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The Commission represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, and is independent of national governments. The European Commission prepares legislation for adoption by the Council (representing the member countries) and the Parliament (representing the citizens). It administers the budget and the policy programmes (agriculture, fisheries, research etc.) in cooperation with authorities in the member countries. Visit http://www.europa.eu/ if you want to learn more about the EU, or call the free service number 00 800 6789 10 11 from anywhere in the EU, they speak all 24 official languages. Disclaimer: The European Commission is working to ensure that social networks respect the highest standards of data protection. All users of social networks should be particularly careful about how they disclose their personal information and about how it may be used by third parties and the social network themselves. The presence of the European Commission on LinkedIn does not mean that we endorse or in any way agree with the privacy policy or practices of this professional social media network. Read more about our social media policy → europa.eu/!dyJq74

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1958
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    Clean energy all the way!   In 2022, we generated more electricity from wind and solar than gas. In 2023, wind power alone outpaced gas.    Thanks to #REPowerEU, our plan to phase out Russian fossil fuels, we are accelerating renewable energy deployment across the EU.   And we continue on this path.    Our goal is for renewable energy to account for at least 42.5% of our energy consumption by 2030. Let's power this future.     #EuropeanUnion 

    • An illustration of a festive sweater with a knitted texture in deep green, featuring the message "All I want for Christmas is Clean Energy" in blue and white stitching. Surrounding the text are small wind turbine designs, symbolising renewable energy. The lower corner includes the European Union emblem.
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    This holiday season, we celebrate not just the joy of togetherness but also a significant milestone in our European journey 🌟 🎄    From 6 founding countries to 27 – this year, we mark 20 years since the great EU enlargement of 2004, when our European family grew bigger with 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, and 🇸🇮 Slovenia joining our Union.    Since then, Europeans from every EU country have made the best of the opportunities that EU membership offers:    🌍 Over 450 million Europeans now enjoy freedom of movement 📈 The EU economy has grown by more than 27%, with businesses ever more integrated across our strong Single Market 💼 Around 26 million new jobs have been created, with more than 6 million in the 10 EU countries of the 2004 enlargement 🚀 Over 2.7 million young people from the 10 countries took part in the Erasmus+ programme  🌱 Energy efficiency has improved by almost 33%, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.    These and many other success stories of EU enlargement on our website → https://lnkd.in/dGiTveba    #20YearsTogether 

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    No chill can stop EU-funded projects from creating wonders.  Warm your winter spirit and check them out: 👇 🦌 Finland 🇫🇮, where Rudolf’s wild cousins are making a comeback! With €3 million, we supported the reintroduction of wild forest reindeer to Natura 2000 sites, helping to protect this near-threatened species and boost biodiversity. Today, 3,000 Finnish wild forest reindeer are thriving. 🏔️ An old sheepfold in the French Alps rebuilt into a refuge for winter sports lovers.  With €100,000, we helped make the Refuge du Pic du Mas de La Grave 🇫🇷 cosy and energy-self-sufficient. It offers a unique view of Europe to its guests. 🚵 Explore the Tatra Mountains 🇵🇱🇸🇰 by bike and enjoy the natural beauty and historic gems.      With €4.8 million, EU funds supported a 59.44-km cycling path that connects the two countries and created new opportunities for locals and tourists. ⛷️ Winter sports and Östersund 🇸🇪 are a perfect match. Thanks to EU funding of nearly €2.5 million, the ski stadium became a world-class biathlon venue and Sweden’s national arena. Ready to support even more communities and unique wildlife treasures!  📷   1. Finnish wild forest reindeer. © Photo:  LIFE15 NAT/FI/000881  2. Refuge du Pic du Mas de la Grave. © Photo: Denis Lavenant  3. Cycling route around the Tatras. © @szlakwokoltatr - Photo: Wojtek Goj   4.Ostersund ski stadium. © Adobe Stock - Photo: Krzysztof Stasiak #EUFunded 

    • A photo of a reindeer herd moving through the snow.
    • A photo of an alpine refuge made of a main building and a small stone barn.
    • A photo of people biking in a snowy cycle road surrounded by fir trees and other trees.
    • A photo of a biathlon athlete skiing next to a building with “Ostersund” written in capital letters.
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    United in strength, standing in solidarity 🌟  Throughout 2024, hundreds of first responders from the four corners of Europe were deployed to areas affected by natural disasters.    We celebrate their dedication which is the essence of solidarity.     Solidarity shared by the countries that offered immediate assistance where it was most needed through our #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.     All 🇪🇺 countries and 10 other participating states stand shoulder to shoulder in emergencies, wherever they are.     In times of crisis, #EUSolidarity prevails.    #rescEU #EuropeanUnion 

    • The image shows a blue background with a star-shaped arrangement of circular flags representing various European countries. The star includes flags from all countries part of the mechanism, and the EU flag is positioned in the bottom right corner. Snowflakes are shown in the background.
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    🍽️ Europe, the table is set. Join us on a culinary journey across our Union! From Vienna to Vilnius, Porto to Prague, Amsterdam to Athens, our continent is a melting pot of flavours, colours, and traditions. Indulge in the sweetness of marzipan, the crunch of freshly baked cookies, and the aroma of dishes passed down through generations. This Christmas, let's share the rich flavours of our diverse culinary heritage – and think of freezing the leftovers to avoid food waste! So, what's on your plate today? 👇 #EuropeanUnion #foodwaste

    • A festive table setup featuring a European Christmas theme. At the top, text reads "Grab a plate, Europe!" with the European Union logo in the top-right corner. The image shows various holiday dishes from European countries. In the center, a red and white tablecloth displays a plate of "Mazapán" from Spain, with hands reaching out for the sweets. To the right, there is a roasted turkey from France and Belgium, representing festive meals from those countries. Christmas decorations, such as baubles and greenery, frame the image, and a curious dog looks up from the bottom left corner.
    • A festive table displaying traditional holiday foods from different European countries, labeled with flags. Clockwise from top-left: "Joulutorttu" (star-shaped pastries) from Finland. "Kūčiukai" (tiny bread snacks) from Lithuania. "Sarmi" (stuffed cabbage rolls) from Bulgaria. Roast turkey labeled "Ireland" and "Croatia." "Kerstbrood" (Christmas bread) from the Netherlands. "Verivorst" (blood sausage) from Estonia. "Boxemännchen" (gingerbread figures) from Luxembourg. A hand reaches out for one of the dishes, and festive greenery decorates the table edges.
    • A table featuring Christmas foods from across Europe, identified by flags. Clockwise from top-left: "Imbuljuta tal-Qastan" (chestnut soup) from Malta. "Flæskesteg" (pork roast) from Denmark. "Carp" from Austria and Slovakia. "Saffransbullar" (saffron buns) from Sweden. "Dresdner Stollen" (fruitcake) from Germany. "Bacalhau com todos" (salted cod with vegetables) from Portugal. "Melomakarono" (honey cookies) from Greece. Decorative holiday greens frame the table, and a hand reaches for the stollen.
    • A festive table displaying traditional holiday foods from different European countries, labeled with flags. Clockwise from top-left: "Speķa pīrāgi" (crescent-shaped bacon pastries) from Latvia. "Kourabiedes" (powdered sugar-coated cookies) from Cyprus. "Bejgli" (rolled pastry with poppy seed or walnut swirls) from Hungary. "Cozonac" (fluffy loaf with chocolate or walnut marbling) from Romania. "Panettone" (dome-shaped sweet bread with candied fruits) from Italy. " Saffransbullar " (yellow, S-shaped saffron buns with raisins) from Sweden. “Carp” (A traditional roasted fish dish) from Poland and Czechia. A hand reaches out for one of the dishes, and festive greenery decorates the table edges.
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    Wishing you a Merry Christmas in all our EU languages ✨🎄    Joyeux Noël!  Frohe Weihnachten!  ¡Feliz Navidad!  Buon Natale!  Feliz Natal!  Весела Коледа!  Veselé Vánoce!  Glædelig jul!  Häid jõule!  Καλά Χριστούγεννα!  Nollaig shona!  Sretan Božić!  Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!  Džiaugsmingų šv. Kalėdų!  Kellemes karácsonyi ünnepeket!  Il-Milied it-Tajjeb!  Vrolijk kerstfeest!  Wesołych Świąt!  Crăciun fericit!  Veselé Vianoce!  Vesel božič!  God Jul!  Hyvää joulua!    #MerryChristmas #EuropeanUnion

    • A festive Christmas-themed graphic with a red background. The image features 12 postage stamp illustrations arranged in a grid. The stamps represent various holiday traditions across Europe: a decorated Christmas tree, a white dove against a starry night, mistletoe tied with a ribbon, crossed candy canes, a blue Christmas sweater with red and white patterns, a stocking with holly leaves, a bunch of grapes, a green triangular bell with a red star, Christmas cookies (a star, a tree, and a snowman), a broom with stars, a green wreath with red accents, and a festive dinner plate with a fork and knife. Each stamp also features one star of the EU emblem. In the centre, "Merry Christmas" is written in white script. At the bottom, the logo of the European Commission appears in white.
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    ✨🎄It’s the most magical time of the year!     Our streets, homes and cities are all illuminated in lights that bring in the festive cheer.    In the EU, we want to make sure you have a safe winter holiday.   Here are some tips to keep the sparkle on!    ✔ Buy your Christmas lights from reputable businesses.  ✔ Check if they are secure to use.  ✔ Check for the CE marking.    Christmas lights should include a declaration of conformity, technical documentation, and proper certificates – to show they are safe to use in your home, for your whole family to enjoy.     ‘tis the season to light up your Xmas as brightly as these EU cities!    Discover more about the safety regulations on lights chain➡️ https://europa.eu/!vKPDnc    #EuropeanUnion 

    • A photo of a huge wooden door opening onto a square leading to a tall well-lit Christmas tree in Salzburg.
    • 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 tree in white lights and with a star at the top. It is in the middle of a tree-lined avenue in Athens.
    • A photo of a Christmas market in the backdrop of a cathedral in Riga. There is a green arch in the foreground framing the scene.
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    ❄️ Snowy greetings from our space sentinels! 🛰️    From the Scandinavian fjords to Alpine peaks to Mediterranean volcanoes, these breathtaking images of Europe’s snow-covered landscapes were captured by Copernicus satellites.    🚀 Copernicus, the EU Space Programme's Earth Observation component, doesn’t just deliver beauty from above — it provides vital data on climate change, natural disasters, and environmental health, helping us make informed decisions for a more sustainable future.    Let this be a reminder of the magic of the season and the technology helping us to understand and protect our planet.    Discover all the components of the EU Space Programme → https://europa.eu/!F8H9nQ    #EuropeanUnion Copernicus ECMWF

    • A satellite view of Scandinavia in winter, showcasing snow-covered land in white and surrounding water bodies in deep blue and black. The red tones highlight areas with vegetation, likely captured in infrared. The landscape features fjords, frozen lakes, and the Baltic Sea. EU and Copernicus logos are visible.
    • Satellite image of the Alps region captured by the Copernicus Programme, showing the snow-covered mountain range stretching across parts of Europe, including northern Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. Surrounding areas feature green lowlands, brownish terrain, and bodies of water like the Adriatic Sea to the southeast. Cloud cover is visible over parts of the landscape and coastlines. The image includes the Copernicus Programme and European Union logos in the top-left corner.
    • Satellite image of Italy captured by the Copernicus Programme, showing the Italian peninsula surrounded by the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The Alps in the north and the Apennine mountain range are visible, partially covered in snow. Cloud cover is scattered across parts of the landscape and sea, with vibrant turquoise hues along some coastal areas. The image includes the Copernicus Programme and European Union logos in the top-right corner.
    • A satellite image showing Mount Etna, Italy, with snow-covered areas visible in white, surrounded by volcanic terrain rendered in shades of red and brown to highlight vegetation and lava flows. The striking red tones indicate infrared data used to distinguish land features. The image includes a scale and Copernicus and EU program logos.
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    🎁 A gift for your family or perhaps the Erasmus friends who live abroad?     We can help you with this – by finding the best prices for delivering your parcel with our EU transparency tool.     You can find the prices of all the delivery companies for up to 15 basic parcel delivery services within the EU to make the best choice for you!     The service is available all year long.    Find all the tariffs and the public prices here → https://europa.eu/!jJdXVY    #EuropeanUnion #SingleMarket

    • A parcel delivery box in brown colour with a label having priority mail stamped on it. It indicates the address where the package needs to be delivered, a QR code, and flags of the country where the package originated (Spain), and where it would be delivered, Belgium. There is red ribbon tied at the bottom in a bow, and the EU logo is on the bottom-right.
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    🇪🇺 🤝 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇲🇪🇲🇰🇷🇸     It's not enough to leave the door open for our aspiring members; we must actively bring them closer.     At the EU-Western Balkans Summit, we made our aim unequivocally clear.      Our economic links are getting stronger:    💳 We're integrating the region into the Single Market and Single Euro Payments Area for easy, low-cost, secure money transfers.  🏗️ 60% of the €30 billion Economic and Investment Plan has been used for projects like railways and broadband.     EU accession preparations made remarkable progress over the year. In the last few days:    🇲🇪 Three more negotiation chapters closed  🇦🇱 The external relations cluster opened  🇷🇸 A new cluster to be moved forward     We will keep up the momentum and push the process forward.    More: https://europa.eu/!K6gHkH

    • President von der Leyen walks in a large hall with European Council President Costa and the leaders of the Western Balkan countries.

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