European Commission

Read the Statement by President @vonderleyen: link.europa.eu/XqdWh3 #EUCO

EU Leaders met in Brussels yesterday and tackled some of the biggest challenges shaping our future: 🇺🇦 Support for Ukraine 🌍 Calls for de-escalation in the Middle East ⚡ Action to lower energy prices 📈 A new ‘One Europe, One Market’ agenda 🌐 Commitment to international law

As the war in the Middle East continues, energy prices keep being under pressure. Today at EUCO I presented a plan to bring immediate relief where possible and structural changes where needed. We will act on all four components of electricity prices ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Everyone in Europe should have access to affordable energy. Through the Citizens Energy Package, we’re taking concrete actions and supporting EU countries in implementing them to lower bills, protect consumers, and tackle energy poverty. link.europa.eu/X9DJDW

Our social market economy is what protects Europe’s social fabric in these volatile times. And we must strengthen it even further. As we design solutions to the current crises, it is vital to engage closely with the social partners. I’m thankful for our close cooperation.

To compete globally, Europe needs speed, scale, and strength. This is how we get there. Find out more: link.europa.eu/98NtPw

Innovators and founders won’t have to navigate 27 different rulebooks anymore. No more delays that slow down innovation. Just one set of rules designed for startups, scaleups, and global investors.

We are introducing EU Inc. To make building and growing a business across the EU faster, simpler, and smarter. 🔸 Start a company in less than 48 hours 🔸 No minimum capital requirement 🔸 Fully online and borderless

Just had a phone call with Prime Minister @mohamedshia about the current security situation. I thanked the Prime Minister for encouraging restraint in this difficult moment and keeping the country out of the war. I also offered my condolences for the lives lost as a result of unprovoked and unacceptable attacks on Iraqi territory. The EU is a reliable partner that will continue to support the Republic of Iraq, its stability and sovereignty, and de-escalation across the region.

More info: link.europa.eu/N3Fbg8

We're investing in secure and resilient connectivity. Today, we launched two calls worth €200 million to support high-capacity networks, including submarine cables. This reinforces secure, future proof digital networks and strengthens our economic and strategic resilience.

Today, as part of the Moldova Growth Plan, we are delivering €189 million following the successful completion of 24 key reforms. Moldova is advancing reforms at record speed, boosting investor confidence and reshaping its future.

Statement with @eucopresident on the Druzhba pipeline Following the renewed Russian strikes on January 27 on the Druzhba pipeline, leading to the interruption of crude oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, we have engaged in intense discussions with Member States and Ukraine at all levels to restore the flow of oil to Hungary and Slovakia. The EU has offered Ukraine technical support and funding. The Ukrainians have welcomed and accepted this offer. European experts are available immediately. Our priority is to ensure energy security for all European citizens. In this sense, we will continue to work with the concerned parties on alternative routes for the transit of non-Russian crude oil to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.