A new era of transparency and accountability to the tech industry.
For the first time, the first 19 very large online platforms and search engines must publish their annual risk assessment and audit reports under the Digital Services Act.
These reports must include assessment and mitigation measures for risks stemming from their services, including:
👉 dissemination of illegal content;
👉 disinformation;
👉 protection of minors.
More: https://europa.eu/!pVvBDt
#EU #DSA
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Don't forget to fight #fascists while you still can.
🪪 Your key to seamless, safe digital identity - now just a turn away!
We have adopted rules for the core functionalities and certification of European Digital Identity Wallets.
They'll offer secure cross-border identification for services like:
🚗 Digital driving licence
🩺 Access to medical prescriptions
✈️ Travel documents
Next: EU countries can now build and release their wallets by 2026 with uniform standards to ensure interoperability, security, and privacy.
https://t.me/liveukraine_media/26739
⚠️⛔️Western media covers up their government and peoples failure by blaming artificial manpower problem in Ukraine. Ukraine requested equipment for 10 military brigades to counter Russia, but the West has fully equipped only 2.5 brigades, President Zelensky stated (more) #Ukraine #NukesForUkraine #SouthKorea #Mastodon #Japan #Press #Taiwan #Media #NukesOrNATO #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
Together with national authorities, we’re urging Temu to respect EU consumer protection laws.
A coordinated investigation found practices that may mislead consumers, including:
🔸Fake discounts
🔸Pressure selling
🔸Forced gamification
🔸Missing and misleading information
🔸Fake reviews
🔸Hidden contact details
Temu has one month to reply with commitments to address these issues.
More info: https://europa.eu/!GVPjJF
#EU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmJhfxOZp-o
«#Project2025 is a radical #US #conservative #agenda — but what if its ideas are coming to #Europe? This video dives into “#TheGreatReset,” a real #EU-focused plan backed by #Orbán allies. It aims to weaken #Brussels, kill #EUcourts, and put #power back in #national hands. We explore the origins, the goals, and why it’s more than just a theory. Watch till the end — this isn’t just #politics. It’s the future of #Europa» #eumadesimple #EUMS
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Apple must ensure iPadOS complies with obligations under the Digital Markets Act.
This means Apple must:
🌐 Allow users to set their default web browser
📱 Permit alternative app stores
🎧 Ensure accessory devices like headphones and smart pens can access iPadOS features
We will now assess whether these measures effectively meet the #DMA obligations, taking also into consideration the input of interested stakeholders.
ℹ️ More info: https://europa.eu/!QNc6Fx
#EU
Today, we ordered TikTok to freeze and preserve all data and evidence linked to the Romanian elections.
This follows recent declassified information pointing to foreign interference from Russia.
We are also intensifying contacts with digital and cyber regulators across Europe in light of emerging evidence of systematic inauthentic activity.
A key step to enforce the Digital Services Act.
More: https://europa.eu/!fN4Xt6
#EU #DSA
Boosting our solidarity for Slovenia and Greece after the last year’s climate disasters.
This week, we paid:
🇸🇮 €328 million to help recover from the devastating floods in 2023;
🇬🇷 €76 million to help reconstruction efforts after last year’s cyclone.
In total, the two countries have received €529 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to tackle these climate challenges.
Here to coordinate help on day one and help reconstruct for the long term.
🇪🇺 The anthem of Europe – a symphony of unity.
In 2024, the "Ode to Joy" celebrates its 200th anniversary.
Our anthem inspires unity by echoing our shared values and aspirations.
A soaring call to unity, it calls us to strive for a more perfect Union.
Let's keep writing this new symphony together.
🛰️ Connecting you from space – to every corner of Europe and the world. Securely.
Today, we signed the contract to develop IRIS², Europe's solution to secure satellite connectivity.
This means:
📶 Internet from anywhere
📱 Secure satellite communication
📱🛡️ Crucial support for Europe’s defence capabilities
With its advanced connectivity services, IRIS² will eliminate dead zones offering secure gigabit connectivity powered by a European consortium.
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❄️ Losing your passport doesn't have to snowball into a disaster!
Be prepared for the unexpected by remembering these simple steps:
🔹 Report the loss or theft to the local police
🔹 Reach out to your country's embassy for a replacement
🔹 If your country doesn't have an embassy in the country where you are, seek help from another EU country
❕ Quick tip: Keep copies of important documents and store them separately.
Rest assured, the EU stands by you with #ConsularProtection.
‼️🇺🇦Ukraine War Bulletins and News supports the #Plushtodon movement. Thank you Mastodon family for supporting Ukraine. Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #NukesForUkraine #SouthKorea #Japan #Press #Taiwan #Media #NukesOrNATO #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
⚠️🇺🇸Biden and his strongmen were lying the entire time: Ukraine has received less than half of US assistance allocated during full-scale invasion, President Zelensky admits (more) https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-has-received-less-than-half-of-us-assistance-allocated-during-full-scale-war-zelensky-says/ #Ukraine #NukesForUkraine #SouthKorea #Japan #Press #Mastodon #Taiwan #Media #NukesOrNATO #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #Biden #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
An Open Letter to All European Politicians and Leaders to Abandon X/Twitter
Join the call for action against disinformation and biased agendas. Sign the petition if you agree:
P. S. I'm going to change the image of the petition. Suggestions welcome.
#X #EU #Twitter #Musk #disinformation #petition #SocialMedia #decentralization #democracy
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This week's net.wars, "Disharmony", finds Meta allegedly engaging in piracy and changing its content moderation policies, and network neutrality dying (for now?) in the US: https://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2025/01/10/disharmony/ #copyright #eu #OnlineSafety #NetWars
United in strength, standing in solidarity 🌟
Our gratitude knows no limits for the heroes deployed to areas affected by natural hazards throughout 2024.
Their dedication embodies #EUSolidarity, shared by countries that offered immediate assistance through our #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.
In addition to the 🇪🇺 countries,🇦🇱, 🇧🇦, 🇮🇸, 🇲🇩, 🇲🇪, 🇲🇰, 🇳🇴, 🇷🇸 🇹🇷 and 🇺🇦, work shoulder to shoulder to deliver the required assistance.
In times of crisis, solidarity prevails.
⛔️🇦🇿Putin never held accountable for MH17 by Hague downs another civilian airliner: Azerbaijani plane crashes in Kazakhstan due to Russian missile - Euronews (PHOTOS and more) https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-emergencies/3942161-azerbaijani-plane-crashes-in-kazakhstan-due-to-russian-missile-euronews.html #Ukraine #OSCE #UN #Mastodon #UnitedNations #PACE #Hague #ICC #ICJ #PACE #CoE #Azerbaijan #NukesForUkraine #SouthKorea #Japan #Press #Kazakhstan #Taiwan #Media #NukesOrNATO #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #Russia #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
Consider this: The #EU has just won 2 court cases against big tech. Yet these do not get continuous MSM attention. The USA banning #TikTok is wall-to-wall even here in Europe. We need to celebrate our wins more, not obsess about USA (frankly) incompetence.
"**the European Court of Justice gave the Union's regulators two major victories in their ongoing battles with tech giants, judging that #Apple and #Google must pay over €15 billion in total"**
⛔️🇺🇸This is what Ukrainian media gets for constantly labeling an “invasion” as a “war”:
Trump spreads Russian propaganda by blaming Ukraine and President Zelensky for being invaded, says “war” is equally culpable (more)
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-is-no-angel-trump-claims-ukrainian-president-shares-blame-for-war/ #Ukraine #SouthKorea #Japan #Press #Taiwan #Media #NukesOrNATO #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
The global energy transition is a reality.
We now must accelerate to reach our global targets.
Today, President von der Leyen launched the Global Energy Transition Forum.
By bringing together partners from across the world, including 🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇩🇰🇪🇵🇪🇿🇦🇦🇪🇬🇧, the Forum will help:
✅ maintain the momentum on the clean energy transition,
✅ deliver flagship projects,
✅ and unlock more investment.
More → https://europa.eu/!wyc8Tv
There is no space for racism in the EU. Or anywhere.
No one should be denied a job, home, or opportunity because of their race or ethnic background.
The EU stands united against racism, for a fairer Union where inclusion and equality are at the centre.
Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and every day.
Valuing our food and producers.
Creating a future where sustainable growth benefits everyone.
Today, we put forward an ambitious roadmap for agriculture and food in Europe until 2040.
Our Vision aims to:
⚖️ Ensure better income, support new entrepreneurs
💪 Diversify supply chains and ensure fair competition
✔ Meet climate targets considering sector challenges
🚜 Support farmers who need it
✂️ Simplify procedures for digital-ready agriculture
Towards fostering trust, dialogue, collaboration.
Today, we have opened formal proceedings against TikTok for a suspected breach of the Digital Services Act.
Following serious indications that foreign actors interfered by using TikTok in the Romanian presidential elections, we are now thoroughly investigating whether TikTok has violated the DSA by failing to tackle such risks.
We must protect our democracies from any foreign interference.
More: https://europa.eu/!w7DbvY
#EU #DSA
A message from Canadians:🇨🇦
Dear 🌎 World:
There is no reason for Canada to even consider the possibility let alone discuss our position as a US state.
Let me quote our Prime Minister:
"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States," Trudeau "
And as a Canadian I am very annoyed whenever anyone brings up the possibility of us giving up our sovereignty.
I am not alone in feeling this, so please never ask again because some of us might not respond with a civilized reply.
Please boost this post--thanks
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