Despite many advances since the signing of the Paris climate agreement eight years ago, progress has been too slow for the world’s most vulnerable regions, warn Nadia Calviño of European Investment Bank and Jutta Urpilainen of European Commission. bit.ly/4glSCdQ

With the #AIAct, Europe paved the way & quickly became a global standard-setter for trustworthy AI 🇪🇺 Today, the EU & international partners signed the Council of Europe AI convention, the 1st international binding AI treaty. Protecting human rights + promoting innovation in responsible AI.

In his latest blog, HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles reaffirms the EU’s unwavering support for the irreplaceable role of UN and its agencies in the Middle East. Read here: europa.eu/!YyDrmb

Europe’s AI Act is going global. I welcome today’s signature of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI. In line with our AI Act, it provides a common approach for trustworthy, innovative AI compatible with democratic values. The EU will continue to champion

We've signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence – the first legally binding international agreement on AI. It aligns with our #AIAct to ensure AI is compatible with human rights, democracy, and rule of law while fostering innovation and trust.

The first delivery of around 100,000 #mpox vaccine doses procured by European Commission arrives in DRC 🇨🇩 thanks to EU HERA. Grateful to 🇦🇹🇭🇷🇫🇷🇩🇪🇱🇺🇲🇹🇵🇱🇵🇹🇪🇸 for donating over 350,000 additional doses. #EUHealthUnion in action and a #TeamEurope that delivers! europa.eu/!FPyvc9

A great honor to be joined at the EU Residence last night by Mike Pence Tim Chapman & Ambassador Gordon Sondland, plus EU Ambassadors. I appreciated their insights into the political situation and how to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

I spoke to Dmytro Kuleba to thank him for his work. Since my first visit to Kyiv in 2020, our joint mission to the Donbas in January 2022, his participation at every EU Foreign Affairs Council since Russia launched its full-scale invasion - we have been through a lot.

About last night… ⬇️🚀 At 03:50 CEST, a new @copernicusEU satellite was successfully placed in orbit. It will continue delivering cutting-edge free data on our planet. And help us boost our fight against climate change 💪

Guess: who is on TIME's 100 most influential people in #AI list? Hint: “Few European leaders have spent more time thinking about the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence than Thierry Breton ” Answer: Thierry Breton 👓👇#TIME100AI time.com/7012811/thierr…

Our #ParisOlympics medal count continues as athletes from #TeamEU and #TeamUSA compete in the 2024 #Paralympics! We're cheering on all these incredible athletes, as they have overcome a lot to reach sport's highest stage. Team EU: 283 medals 🏅 Team USA: 69 medals 🏅

📢 It’s that time of the year again! Join us for the 8th edition of the Kosciuszko Freedom Run. 🗓️ Sunday, September 29, 2024 ⏱️ 8AM – 12PM 📍 C&O Canal National Historic Park (Great Falls, MD) Event Highlights: 5K & 1K Kids' Fun Run. 🔗 Register here: runsignup.com/Race/MD/Potoma…

Hey, San Francisco! Join us & Gerard de Graaf for our first Europe in the Park. On Sept. 21, Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park will transform into a cultural hub featuring activities, performances, and food. Save your FREE spot via Eventbrite: bit.ly/EUParkSF #EuropeInTheParkSF

A pleasure to meet Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo Wally Adeyemo. The EU has had good cooperation with the US on #sanctions against #Russia, including fighting circumvention. The EU's 14th package of sanctions has strong anti-circumvention focus. I'm glad Wally agrees we cannot allow complacency

There's still time to apply for the EIC Soft-landing Programme in #cleantech 🌱 Join the #EUeic Soft-landing Programme in San Francisco from 9-13 December! Deadline is 13 September, don't hesitate 👉 bit.ly/4bUIQM6

Enjoyed meeting with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson in the margins of the G7 Italy Speakers' Summit. Our transatlantic relationship is a vital artery of the global economy and we will keep building a stronger bond as trusted allies, partners & friends

Putin’s war continues to put Ukrainian civilian lives in constant danger. We are allocating €40 million in humanitarian aid for winter preparedness in Ukraine, with the aim to: 🛠️ repair damaged buildings 💡 ensure electricity and heating 🏠 provide shelter #StandWithUkraine

I congratulated Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 during our first telephone conversation as the new FM of Ukraine. I look forward to working together to further strengthen our political and military support for #Ukraine in its fight against Russia's aggression and to advance Ukraine's EU path.

Nicaragua: 🇪🇺 is relieved over release of135 political prisoners, commends the efforts by 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇹 in ensuring their safe journey to Guatemala. The EU continues to call for the release of all political prisoners in 🇳🇮 & hopes for further action in this vein eeas.europa.eu/eeas/nicaragua…

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