In preparation for winter, European Commission has authorised the use of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect their newborn babies, as well as for older adults, following EU Medicines Agency recommendation in July. This is a strong #HealthUnion in action. europa.eu/!jv9937

The European Union delivers on climate! With today's adoption of the last measures under the #FF55 package, the EU now has legally binding climate targets covering all key sectors of the economy. #EUGreenDeal europa.eu/!RphhgM

You can have the best policies ever, if you don’t have strong and efficient public administrations to implement these policies, nothing happens… Follow our presser on how we can strengthen our public administrations: 👇

Interested in EU policies? 10 podcasts for you 1. Europe Calling 2. Trade Off 3. Food for Europe 4. Clean energy for EU islands 5. EU Smart Tourism 6. Stats in a Wrap 7. Let’s talk EU Space 8. EU Finance-The Future of Finance 9. Ocean Calls 10. Regio Waves europeancommission.medium.com/when-its-time-…

Last week, we proposed a Wind Power Action Plan to help the sector to grow at home and compete globally. But why is wind energy decisive for our Union? Tim McPhie, our spokesperson for climate action and energy, answers in less than 30s ↓

The air is crisp and cold, caps and shawls cover our faces, trees shake off their leaves, and (some) men grow a moustache. It's Movember. Support the fight against men's cancer and witness the little hairy monster I am carefully grooming for the cause: be.movember.com/mospace/149503…

Member States did not reach the necessary majority against or in favour of Commission proposal to renew glyphosate. Commission now has legal obligation to decide: we will renew glyphosate for 10 years, subject to conditions and restrictions. More: ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

2023 has been a very busy - and extremely fruitful! - year for the Technical Support Instrument #TSI @EU_Reforms supporting growth & competitiveness enhancing reforms in 🇪🇺 Member States. Have a look!

Cancer concerns us all.   Each of us has a voice and a story to tell, a story of determination, of loss, of hope.   Through our actions, we are changing the realities for millions of patients and families.   This is the promise of our #EUCancerPlan.

Since taking office in December 2019, the von der Leyen Commission kept the course on its initial priorities while managing some extraordinary crises. Look back on 4 momentous years: The story of the von der Leyen Commission shorturl.at/hsuX0 #EUDelivers

Truly excellent news: European Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on the European Health Data Space. A better use of health data simply means better healthcare for all of us. Check it out: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-254…

We welcome 🇪🇺countries' endorsement of our proposal today not to renew 8⃣ smoke flavourings for food on the EU market. Supported by EFSA scientific assessment, the new rules aim to protect EU citizens' health. For more information👉europa.eu/!wKGkjB #FoodSafety

In less than a month, Europeans go to vote - #EUelections2024 This is the moment when those who wish to interfere in our democracies push disinformation even harder. Protect yourself against manipulation.

Dans quelques semaines, les citoyens Européens iront voter. C’est le moment quand ceux qui veulent affaiblir nos democracies poussent la désinformation encore plus loin. Protégeons-nous contre la manipulation.

De coronapandemie was uiteraard een keerpunt. Ze versnelde én verdiepte Europese samenwerking op vlak van gezondheid. Woordvoerder Stefan De Keersmaecker, maakte het vanop de eerste rij mee. Trip down memory lane in deze podcastaflevering van "Wij, Europeanen": open.spotify.com/episode/5EH50y…

I welcome the agreement on stronger global health security rules. It delivers key goals of the 🇪🇺 Global Health Strategy as part of a strong #EUHealthUnion. It secures stronger provisions and accountability for 🌍 cooperation to tackle health threats. europa.eu/!JkqvPr

Keynote speech by President Ursula von der Leyen at the DLD Nature Conference ↓

The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide. Europe is prepared to respond. We'll always protect our interests and values. We're also ready to engage. And to go from confrontation to negotiation ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…