A constructive atmosphere, with general political lines agreed. Our joint statement with José Manuel Albares David Cameron Fabian Picardo on the progress of the EU-UK agreement in respect of Gibraltar.

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#CohesionForum | 🇪🇺Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺

In Slovakia we say: 'if you come in time, you are helping twice'

#CohesionPolicy efforts are not only enhancing the + perception of EU, but also reaffirming #EUsolidarity . It is key in addressing climate-related challenges.

For Europe to remain the leading continent for sustainable industrial innovation, we must continue to be a continent of industrial production. That's especially true for the cleantech industry - to be worth €600bn globally by 2030, triple the figure now.

#IFcleantech Conference

Opening the #IFCleantech conference is European Commission Executive VP for #EUGreenDeal , Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺:

'We need Europe to remain a continent of industrial production. We will fight for our industry.'

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#CleanTransitionDialogues 👉 5 blocks for a reinforced industrial approach to delivering the #EUGreenDeal
1️⃣a simplified regulatory framework
2️⃣stable energy prices
3️⃣modern infrastructure
4️⃣easier access to finance
5️⃣a stronger single market, part of a global level playing field

European industry has a vital role to play in the green transition because the #EUGreenDeal is - and remains - our growth strategy.

Today, we're taking stock of a series of Clean Transition Dialogues to support key sectors in building their business model for decarbonisation.

It is vital that industry's voice is properly heard in today's strategic conversation…

…How we achieve climate neutrality, while preserving the competitiveness of our industry, and ensuring a transition, which is socially fair and inclusive.

A timely event by European Steel.

Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 from European Commission kicking off the debate on the future of EU economy:

Transport is vital for the EU economy, contributing 5% to EU GDP. With today's clean transition dialogue on #cleanmobility , it's a wrap.

Stay tuned as we 🔜 take stock of our engagement with 🇪🇺 industry, social partners on ways to support the implementation of the #EUGreenDeal .

To reach climate goals, we must speed up on our journey to cleaner transport.

While ensuring our industries' competitiveness.

This is the focus of today’s Clean Transition Dialogue with industry.

We'll chart the path forward together ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Congratulations Peter Pellegrini on your election as president of Slovakia.

I wish you lots of success in your new duties and Iook forward to working with you on the important challenges the EU and Slovakia face together,

Let’s continue to promote our common EU values.

Sincere congratulations Peter Pellegrini on your election as President of Slovakia. And sincere wishes for a successful term, especially in these times of extraordinary challenges when we need a strong, prosperous Europe and a strong, prosperous Slovakia.

Prajem veľa úspechov.

The European Commission has adopted its annual report on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

We are fully committed to the implementation of the TCA with our UK partners.

Find out more here 👉 commission.europa.eu/publications/e….

We must achieve climate neutrality and healthy nature, while preserving the competitiveness of our industry, and ensuring a socially fair, inclusive transition. Our green future must be built here, in Europe, as a leading global industrial hub.

👍 Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 for a valuable event.

#CleanTransitionDialogue : Committed to helping 🇪🇺 #steel industry becoming greener and more competitive:
🔹spurring demand for green steel products, and their standardisation
🔹restoring a level playing field
🔹ensuring affordable clean energy
🔹combining financial instruments.

With €125 bn turnover and >300K direct jobs, #steel is vital for 🇪🇺 economy. We're its 2nd biggest producer globally - and must safeguard our lead, while shifting towards decarbonised steel.

At today's clean transition dialogue, together w Margrethe Vestager, engaging to make it happen.

🆕 Bringing 🇪🇺🇳🇴 cooperation to another level, making it truly strategic in 2 areas of vital importance – #batteries and land-based #rawmaterials .

➡️ Business and R&I opportunities, boosting our industrial base and our political bond.

🖋️ With Jan Christian Vestre

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The production of batteries, hydrogen and the development of energy-saving technologies are promising areas of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU. We spoke with Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 about the preparation of specific projects in these areas. The EU is increasingly including Ukraine…

As the voice of the local and regional level in EU policymaking, the European Committee of Regions plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of 🇪🇺 policies on the ground.

We've upgraded our European Commission European Committee of the Regions Protocol, establishing fresh avenues for cooperation.

Enlargement boosts the EU's political and economic weight globally, It anchors democracy and strengthens our Single Market.

We're setting out the first step towards EU reforms needed to make us ready for a larger Union. In-depth policy reviews in 2025.

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