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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen

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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ European Commission Spokesperson for energy, climate, transport and environment.

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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 Europeโ€™s energy security and prices, amid evolving developments in the...

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEnergy Union Task Force today:
No immediate SoS risks amid evolving developments in the Middle East.
The direct impact on EU energy markets remains limited. ย 
More concerned over rising energy prices. Read more: energy.ec.europa.eu/news/energy-...

05.03.2026 20:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”ธ Energy security

To keep the lights on, weโ€™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.

24.02.2026 08:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 55 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A political graphic featuring a blue and yellow colour scheme. On the left, a blue ribbon adorned with gold stars (from the EU flag) and a yellow and blue ribbon (from the Ukrainian flag) are intertwined in a knot. The right side features the bold white text "YOUR FREEDOM IS OUR FREEDOM" against a blue background, with a small European Union flag icon in the bottom right corner.

A political graphic featuring a blue and yellow colour scheme. On the left, a blue ribbon adorned with gold stars (from the EU flag) and a yellow and blue ribbon (from the Ukrainian flag) are intertwined in a knot. The right side features the bold white text "YOUR FREEDOM IS OUR FREEDOM" against a blue background, with a small European Union flag icon in the bottom right corner.

Four years of extraordinary courage. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Ukraineโ€™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

24.02.2026 08:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 211 ๐Ÿ” 62 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Today marks four years since the start of Russiaโ€™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 โคต๏ธ

24.02.2026 11:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Four years today. Russia has relentlessly, systematically and strategically destroyed Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆToday 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...

24.02.2026 08:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Press corner Highlights, press releases and speeches

A deal is a deal. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Commissionย requests full clarity on the steps the U.S. intends to take following the recentย Supreme Court ruling.
The EUย 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...

22.02.2026 17:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Facts:
1. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Commission is in contact with ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ and ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ & ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to get an understanding of where things stand.
2. Our priority: energy security of our Member States.
3. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Government is committed to repairing Druzhba. We would welcome its reactivation, but the decision on repairing it is for ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ.

21.02.2026 13:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โฌ‡๏ธ #SotEU

10.09.2025 08:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Full solidarity with Poland. ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

10.09.2025 08:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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.

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.

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.

10.09.2025 08:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 65 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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.

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.

Russia should pay for the war it started.

To finance Ukraineโ€™s war effort, we support a new solution: a Reparations Loan on the basis of Russian assets โ€“ the cash balances associated to these assets.

10.09.2025 07:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 253 ๐Ÿ” 59 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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.

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.

Europeโ€™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.

10.09.2025 08:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 202 ๐Ÿ” 46 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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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.

โ†’ europa.eu/!RtrmHr

16.07.2025 15:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 172 ๐Ÿ” 29 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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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 goalsโ€”sett...

Strong ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ presence at 6th EU-China high-level dialogue in Beijing ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ yesterday. Climate, energy, environment, circular economy, preparations for #COP30... full readout here โฌ‡๏ธ @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu

15.07.2025 14:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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In ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ, good meeting with BNP Paribas and the European Chamber of Commerce in China. We exchanged on EU-China business relations.

14.07.2025 10:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 EUโ€™s path to cleaner vehicle...

๐Ÿ”” Got thoughts about cars, vans and their CO2-emissions? Let us hear them! Public consultation just opened. Details below. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

07.07.2025 10:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

๐ŸŒ Happened yesterday: ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บCommission presented 2040 climate law and a new way to achive our #climate targets. Comprehensive info pack โฌ‡๏ธ

03.07.2025 18:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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.

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.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ†“

europa.eu/!Yv7CN9

01.07.2025 07:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 188 ๐Ÿ” 27 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

30.06.2025 10:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 130 ๐Ÿ” 28 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Europeans consider tackling climate change a priority and support energy independence* A largeย majority ofย Europeans believeย climate change is a serious problem (85%),ย according to aย new Eurobarometer survey published today.

๐Ÿฅต๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒ Heatwave news: overwheming majority of Europeans consider climate action a priority and support the EU's decarbonisation policies. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บRead everything about the latest #Eurobarometer study hereโฌ‡๏ธ

30.06.2025 15:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#EU #USA #Skatter
EU behรถver inte รคndra sin lag om minimibeskattning (OECD pelare 2) pga G7:s uppgรถrelse om att USA i stรคllet ska anvรคnda egen lag.
USA:s beskattning blir parallellt system till OECD:s, en "sรคker hamn".
- @akispox.bsky.social

30.06.2025 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

New ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ rules for smartphones! ๐Ÿ“ฑRead all about it โฌ‡๏ธ

20.06.2025 10:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The phase-out started back in 2022, correct! Now we will complete the process with gradual ban.

18.06.2025 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

The ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ is closing the tap on Russian gas and oil. EU Commission proposed new rules to make it happen, read more here โฌ‡๏ธ #energy #EU #RePowerEU

18.06.2025 14:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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EU environment ministers met today and adopted a position on end-of-life vehicles,โ€” boosting sustainability in the automotive sector and advancing the #EUGreenDeal.

They also discussed the upcoming #COP30, global climate & ocean action, water resilience, and more. ๐Ÿ‘‡
europa.eu/!9VDGKB

17.06.2025 17:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 Councilโ€ฏtoday on the Commission proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU\'s carbo...

Just in: EU reached an agreement to streamline #CBAM. A win for both climate policy and competitiveness of ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บcompanies. Weโ€™ve sealed the deal in record time as well! #climate #EU #competitiveness Read more here โฌ‡๏ธ

18.06.2025 14:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

๐ŸŒ Climate & energy news: ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Member States are staying the course on their climate & energy commitments. Our assessment is now out, read all about it here โฌ‡๏ธ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

28.05.2025 07:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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/...

26.05.2025 10:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good call with POTUS.

The EU and US share the worldโ€™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.

25.05.2025 19:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 622 ๐Ÿ” 97 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 170 ๐Ÿ“Œ 52
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Perinneruoka | Mustikkakukko sai EU:n nimisuojan Savolainen mustikkakukko on 16. suomalainen rekisterรถity nimitys.

Random Friday good news: ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ grants Finnish blueberry pastry the coveted PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). Mustikkakukko (rolls off the tongue doesn't it!) comes from Savolax in Eastern ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ and is delish.
Tรคstรค lisรครค suomeksi โฌ‡๏ธ

23.05.2025 09:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0