EU Justice
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Building a European area of Justice. Updates from the European Commission's Justice and Consumers DG. RT, quotes from 3rd parties and links are not endorsements
The 2025 #RuleOfLaw is out. Why does it matter? Because it tracks how EU countries are upholding: ⚖️ Justice 💼 Anti-corruption safeguards 📰 Media freedom and pluralism 🏛️ Institutional checks and balances Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ #EUValues
🛡️ Empower your voice, protect your data! You can now sign a European Citizens’ Initiative online — easier, safer, and straight from your smartphone. Take part in shaping EU policy. ✍️ ℹ️ Explore active initiatives: europa.eu/!BD6xqM
🏙️ Is your city leading the way on accessibility? The #EUAccessCity Award 2026 is open for applications. Prizes up to €150K for cities improving daily life for persons with disabilities. This year includes a Special Mention on Housing. 📅 Deadline: 9 Sept 2025. Apply now ↓
Did you know? The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights protects your personal data! 🔏💻 ⚖️Article 8(1): Everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her. 🇪🇺From apps to online forms — your data deserves respect & care. #EuCharter25
Doing business across EU borders? Trust, but verify — fast. The Business Registers Interconnection System (BRIS) lets you check official company info EU-wide in seconds. ✅ Reliable ✅ Cross-border ✅ Free 🔗 Start here: e-justice.europa.eu/bris #BRIS
Around 1 in 6 adolescents in the EU report being victims of cyberbullying. We are targeting the escalating issue with an Action Plan against cyberbullying. Share your views & help us shape a safer online environment for children and young people! 📅 Deadline: 29/09
Curious about accessibility?♿ From legislation to tourism and emergency planning, AccessibleEU’s online events cover it all. Catch up this summer with recordings you can watch anytime, anywhere. 🎥 Watch them here → lnkd.in/dfaVsedC
🤝This step is crucial for businesses, public authorities and individuals on both sides of the Channel. It also helps to keep this vital link open for effective cooperation in criminal justice and law enforcement.
🔍The draft decisions conclude that the UK continues to offer data protection safeguards equivalent to those of the EU. These decisions will now be reviewed by the European Data Protection Board and Member States. The @Europarl_EN can also make use of its right to scrutiny.
Today, we made a proposal to renew the 2021 UK adequacy decisions for free & safe data flows 📈 This would allow the continued free flow of personal data between the 🇪🇺 EEA and the 🇬🇧 UK beyond December 2025. ℹ️europa.eu/!3ByjMg
Data protection is a cornerstone of EU values. Today, we've launched the process to renew our adequacy decisions with 🇬🇧. This would ensure personal data can continue to flow safely between the EU and the UK beyond December 2025. More info ↓
Today we propose to renew the 2021 UK adequacy decisions for free & safe data flows 📈 This would ensure personal data can keep flowing between 🇪🇺 EEA & 🇬🇧 UK beyond December 2025. The draft decisions will now be reviewed by the EDPB and EU countries ⬇️ #DataProtection
🛒 Consumers & businesses in Europe should enjoy the full potential of e-commerce. Online marketplaces must ensure access to convenient, affordable, safe & high-quality products. Our product safety sweep shows how platforms are doing & how we can support them in getting better.
📢 We’re designing a Digital Fairness Act! 🔹Which unfair practices do you face online & how should we fix them? 🔹How shall we better protect minors online? 🔹How can we simplify rules for businesses? Help shape a fairer digital future 👉 europa.eu/!h647hn
Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034. It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition. That addresses Europe’s challenges. That strengthens our independence.
📘 Ever wondered what it's like to work for the EU? Apply for a Blue Book Traineeship! ✅ 5-month paid traineeship ✅ Starting March 2026 ✅ Apply with any Bachelor’s degree ✅ Build skills, friendships, and your 🇪🇺 future 🗓️ Deadline: 29 Aug, 10:00 👉 europa.eu/!YNDggC
Easier, safer data transfers to the @EPOorg . The EU just adopted a decision that: ✅ Speeds up patents ✅ Cuts red tape ✅ Guarantees strong data protection A first for the EU — and a boost for innovation. ℹ️europa.eu/!fGyB37 #DataProtection #EUDemocracy
📅 16 July, Commissioner @EUCssrMcGrath will lead an Implementation Dialogue on the application of the #GDPR. A chance for business and civil society to share experiences, identify challenges, and explore ways to simplify and improve the application of EU #DataProtection rules.
Find out more how the EU strengthens online safety for minors ↓ 🔗 Press release: europa.eu/!BKxcW3 🔗 The guidelines: europa.eu/!QvQBqR 🔗 The prototype of the age verification app: europa.eu/!hmVc9W
🔞Are you worried about kids' online safety? The new DSA guidelines & a prototype of an age-verification app will help ensure that children & young people can continue to enjoy the opportunities the Internet offers, while minimising the risks they face online. Discover more🧵↓
📢 Draft guidance on the Political Advertising Regulation is open for feedback. This is a setting of EU-wide rules on transparency, accountability & targeting in political ads, fully applying from 10 Oct 2025. ✍️ Share your views by 4 August 2025.