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The Commission represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, and is independent of national governments. The European Commission prepares legislation for adoption by the Council (representing the member countries) and the Parliament (representing the citizens). It administers the budget and the policy programmes (agriculture, fisheries, research etc.) in cooperation with authorities in the member countries. Visit http://www.europa.eu/ if you want to learn more about the EU, or call the free service number 00 800 6789 10 11 from anywhere in the EU, they speak all 24 official languages. Disclaimer: The European Commission is working to ensure that social networks respect the highest standards of data protection. All users of social networks should be particularly careful about how they disclose their personal information and about how it may be used by third parties and the social network themselves. The presence of the European Commission on LinkedIn does not mean that we endorse or in any way agree with the privacy policy or practices of this professional social media network. Read more about our social media policy → europa.eu/!dyJq74

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https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/keeping-our-promise-you_en?prefLang=fr
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Government Administration
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10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Brussels
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Government Agency
Founded
1958
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International Organisation, european union, and Governmental Organisation

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    The rule of law is one of the fundamental values upon which the EU is built. Five years on, the 2024 Rule of Law Report shows EU countries are better prepared to detect, prevent and address emerging challenges. The report examines developments and addresses recommendations in 4 key areas: ⚖️ Justice systems  ⚖️ Anti-corruption framework  ⚖️ Media freedom & pluralism  ⚖️ Institutional checks & balances For the first time, the report includes 4 enlargement country chapters 🇦🇱🇲🇪🇲🇰🇷🇸 to support these countries’ efforts to achieve progress on the rule of law ahead of accession.    A proactive approach to promote and defend the rule of law is at the heart of the EU's success. Our Special Eurobarometer published today reveals that EU citizens agree.    Rule of Law Report → https://europa.eu/!bywRxJ  Special Eurobarometer → https://europa.eu/!RnpTYy    #RuleOfLaw #EuropeanUnion 

    • Infographic titled 'More than 7 in 10 EU Citizens agree that the EU plays an important role in helping to uphold the rule of law in their country.' The graphic shows a map of Europe with color-coded countries indicating the percentage of citizens who agree with the statement. - Dark teal (81-100% agreement): Ireland (84%), Luxembourg (84%), Malta (83%), Latvia (82%), Portugal (82%), Slovakia (82%), Finland (82%), Belgium (80%) - Medium teal (75-80% agreement): Slovenia (79%), Denmark (77%), Lithuania (77%), Spain (76%), Hungary (76%), Poland (75%), Estonia (74%), Netherlands (74%), Germany (73%), Sweden (73%) - Light teal (68-74% agreement): France (66%), Cyprus (66%), Croatia (72%), Italy (72%) - Very light teal (0-67% agreement): Austria (67%), Czechia (65%), Romania (65%), Bulgaria (60%), Greece (58%) The overall EU27 average is 72%. The image also includes the logo of the European Commission.
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    Valencia, the home of paella, horchata and... the 2024 European Green Capital! 🌿    The city was awarded for its local efforts to transition to a greener, more sustainable future, providing a better quality of life for its residents.    Still unsure where to visit this summer? With its achievements in improving the urban environment, tackling pollution and building resilience to climate change, this city clearly deserves its accolades.    Frontrunning cities show us how the green transition can be done. We can all learn from them. → https://europa.eu/!mpKDxC    📷© 1-3. Adobe Stock, 4. Unsplash    #EUGreenCapital #EuropeanUnion 

    • A photo of the Ciudad de las artes y las sciencias, a modern architectural structure with a curved design and suspension cables, reflected in a calm water surface at dusk, with people paddleboarding on the water and walking along a pathway on the right.
    • A photo of the facade of Horchatería de Santa Catalina, a traditional establishment with decorative tile artwork, showcasing its historical significance and inviting entrance.
    • A photo of a pathway inside the Ciudad de las artes y las sciencias, a curved archway with suspension cables, lined by tall palm trees. The blue sky can be seen through the structure.
    • A photo of colorful and intricate sculptures, in Spanish: fallas, of whimsical characters on display during a festival, set against a backdrop of historic builings of the Valenican old town.
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    About 100 million persons in the EU have a disability. Many of them face hurdles when travelling.    We’ve received over 3,300 contributions to our public consultation on the European Disability Card and Parking Card – the most accessible in our history! ♿     Here’s what stood out:     ✅ 92% of respondents agreed EU action is needed to facilitate mutual recognition of disability status  ✅ 86% stated that the card should be accepted in all EU countries  ✅ 70% wanted it both physical and electronic    Thanks to this feedback our proposal meets real needs and make life easier and more accessible for people with disabilities.     Get involved and help better lawmaking! Learn more and contribute to many other important initiatives → https://lnkd.in/dtdcffsw     #EUHaveYourSay

    • Image of a European Disability Card and a European Parking Card for Persons with Disabilities against a background featuring the European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue field. The Disability Card displays fields for name, surname, date of birth, card serial number, and expiry date. The Parking Card has similar fields along with an international symbol of access, a white wheelchair symbol on a blue background. The European Commission logo is present at the bottom right corner.
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    How will the new Commissioners be chosen?    The European Commission's leadership, composed of 27 Commissioners from each EU country, serves a 5-year term. The President assigns each Commissioner specific policy areas, enabling them to shape impactful policies for the future.    Curious about the selection process? Here are the 7 steps to follow! 

    • Berlaymont building with blue sky, the logo of the European Commission at the top and the question in yellow: How will the new commissioners be chosen?
    • President Ursula von der Leyen recently re-elected with the number 1 on the left and the text: Upon suggestions by EU countries, the new President-elect will adopt a list of candidates for Commissioners. 26 candidates, one from each EU country, except the President’s.
    • Main meeting room of the Europa building in Brussels with many colours in the ceiling and with the number 2 on the left and the text: This list of candidates will have to be approved by EU Heads of State and/or Government at the European Council.
    • European Parliament in Brussels during a voting session with the number 3 on the left and the text: Each candidate will then appear in hearings before the relevant committees of the European Parliament. Members of the European Parliament will vote on their suitability for the position.
    • European External Action Service in Brussels with dron view with the number 4 on the left and the text: The High Representative for Foreign Affairs, who is appointed by the European Council, will also appear in hearings and will be voted before taking office as Vice-President of the Commission.
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    And the gold medal for passenger rights goes to... the EU! 🥇    Our rules to protect your rights as passengers have no match worldwide and protect you while traveling by train, plane, boat, and bus.    We just published our new guidelines to clarify EU air passenger rights including the ones for travellers with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.     Your rights include:    ✈️choose reimbursement, re-routing, or refund in case of flight cancellation.   🧳 be compensated for lost luggage.   💺 free of charge assistance for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility.     Fly to our webpage and immediately learn your rights as traveler →️ https://europa.eu/!bg39vB    📷 AdobeStock  1 Gdansk Airport Terminal, Poland by Markus Mainka  2. road through the Dolomites mountains, Italy by Patryk Kosmider  3. Railway station Sao Bento in Porto, Portugal by Tomasz Warszewski  4  Aerial view of the Piraeus harbour and district at Athens, Greece by moofushi    #EuropeanUnion

    • A picture of the Gdansk airport from the outside. It is either early in the morning or late in the evening, as the sun appears on the lower right-hand side of the picture. The airport is open since the lights are on and visible from the outside.
    • Aerial view of the Piraeus harbour and district at Athens. A ferry is entering the harbour.
    • A photo of a bus riding on a road in the Dolomites mountains, Italy.
    • A photo of the train station in Porto. Several passengers are waiting for their train in the main hall. At the center of the image, the departure board shows the train's schedule. Traditional Portuguese Azulejos decorate the walls of the train station.
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    It's on your sunglasses, e-bikes, and washing machine.   It's probably even on the device you are using right now.     We're talking about the CE marking, and we’re celebrating its anniversary today!    For more than 30 years, the two famous letters ‘CE’ – standing for ‘Conformité Européenne’ – are assuring you that the item you're buying meets the highest EU safety, health, and environmental standards.    Discover how the letters CE have left a mark in the European Economic Area → https://europa.eu/!ngq9fk 

    • CE marking symbol on a blue background with twelve yellow stars arranged in a circle around the letters 'CE'. The design resembles the flag of the European Union, symbolizing compliance with EU regulations and standards.
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    Do you love travelling across the EU? We want you to be as safe as possible on the road.     To achieve it, we turned Europe's best road safety practices into draft laws to improve road safety across the EU.     We propose:     ✔ An EU-wide digital driving licence  ✔ Improved driver training to protect vulnerable road users   ✔ Two-year probation for new drivers and zero tolerance for drink-driving  ✔ Cross-border enforcement of traffic rules  ✔ EU-wide driver disqualifications to end impunity for severe offences.     Our aim is to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.     We are determined to achieve it – for the safe travels of all EU citizens and beyond.     Check out how ➡ https://lnkd.in/e3ktjuSk      #RoadSafety #EUTransport #EuropeanUnion 

    • An image featuring a graphic of a pedestrian crossing in blue and white, resembling the EU flag of the European Union with its circle of twelve gold stars on a blue background surrounding it. Split in half above and below the crossing, the text "Safer roads for 450 million Europeans.”

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