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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen

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🇪🇺 European Commission Spokesperson for energy, climate, transport and environment.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
From reliance to resilience: 🇪🇺 Commission and governments, IEA and IRENA join forces with industry leaders to launch ‘Electrify Now': a global platform to accelerate the electrification of the global economy. Read full statement here ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Governments\' Joint Statement on the launch of Electrify Now
Today, we, the European Commission, the COP30 Presidency (Brazil), the COP31 Presidency (Australia, Türkiye), the COP32 Presidency (Ethiopia), Canada, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, the Unite
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🇪🇺 Happening today: another #RePowerEU milestone. Ban on imports of Russian pipeline gas under short-term contracts enters into force.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🇪🇺 Revised air passenger rights agreed! Some examples: ✈️ Kids younger than 14 sit for free next to their parents ✈️ Improved system to compare ticket prices ✈️ Airlines must accept printed boarding pass without extra fee ✈️ No-show policies are banned Read more here ⬇️
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Commission welcomes landmark agreement on revised air passenger rights
The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the revision of EU air passenger rights.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🇫🇮🇪🇺 European Commission congratulates Finland's national ice hockey team for winning the World Championship yesterday. Paljon onnea Suomi! @iltasanomat.bsky.social @iltalehti.fi
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🇪🇺 Plan, book, go! @ec.europa.eu today adopted Passenger Package to boost rail travel & passenger rights.
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One ticket, one journey, full rights. Commission’s Passenger Package has one goal: to make rail travel across the EU simpler.   Whether you're travelling from Brussels to Warsaw, Berlin to Rome, o...
One ticket, one journey, full rights. Commission’s Passenger Package has one goal: to make rail travel across the EU simpler.   Whether you're travelling from Brussels to Warsaw, Berlin to Rome, or At...
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Even during ✈️ fuel price crisis, the EU's passenger rights continue to apply in full. Read 🇪🇺 @ec.europa.eu guidance here: transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
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Commission publishes guidance to support EU transport sector affected by the Middle East crisis
The Middle East crisis continues to affect Europe’s transport and tourism sector, notably through disruptions to fuel supply and the closure of certain air and shipping routes.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🇪🇺Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺 ⭐️400+ press conferences per year ⭐️1100+ press releases per year ⭐️24 languages ⭐️1000+ accredited journalists Commission Press Room was open to public today. Thousands of interested, welcomed by Spokesperson's Service colleagues.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🇪🇺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.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 17/03/2026
Statement with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu on the Druzhba pipeline ↓
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
🇪🇺 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.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
🇪🇺Commission meeting with Qatar confirms ongoing energy cooperation. energy.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-qata...
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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.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 10/03/2026
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 @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 10/03/2026
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🇪🇺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...
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 24/02/2026
🔸 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 @ec.europa.eu · 24/02/2026
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 @eib.org · 24/02/2026
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🇺🇦🇪🇺 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
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
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
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🇪🇺 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.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Full solidarity with Poland. 🇵🇱🇪🇺
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2025
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.
An orange firefighting helicopter is releasing a large stream of water over a forested mountainous area under a blue sky with clouds. The text "State of the Union 2025" appears in the top left corner, and "#SOTEU" with the EU flag is in the bottom right corner.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2025
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.
A person wearing a military camouflage uniform with a prominent yellow trident patch (the symbol of Ukraine) on the sleeve is holding a drone remote controller with a screen. The words "State of the Union 2025" are displayed in the top left corner, and the hashtag "#SOTEU" with the EU flag appears in the bottom right.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 10/09/2025
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.
A person holding a microphone is standing outdoors, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background. The words "State of the Union 2025" are displayed in the top left corner, and the hashtag "#SOTEU" with the EU flag appears in the bottom right.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/07/2025
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
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...
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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 14/07/2025
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🔔 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...
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
🌍 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.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 01/07/2025
🇩🇰🇪🇺 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
A LEGO brick mosaic depicts a blue rectangle with a white cutout in the shape of Denmark. Yellow star-shaped LEGO bricks are placed on the blue sections, representing the stars of the European Union flag. Below the mosaic, a slogan reads "Denmark, the next brick is yours!" in a blue, handwritten-style font. In the bottom left corner, the logo of the European Commission is visible.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 30/06/2025
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.
Graphic showing two hands holding a globe with the text '92% of EU citizens are taking individual climate action.' Source: Eurobarometer, June 2025. European Commission logo in the corner. Graphic of a hand holding a red thermometer with the text '85% believe climate change is a serious problem.' Source: Eurobarometer, June 2025. European Commission logo in the corner. Graphic of a hand holding a triangular flood warning sign with a house and water waves, accompanied by the text '2 in 5 feel personally at risk from environmental and climate threats.' Source: Eurobarometer, June 2025. European Commission logo in the corner. Infographic showing two hands reaching upward toward a large pink heart with a medical cross inside it. The text above reads: "85% see climate action as a priority to improve health and quality of life." At the bottom left, it says "Source: Eurobarometer, June 2025." The European Commission logo appears in the bottom right.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🥵🌞🌍 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.
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bljungbryssel.bsky.social @bljungbryssel.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#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". - @akispox.bsky.social
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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.
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 17/06/2025
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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...
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🌍 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 ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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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.
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) @irena-official.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
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 @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 25/05/2025
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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.
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
‼️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.
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Wopke Hoekstra @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu · 20/05/2025
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 @consilium.europa.eu · 19/05/2025
🇪🇺 🇬🇧 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.
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Yan Qin @yanqin.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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...
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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 19/05/2025
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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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen @akispox.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Psst: check also the future linking of UK & EU emissions trading systems #ETS 🇪🇺🇬🇧
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 18/05/2025
Tonight, Europe showed love to JJ and Austria! Congratulations on winning #Eurovision2025!
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