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Our Europe Direct Information Centre North Highlands office is now closed. For more information and for answers to your questions on the EU, please see: europa.eu/european-union… or call 00 80067891011 This feed will not be monitored after 20/12/19.

A profound transformation of our economic model is underway. #ClimateChange, #digitalisation & changing demographics require us to adapt our economic policy so that Europe remains competitive & does so in a way that's sustainable & fair. Info👇 eu.smh.re/6AN

Can you pronounce the names of the new European Commissioners? Watch this short video and see how many you can say! youtube.com/watch?v=Q_D5zy… #EUCommision

Talking to local authorities workers in #Glasgow about the important role they play to reach vulnerable EU citizens and make sure they apply to the #EUSS to secure their rights. This is our last event of 2019, more to come in 2020. Keep up to date here 👇citizensrightsproject.org/events

The EU wants to reconcile our economy with our planet. With the #EUGreenDeal, the EU will: 🏞️ Become climate-neutral by 2050 🌍 Cut pollution 💼 Help companies develop clean products and technologies 🔄 Ensure an inclusive transition for all eu.smh.re/5wo

@CitzRights @EdenCourt Register for the event, here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-settlemen…

The @CitzRights is organising an information session in #Inverness for EU citizens on the EU Settlement Scheme. The event is taking place on 16 Dec from 5pm - 7pm at @EdenCourt. #EUCitizens #settledstatus

We are recruiting local volunteers whose aim will be reaching EU and EEA nationals living across #Scotland and provide assistance with their #EU Settlement Scheme application.

#ClimateChange is about all of us. We have the duty to act and the power to lead. The #EUGreenDeal will be presented on 11/12. It will bring: 📈 growth 🏞️ cleaner environment ✅ better life conditions 🌍 healthier planet …& much more! #vdLCommission eu.smh.re/5UJ

The EU ensures good food for you: embrace it! European food speaks to our senses. This is thanks to the EU's high-quality standards which guarantee a wide variety of vibrant food and flavours from across the continent. eu.smh.re/5HZ

It's happening! The EU Space Week is here! Did you know that #EUSpace helps us: ✔️Fight #ClimateChange ✔️Respond to emergency calls ✔️Monitor oil spills ✔️Land planes safely ✔️Create jobs And so much more... On #EUSW2019, find out more ↓ eu.smh.re/52a

The #vdLCommission is in office. It will be one team for the common European interest. 🇪🇺 The #vdLCommission comes from different cultures, countries and has different backgrounds and political colours. Get to know each Commissioner & their portfolios ↓ eu.smh.re/4yH

The Mediterranean is known for being one of the most overfished seas in the world. EU agencies, scientists and NGOs work together across countries to fight illegal practices and protect fish stocks in our seas ↓ #EUprotects #BlueEconomy eu.smh.re/4oB

Planning those #Christmasshopping trips? Here are few tips for greener shopping ⬇️ ✅ bring your reusable bags ✅ avoid unnecessary packaging ✅ look for the EU eco and organic labels 💚🇪🇺 More → europa.eu/!Bg86Nu #EUandME eu.smh.re/4fP

Equality between women and men is a fundamental EU value. On the International Day for the Elimination of #ViolenceAgainstWomen, look at what the EU is doing to tackle gender-based discrimination ↓ #ThisIsTheEU #SayNoStopVAW eu.smh.re/4QK

The European Parliament has elected the European Commission for the next 5 years! The #vdLCommission will officially start on 1 December 2019. More info: EUstrivesformore eu.smh.re/4Lr

European Commission President-elect @vonderleyen in the #EPlenary, presenting her team and their programme ahead of the vote by @Europarl_EN on the new Commission. #vdLcommission eu.smh.re/4FN

The EU will focus on priorities that matter to Europeans. The #EUbudget for 2020 will: 🌲Address #ClimateChange 👩👨Create jobs 🌻Leverage investments across EU and there is much more👇🏾 ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

The EU has agreed a comprehensive update of its energy policy framework to facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels. Read more, here: buff.ly/2DbPMH3 #CleanenergyEU

All businesses in Scotland should continue to actively prepare for a no-deal #Brexit. It’s vital that your business acts now to be in the strongest position possible to adapt quickly and thrive. See here for more information: prepareforbrexit.scot/updates/brexit…