Today, we designated Apple’s iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.

Our thorough investigation shows that its tablet operating system is an important gateway for businesses to reach consumers.

We will keep monitoring compliance with the #DMA very closely ↓

We should never take democracy for granted.

#UseYourVote #EUelections2024

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There's only two days left to apply for a free #DiscoverEU travel pass.

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✅ Yes to a culture of zero tolerance of violence against children, going beyond the EU.

This week, we adopted a recommendation to better protect children from all forms of violence ↓

Ukraine has made its European choice and we have made our Ukrainian choice.

The decisions we will take in the next months will decide who wins the future of Europe.

So together, let us stay united. Let us stay strong with 🇺🇦. And let us stay ambitious on enlargement and reform.

Weekend recap ↓

Proceedings against TikTok
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Recommendations to better protect children from violence
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20th anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement
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European Health Data Space
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🇺🇦 An additional €1.5 billion was disbursed to Ukraine this week.

The 'Ukraine Facility' is key to ensuring Ukraine continues to keep the administration and basic services running for its population while it fights back the aggressor.

#StandWithUkraine

We have opened a second formal proceeding against TikTok this week.

We're concerned that TikTok has failed to assess the risks that its 'Task and Reward Program' entails, and we consider that there are risks of serious damage for the mental health of users.

More info ↓

#DSA

Enlargement is a success story.

The EU is stronger today because of the inclusion of new countries, and each country is better off thanks to EU membership.

Discover how we delivered on the promise we made 20 years ago ↓

📣 Mark your calendars!

Next Saturday is #EUOpenDay and we're opening our doors from 10 am to 6 pm. Come celebrate with us and get a taste of Europe! 🇪🇺

Explore our website to discover all the events happening across the EU to celebrate #EuropeDay together ↓

Significant step forward in our relation with Andorra and San Marino.

We propose to the EU Council the signing and provisional application of Association Agreements with 🇦🇩🇸🇲 to enable them to participate in the #SingleMarket and to enhance cooperation in other policy areas.

Today, we've designated Shein as a Very Large Online Platform under the #DSA .

Shein is a online fashion retailer with over 45 million monthly users in 🇪🇺.

Following the designation, the platform has to comply with the most stringent rules under the DSA within four months ↓

We're further stepping up our assistance to support Palestinians affected by the ongoing war.

An additional €68 million in humanitarian aid will be channelled through partner organisations.

More info ↓

The transition to the circular economy is a global challenge.

Together with China, we've agreed on a joint roadmap for cooperation on circular economy to continue our collaboration and create opportunities for more sustainable production and consumption.

More info ↓

The EU and Türkiye held the second High-Level Dialogue on science, research, technology, and innovation to deepen cooperation on green and digital transition.

Close cooperation in research and innovation with like-minded partners is a key priority for the European Union.