lit up at night. There are classical buildings in the background, a ferris wheel and Christmas tree in the middle of the stalls.
A photo of a Christmas market in the backdrop of a cathedral. There is a green arch in the foreground framing the scene.
European Commission

Levelling up EUโ€™s digital infrastructure.

Weโ€™re announcing today โ‚ฌ142M in funding for 21 backbone cable projects, including submarine cables.

They will ensure:

๐ŸŒ Global connectivity: Strengthening EUโ€™s global links. Submarine cables carry 98% of telecom traffic.
๐Ÿ”’ Enhanced security: Advanced systems to protect these cables.
๐Ÿ’ช A resilient EU: โ‚ฌ420M invested, with โ‚ฌ542M more planned by 2027.

โ„น๏ธ europa.eu/!gCMmCX

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Levelling up EUโ€™s digital infrastructure.

Weโ€™re announcing today โ‚ฌ142M in funding for 21 backbone cable projects, including submarine cables.

They will ensure:

๐ŸŒ Global connectivity: Strengthening EUโ€™s global links. Submarine cables carry 98% of telecom traffic.
๐Ÿ”’ Enhanced security: Advanced systems to protect these cables.
๐Ÿ’ช A resilient EU: โ‚ฌ420M invested, with โ‚ฌ542M more planned by 2027.

A high-tech undersea cable lies on the ocean floor, depicted in shades of blue and green. The cable features a striped design and represents advanced infrastructure. The European Commission logo is visible in the bottom-right corner.
Markus Sugarhill :breadpats:

@EUCommission how about strengthening the right to secure infrastructure and encrypted communication without lawful interception. looking at the us one can certainly see the inherent problems of weakening encryption.

thank you.

Shane Kerr

@EUCommission I don't read French, sorry if the text explains it. Is the EU going to be an owner of these cables then? Or is this funneling public funds to private corporations?

European Commission

Today, we ordered TikTok to freeze and preserve all data and evidence linked to the Romanian elections.

This follows recent declassified information pointing to foreign interference from Russia.

We are also intensifying contacts with digital and cyber regulators across Europe in light of emerging evidence of systematic inauthentic activity.
A key step to enforce the Digital Services Act.

More: europa.eu/!fN4Xt6

#EU #DSA

A visual with eight yellow stars on a purple background and six icons representing notifications, security, search, and ads placed around the stars. At the centre is a magnifying glass with a chart inside. The text at the bottom reads 'DIGITAL SERVICES ACT' and 'TikTok must freeze and preserve all data and evidence linked to the Romanian elections.' The European Commission logo is in the lower right corner.
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AlexTECPlayz

@EUCommission That is wonderful to see. I wonder if there's anything you could do regarding TikTok's harmful challenges, like the recent "Superman Challenge", in which someone throws themselves with one hand forward into the arms of others? There have been at least dozens of cases here in Romania where children and teens have had to go to the hospital with severe injuries due to this dumb challenge.

itikaneida

@EUCommission Great news, hopefully there will also be ramifications for possible non-compliance to that order.

For commenters who didn't read the linked page: the Commission received specific information regarding TikTok (most likely from an EU state's police or intelligence agency). Meta, Google and X were also asked to explain their operations regarding the election.

alan4444

@EUCommission TikTok is garbage CCP platform having backdoors.

European Commission

One charger to rule them all ๐Ÿ”Œ

Only 100 days until the #commoncharger rules come into effect!

From 28 December, all new handheld electronic devices sold in the EU will be required to use a USB-C charger.

It means:
๐Ÿ”Œ One charger for all your devices, no matter the brand ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŽ
โšก Harmonised fast charging technology
โ™ป๏ธ Reduced e-waste

More โ†’ europa.eu/!hwjj3G

One charger to rule them all ๐Ÿ”Œ

Only 100 days until the #commoncharger rules come into effect!

From 28 December, all new handheld electronic devices sold in the EU will be required to use a USB-C charger.

It means:
๐Ÿ”Œ One charger for all your devices, no matter the brand ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŽ
โšก Harmonised fast charging technology
โ™ป๏ธ Reduced e-waste

The image shows a "Before" and "After" comparison illustrating cable organisation. On the left, under the "Before" label, there is a tangled mess of various black cables, including USB and audio cables. On the right, under the "After" label, there is a single, neatly laid-out green cable with a USB-C connector at one end. The image implies that the use of a common charger simplifies cable clutter. In the bottom right corner, there is an EU emblem.
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Sebastian "spaetz" Spaeth

@EUCommission I still have a few digital cameras at home that use *really* weird cables for charging (which are all long gone in the black wormhole where all cables go after some time). Appreciated!

Radlerin ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

@EUCommission
How will this reduce the e-waste if all devices still come with their own cable?

European Commission

๐ŸŸข Powering on AI factories.

Today, we are launching a rolling call for AI factories, which will help secure our position at the forefront of artificial intelligence.

These factories, created around the European High-Performance Computing supercomputers, will bring together computing power, data, and European talent.

The EU AI Act has pioneered safe and trustworthy #AI. Next is making Europe a global leader in this transformative technology.

โ„น๏ธ Hereโ€™s how: europa.eu/!qy7HRp

#EU

๐ŸŸข Powering on AI factories.

Today, we are launching a rolling call for AI factories, which will help secure our position at the forefront of artificial intelligence.

These factories, created around the European High-Performance Computing supercomputers, will bring together computing power, data, and European talent.

The EU AI Act has pioneered safe and trustworthy #AI. Next is making Europe a global leader in this transformative technology.

โ„น๏ธ Hereโ€™s how: europa.eu/!qy7HRp

OtherRyn

@EUCommission How does this square with the Paris Agreement? The amount of energy and clean water needed to power AI factories is not insignificant and, as it currently stands, unnecessary for daily living.

Can you show us how the "AI factories" you're planning on subsidising will create a marked improvement to the lives of the majority of people living in the EU? Because right now, they can't even sort out how many 'r's are in strawberry.

European Commission

Would you like to travel with your furry friends this summer?

With the #EU #PetPassport, you can meow it possible!

You can travel easily with your cat, dog or ferret in the EU thanks to our passports for pets.

On #InternationalCatDay, hereโ€™s a simple guide on how to get one:

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Ask your local vet,
๐Ÿ’พ micro-chip your four-legged friends,
๐Ÿฆ‡ vaccinate them against rabies,
โš•๏ธ and make sure they had treatment against tapeworm (for certain countries).

โ„น๏ธ europa.eu/!kC48nt

Would you like to travel with your furry friends this summer?

With the #EU #PetPassport, you can meow it possible!

You can travel easily with your cat, dog or ferret in the EU thanks to our passports for pets.

On #InternationalCatDay, hereโ€™s a simple guide on how to get one:

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Ask your local vet,
๐Ÿ’พ micro-chip your four-legged friends,
๐Ÿฆ‡ vaccinate them against rabies,
โš•๏ธ and make sure they had treatment against tapeworm (for certain countries).

A tabby cat named Deku wearing a red harness peeks out from a pet carrier on a sunny beach. In the foreground, a hand holds a European Union pet passport from Spain.
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Petra van Cronenburg

@EUCommission It's so important that people know it, Unfortunately, too many people throw away their pets on the streets for making holidays. The SPA in France is overwhelmed with work every summer. Animals found at the main roads are traumatised, these people could even bring them to the shelters! lp.la-spa.fr/stopabandon/

#stopAbandon #pets #dogs #cats #SPA #holidays

European Commission

Today, we remember the more than 500,000 Roma murdered under the Nazi regime.

Their lives were extinguished, their culture suppressed, and their stories silenced.

80 years later, we remember the past and commit to do better in the future. We honour Romaโ€™s legacy and continue to fight for a world where diversity is celebrated and where hatred has no place.

On #RomaHolocaustDay, we reemphasise our commitment to safeguard the rights of all minority groups.

#EU

The image features the flag of the Romani people, which consists of a horizontal bicolor of blue and green with a red 16-spoked wheel in the center. The flag is overlaid with barbed wire, signifying oppression and barriers faced by the Romani community. The background appears blurred.
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Stiofรกn de Buitlรฉir

@EUCommission

Why must people use the word #holocaust for the #porajmos ? Including the #eu?

Aren't #Sinti and #Roma permitted to name their own #genocide by the #nazis?

Crafty

@EUCommission So we just gonna forget about the EU paying border countries to stop asylum seekers at any cost, and the pro-genocide stance towards israel's current actions? You're watching it happen again, and 50 years from now the scumbag who's taken over your job will post the same pointless commitment post on whatever public platform is available then. Probably while yet another people are being murdered with your support. Guess that commitment ain't worth shit then, is it.

FJW

@EUCommission You arenโ€™t doing a great job with โ€œall minority groupsโ€ and a worse one with Romaniโ€ฆ

My closest friend is Sinti and what she had to go through in the Netherlands (not even eastern Europe) is just comprehensively fucked!

European Commission

First to propose, first to deliver: the AI Act enters into force today.

It sets comprehensive rules to address the risks of AI:

๐Ÿ”ด Unacceptable risk AI, such as social scoring, is banned
๐ŸŸ  High-risk AI, like in medical devices, must meet strict requirements
๐ŸŸก Limited-risk AI, like chatbots, must inform users they are interacting with AI
๐ŸŸข Minimal risk AI, such as spam filters, can operate with no added obligations

Europeans can now safely seize the opportunities of AI: europa.eu/!t4QTc8

First to propose, first to deliver: the AI Act enters into force today.

It sets comprehensive rules to address the risks of AI:

๐Ÿ”ด Unacceptable risk AI, such as social scoring, is banned
๐ŸŸ  High-risk AI, like in medical devices, must meet strict requirements
๐ŸŸก Limited-risk AI, like chatbots, must inform users they are interacting with AI
๐ŸŸข Minimal risk AI, such as spam filters, can operate with no added obligations

The image shows, on top, the text, "Artificial Intelligence Act." Close to it is the EU flag. In the middle, a search bar includes the text, โ€œWorldโ€™s first AI law enters into force.โ€ At the bottom, there is a colourful network made with strings.
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Caleb Maclennan

@EUCommission How is spam filtering *not* social scoring ... obviously nobody familiar with even 20 year old Bayesian training much less modern infrastructure (as implemented by the likes of Gmail) had any input into this mess.

European Commission

AI is becoming a game-changer for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

In fact, in 2023, 8% of EU companies have already adopted AI technologies, with top-performing countries being:

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 15,2%
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 15,1%
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ 14,4%.

What's most exciting is that we're going to give SMEs and startups access to AI factories in the #EU and dedicated AI supercomputers, so they can use AI and stay competitive on a global scale.

AI factories are expected to be deployed in 2025.

๐Ÿ”— More: europa.eu/!HXyQtH

AI is becoming a game-changer for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

In fact, in 2023, 8% of EU companies have already adopted AI technologies, with top-performing countries being:

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 15,2%
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 15,1%
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ 14,4%.

What's most exciting is that we're going to give SMEs and startups access to AI factories in the #EU and dedicated AI supercomputers, so they can use AI and stay competitive on a global scale.

The image is an infographic featuring large, bold text that states "8%" and includes the message: "8% of EU enterprises used AI technologies in 2023." The graphic design is futuristic, with elements representing data and technology. In the top left corner, there is the emblem of the European Union. The infographic uses bright colours, including blue, pink, and purple, and depicts people interacting with AI technology, highlighting the integration of AI in business operations.
European Commission

For the first time, we are issuing preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act.

In our view, X does not comply in areas linked to:

โ–ช๏ธ Dark patterns
โ–ช๏ธ Advertising transparency
โ–ช๏ธ Data access for researchers

We will ensure that all platforms comply with EU legislation.

More: europa.eu/!CGPVCV

Digital Services Act graphic featuring a blue bird icon surrounded by eight yellow stars on a purple background. Various icons representing notifications, security, search, and ads are placed around the stars. Text at the bottom reads 'DIGITAL SERVICES ACT' and 'Sending preliminary findings to X.' The European Commission logo is in the lower right corner.
volven

Stop meddling in things you clearly do not understand. This is just another attempt to subdue a relatively free social network to censorship imposed by useless EU bureaucrats.

You should better learn to do something useful instead. You know, something people actually want & are willing to pay for.

European Commission

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธIt is the final day to have your say! 
 
Today these countries will vote in the #EUelections2024
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ 

Democracy starts with YOU. 
#UseYourVote or others will decide for you.

A visual of a blue background with the text โ€˜VOTE!โ€™ in white running from the top to the bottom of the image. The fourth โ€˜voteโ€™ from the bottom is yellow and in bold lettering. The EU emblem is in the bottom-right corner
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Dany

@EUCommission I already used mine yesterday! But I used the wrong hashtag under my post inviting people to vote ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

LadyTotalofPeedOff

@EUCommission Wish I could but I was dragged out by my government based on a fraudulent referendum voted on by a gerrymandered electorate.

DCoder๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡นโค๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

@EUCommission
โ€œothers will decide for youโ€, you mean like youโ€™re deciding to ram through #ChatControl no matter how many of us oppose it?

European Commission

1 day to go ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

In just one day, and over the following three days, the largest transnational elections in the world will take place.

This week #UseYourVote in the European elections.
Donโ€™t let others decide for you.

All you need to know about the European elections โ†’ elections.europa.eu/en/

Image of a blue European background with a countdown timer displaying 1 day to go to the European election, 6-9 June 2024 in bold, white text, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming vote.ย 
European Commission

Our commitment to the fediverse is here to stay.

Today, we launched our new Mastodon instance. It will ensure a privacy-focused space to engage with and get the latest from our Commissioners, departments, and the official voices of the Commission.

We want to thank @Mastodon for stewarding us and helping us make this possible.

Fostering European digital players is vital to our strategy for a stronger #DigitalEU.

This is a unique opportunity to grow the community even more. Let's get there!

A visual with the logo of the Commission and the logo of Mastodon linked by a blue heart.
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Tuxicoman

@EUCommission

Is there any web centent of the annoucement for press ?

ร€lex Fiestas

@EUCommission @Mastodon Lovely, next thing is to support actual privacy by supporting e2e encryption without any doubt.

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