EU Tweet-Collection 8-9 August 2020

Here are 10 things the EU is doing to get Europe back on its feet following the Covid-19 crisis → https://t.co/9XzM3Mf4JU pic.twitter.com/gC5vSdmvot

— European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) August 8, 2020

How clean is the air you’re breathing right now? The European Environment Agency's European Air Quality Index shows up-to-the-minute data for the whole of Europe → https://t.co/P1rzjk8rUx pic.twitter.com/cdZs2yizpR

— European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) August 8, 2020

Looking for ideas for a break and willing to discover new destinations? We have some tips to help you plan your trip! Discover the interactive #Natura2000 map: → https://t.co/1ysEkl59Yb pic.twitter.com/Y60BTILIRH

— European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) August 9, 2020

A better future. A healthier society. It all comes down to respecting nature. 🌳 🦉

If we don’t care for our land and oceans we can't hope for a better world.

The #EUBiodiversity Strategy will establish protected areas for 30% of land and 30% of sea in Europe. #EUGreenDeal

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

Remember, you can take your purrfect friend with you on holidays.

Get them the EU pet passport and enjoy the trip! 😺

All you need to know: https://t.co/wTJ6YR3UbY #InternationalCatDay pic.twitter.com/Ql0Cjud2JT

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

How can we make transportation more sustainable in Europe?

We are looking to promote alternative fuels, digital solutions and affordability of all transport means. Share your views and ideas on the #SmartMobility initiative on our revamped #EUHaveYourSay portal.

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

Protecting your laptop with a cuddly cat in your personal space can be a challenge. But protecting your personal data online shouldn't be.

That’s why EU data protection rules give you control over your data. 🐾

Learn more: https://t.co/TT47sGJJV0 #InternationalCatDay pic.twitter.com/OzhScggTyr

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

Every path to climate neutrality is paved with renewable energy. And we want to ensure our energy rules are up to the task.

You can help us out by sharing your views on 2️⃣️ EU roadmaps on:
♻️ Renewable energy
🏠 Energy efficiency#EUGreenDeal #EUHaveYourSay

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

Discover the best cultural spots and events in cities across Europe! 🏛️

The #EUCulturalGems app is here to help you spend this summer like a local!

Check it out and bon voyage 👇 #EuropeForCulture @EU_ScienceHub

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

Europe is investing in a range of promising vaccines and treatments against the #coronavirus.

This increases our chances of obtaining an effective remedy.

So far @sanofi-@gsk and @GileadSciences are on board, and more will follow soon. #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/j18fqSt3O6

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 8, 2020

Today is #BookLoversDay! 📚

With travel plans on hold for many of us this summer, let's put our mobiles on silent and indulge in a good book.

And why not start with the winners of the EU Prize for Literature 2020? 🤓

Check them out 👇 #EuropeForCulture

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 9, 2020

Bursting with bright ideas to improve the lives of people across the EU? 💡

Tell the rest of Europe by starting a citizens’ initiative. See how it works and #EUTakeTheInitiative!

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 9, 2020

Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

We extend our solidarity to all indigenous peoples around the world at a time when their health, lives and livelihoods are endangered by the coronavirus pandemic. #IndigenousDay

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 9, 2020

Driving research, from lab to market! 💡 Thanks to EU grants, 55 researchers will be able to explore the commercial or societal potential of their findings.

The EU is here to help bridge the gap and facilitate transfer of new knowledge to the economy and society.#ThisIsTheEU

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) August 9, 2020

Happy anniversary @EUNAVFOR.

Deterring armed maritime robbery off the Somali coast and protecting vessels is important to fight piracy, deliver aid and to stabilise Horn of Africa.

Thank you to all women and men contributing! https://t.co/jWUVjTOmTl

— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 8, 2020

On #IndigenousDay, we pay tribute to the peoples most actively preserving our 🌍 planet and all forms of life. Today more than ever, let’s protect those protecting us all! #WeAreIndigenous https://t.co/ve1qjX2hdH pic.twitter.com/oJrYc4oKj8

— European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) August 9, 2020

Raiza is 11 and she lives in Pandayacu, a Kichwa indigenous community in 🇪🇨 Ecuador. For her, online learning during #covid was not an option. Still, Raiza was able to keep studying at home and she's one of her teacher's "most judicious students." ✏ https://t.co/6CEQwAVKUv pic.twitter.com/2JCrkqMBRC

— European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) August 9, 2020

Statement by the High Representative @JosepBorrellF on the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean. https://t.co/SFaN6a2qsZ

— European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) August 9, 2020

"They are carriers of invaluable indigenous knowledge & cultural heritage. The EU is inspired by the many indigenous-led effective responses to the pandemic across the world" @JosepBorrellF #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousDay https://t.co/L9Qb5TTuWa

— European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) August 9, 2020