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  1. Pinned Tweet
    17 hours ago

    We have reached an important milestone in EU-New Zealand relations. Together, we can conclude a win-win agreement that offers benefits to business and citizens alike

    EU and New Zealand launch trade negotiations
    Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström and New Zealand's Minister for Trade David Parker officially launched talks for a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement.
    28 replies . 231 retweets 375 likes
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    14 hours ago

    Accessibility is one of the main goals of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. We are releasing a set of interactive maps to help open up opportunities for Europeans to explore our shared heritage. Learn more →

    Story Maps on Europe's cultural heritage
    The Story Maps inform in an easily accessible way about several initiatives across Europe linked to cultural heritage.
    14 replies . 70 retweets 141 likes
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    14 hours ago

    Europe has a wealth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Our 2018 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard shows yet again that Europe is strong in science but underperforming on innovation. Learn more →

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    14 replies . 135 retweets 164 likes
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  4. 14 hours ago

    Accessibility is one of the main goals of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. We are releasing a set of interactive maps to help open up opportunities for Europeans to explore our shared heritage. Learn more →

    Story Maps on Europe's cultural heritage
    The Story Maps inform in an easily accessible way about several initiatives across Europe linked to cultural heritage.
    14 replies . 70 retweets 141 likes
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  5. 14 hours ago

    Europe has a wealth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Our 2018 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard shows yet again that Europe is strong in science but underperforming on innovation. Learn more →

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  6. 14 hours ago

    Discrimination has no place in the EU. Equality is one of the fundamental values upon which the EU is built, but it is not a given. We are calling for stronger national equality bodies to fight discrimination →

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    11 replies . 71 retweets 125 likes
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  7. 15 hours ago

    The EU is making real progress on VAT reform, towards a system that stops criminals in their path. We welcome the adoption of new tools to close loopholes and combat fraud in the EU →

    10 replies . 27 retweets 45 likes
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  8. 18 hours ago

    We celebrate the 20th anniversary of – the EU's leading provider of Earth observation data! Its seven satellites help save lives at sea, improve our response to natural disasters and allow farmers to better manage their crops. More →

    6 replies . 100 retweets 182 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    Eurogroup agreement paves way for successful conclusion of the programme and a new chapter for the country. I will always fight for Greece to be at the heart of Europe. I pay tribute to the Greek people for their resilience and European commitment. Their efforts were not in vain.

    93 replies . 199 retweets 451 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    Statement by following agreement today on 3 proposals to protect European citizens in a world of changing social and economic realities, in line with European Pillar of .

    4 replies . 35 retweets 56 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    President ⁦⁩ ends Honorary Doctorate speech ⁦⁩ with quote by late, great Peter Sutherland: "We have a lot in common in Europe. But there are differences. Discerning them and embracing them is an important attribute."

    9 replies . 25 retweets 92 likes
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  12. Jun 21

    . has won the 2018 Rising Innovator category for her work creating tailored communications devices for groups that are socially isolated. Congratulations!

    3 replies . 23 retweets 38 likes
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  13. Jun 21

    3rd 2018 goes to Walburga Froehlich for inventing services and products that allow people with learning disabilities to enter the workforce as paid employees. Congratulations!

    EU Prize for Women Innovators 2018
    1 reply . 21 retweets 40 likes
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  14. Jun 21

    2nd 2018 is awarded to Alicia Asín Pérez for her work powering the Internet of Things, providing connected hardware solutions for our everyday lives. Congratulations!

    EU Prize for Women Innovators 2018
    6 replies . 27 retweets 44 likes
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  15. Jun 21

    We are happy to award the 1st 2018 to Gabriella Colucci for her work focused on the discovery and production of active compounds for industrial applications. Congratulations!

    EU Prize for Women Innovators
    2 replies . 26 retweets 41 likes
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  16. Jun 21

    A new chapter is opening for Greece. This is the result of both national reforms and support from EU partners. The sacrifices and efforts of the Greek people in undertaking these reforms have delivered real, tangible results.

    A New Chapter for Greece
    27 replies . 91 retweets 155 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    Ahead of we call for an agreement on all components of a strengthened Common European Asylum System before the end of the year. Learn more about what has been done to protect our borders, stop irregular migration & save lives at sea:

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    5 replies . 39 retweets 57 likes
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  18. Jun 21

    "Ever since Ireland took its rightful place in our Union some 45 years ago, you have acted like a founding Member State" 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Read statement → Read address to the Joint Houses of the Oireachtas →

    8 replies . 64 retweets 109 likes
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  19. Jun 21

    Over the past twenty years, pressures on land and soil have increased dramatically. We urgently need to change the way we treat these precious resources. Have a look at the World Atlas of Desertification published by →

    2 replies . 45 retweets 56 likes
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  20. Jun 21

    We celebrate the 20th anniversary of – the EU's leading provider of Earth observation data! Its seven satellites help save lives at sea, improve our response to natural disasters and allow farmers to better manage their crops. More →

    7 replies . 46 retweets 85 likes
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