In today's world, Europe needs to be fast, simple and focused. With our large-scale review, we aim for more efficiency. More results. Faster. So we can deliver the best possible 🇪🇺 public service for our citizens ↓

Congratulations to my friend @LulaOficial on his electoral victory. Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil. Europe’s partnership with Brazil is thriving. We will remain by your side for the years to come. Together we will keep working closely for free and open trade…Mostrar mais

Today, the people of Serbia turned out in record numbers to shape their country’s future. Congratulations to the Student List on its victory in the parliamentary elections. We stand ready to support reforms on the rule of law, media freedom, the fight against corruption and s…Mostrar mais

Congratulations on your Republic Day Kazakhstan ! 🇰🇿 35 years ago, you gained your independence. And you brought your uniquely rich culture to the world. Today, Europe is a proud partner of Kazakhstan. Together, we are building a more prosperous, connected and resilient Cen…Mostrar mais

Very good meeting with the Mayor of Budapest, @karacsony_gergely, along with @CoR_President. Under your leadership, Budapest stands as a city of tolerance, openness and freedom. We will never forget your courage in standing up for the LGBTIQ+ community. And in defending the ri…Mostrar mais

Six months ago, Hungary voted for a new chapter. Turning the page on years of eroded freedoms and trust. And the banks of the Danube who saw people march and die 70 years ago. That night saw people dance and celebrate a revived democracy in Hungary. Once again, a powerful mes…Mostrar mais

The martyrs of 1956 gave their lives for freedom. Their memory reminds us that the triumph of democracy is not inevitable. Every generation must fight to renew our freedoms and reenergise our democracy ↓

Deeply alarmed by yet another Russian escalation in the Black Sea. A civilian vessel carrying Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew has been struck off the coast of Romania. These reckless attacks target innocent lives and openly defy international law. My thoughts are with the fami…Mostrar mais

Honoured to attend the commemorations of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in Budapest. 70 years ago, Hungarians rose up against oppression. They fought for freedom, democracy and justice. The very values at the heart of Europe today. Their courage lives on.

Welcome to Brussels, President Tô Lâm. Our free trade agreement has increased trade by 53%. And our new 🇪🇺🇻🇳 Strategic Partnership and Global Gateway are delivering. Bringing new opportunities. On clean tech and critical raw materials for example. And we also agreed to w…Mostrar mais

I welcome the Sakharov Prize awarded to the International Criminal Court. For victims of the world's gravest crimes, justice means a voice. The @IntlCrimCourt must be free to pursue its mission, independently, and without pressure or intimidation. Europe stands firmly behind P…Mostrar mais

Important conversation on AI with @BillGates and digital CEOs. We have to strike the right balance. Between the huge potential AI holds for our industry, healthcare, innovation and so much more. And its regulation, ensuring trustworthiness and our cyber security. This is why…Mostrar mais

Competitiveness starts at home. And we’re doing our homework. Simplifying rules, across the board. Making affordable and clean energy flow with an upcoming Energy Union roadmap. And lifting the remaining barriers to our market, our best asset ↓

We deeply regret the ratification today by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea. We recall that the EU’s position on this matter was clearly stated by the Europea…Mostrar mais

Congratulations to @LucaNiculescu on becoming Prime Minister of Romania. We have important work ahead of us. To create opportunities for people and for businesses. And to strengthen security on our Eastern Flank. We have no time to waste. Let’s move forward together, for Rom…Mostrar mais

Today, we adopt our new 🇪🇺 Arctic Strategy. The Arctic is where the tectonic plates of geopolitics collide head-on. It requires us to change our strategic posture. And work with like-minded partners that share our values ↓

Close, connected and critical to our future. This is the Arctic. Europe’s Northern Neighborhood. Tomorrow, we’re presenting a new Strategy for our common geographical and political space.

Saddened by the news of what happened at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright today. My deepest condolences to the families of the service members who lost their lives. My thoughts are with all those injured and the brave first responders on the scene.

We have had a long and dense European Council. After these two days of discussions, the way ahead is clearer. We will continue to deliver ↓

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A competitive Europe needs social fairness. With quality jobs, decent livelihoods and thriving businesses. To get there, our priorities are clear: Affordable energy. A strong Single Market protecting workers’ rights. And a long-term EU budget that preserves Europe’s…Mostrar mais

Europe’s steadfast support to Ukraine matters more than ever. To help protect its skies, save lives, defend its land. With today’s disbursement, we keep addressing Ukraine’s most urgent operational needs. Including drones and missiles. link.europa.eu/4H4YBT

I want to express my best wishes to @Pontifex following his surgery yesterday. His serenity and strength are an inspiration for all of us. We hope for his full and speedy recovery.

Today, Ukraine and Moldova take another step towards our Union. Negotiation clusters are now opened on internal market as well as competitiveness and inclusive growth. Ukraine’s and Moldova’s future is in our Union. And we will support them all along the way.

Democracy is never to be taken for granted. It should be protected, nurtured. Every day - and everywhere. Our European Centre for Democratic Resilience brings together EU Member States. So they can strengthen their democracies. The resilience of their societies. And so they cou…Mostrar mais

The Black Sea has become another front of escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine. This is unacceptable. I strongly condemn the drone attacks on merchant ships near Bulgaria’s coast. Putting the lives of the crew in grave danger and threatening security in the Black Sea. We…Mostrar mais

Today we take a meaningful step towards a more complete Union. I welcome the decision to close three additional negotiating chapters with Montenegro and one more with Albania. This is thanks to the hard work of both countries. And the remarkable European spirit of their people…Mostrar mais

Today we take a meaningful step towards a more complete Union. I welcome the provisional closure of three negotiation chapters with Montenegro and one more with Albania. This is thanks to the hard work of both countries. And the remarkable European spirit of their people.

Congratulations to Ülle Madise on becoming President of Estonia. Your commitment to the rule of law and fundamental rights, including 11 years as Chancellor of Justice, will serve Estonia and Europe well. I look forward to working together with you for a strong, secure and pros…Mostrar mais

Good call with @ZelenskyyUa today. Fully supported the call of President Zelenskyy for a ceasefire that would protect global food supplies and energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia The war has entered a new, grimmer phase. Russia is stalling on the battlefield and strik…Mostrar mais

The deadliest Houthi attack so far on Riyadh’s airport marks a dangerous escalation. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people. These attacks by Iran’s proxies are pushing the region into a spiral of violence…Mostrar mais

This Mental Health Day, ask your kids how they are. Young Europeans spend on average 4 to 6 hours a day on screens. Engaging with some of the most sophisticated technology ever created. For years, platforms have been playing fast and loose with our children's mental health. W…Mostrar mais

Houthis have once again struck Riyadh’s airport, taking three innocent lives. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. We stand in full solidarity with the people of Saudi Arabia and all our Gulf partners. Attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable. Iran's…Mostrar mais

Good meeting with @Christodulides in the margins of the MED9. We discussed the Cyprus settlement process. And we talked about the next steps on Cyprus’ path into Schengen. Our exchange also focused on next week’s crucial EUCO, where we will discuss lowering energy prices and…Mostrar mais

Bon échange avec @EmmanuelMacron à Split. Deux priorités étroitement liées seront au cœur du prochain Conseil européen. D’abord, les prix de l’énergie et les actions de la Commission européenne pour contenir leur hausse. Nous avons discuté des achats conjoints, du dialogue ave…Mostrar mais

Félicitations à Henri Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan for winning this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry. Their discoveries have opened new avenues for scientific research, including the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Since this July, Japan is officially associated wi…Mostrar mais

Good to be in beautiful Split for this year's MED9 Summit. The Mediterranean is the blue heart of our Union. We are working hard to ensure a prosperous, resilient and sustainable future for the region. By addressing energy costs, discussing EU enlargement, and promoting sustai…Mostrar mais

Russia is pursuing a deliberate strategy of terror. Trying to make daily life impossible for Ukrainians who want to live in peace. To protect people and infrastructure, Europe is stepping up. Others must step up their support too. link.europa.eu/wVRbcN

20 years ago, Anna Politkovskaya was murdered for speaking truth to power in Putin’s Russia. She exposed the brutality of war. She gave a voice to its victims. And she refused to be intimidated into silence. This cost her life. But her memory is carried by so many to this day.…Mostrar mais

Today marks three years since the terrorist attacks of 7 October in Israel. We honour the victims and stand with the families who still carry the heavy weight of grief. We remember the young lives cut short at a music festival. And the long ordeal of the hostages. The EU stand…Mostrar mais

Timely meeting with @AndrejPlenkovic ahead of the MED9 summit. We discussed our ongoing efforts to tackle current high energy prices. The economic boost that NextGenEU brought to Croatia is evidence of the power of our EU budget. And we agreed on the importance of equipping t…Mostrar mais

The situation in the Black Sea is increasingly concerning. Commercial ships – and innocent crews – are being targeted, with lives already lost at sea. Today, two commercial vessels were hit in Bulgaria’s economic zone in Black Sea. This comes just one day after a Turkish ship…Mostrar mais

Once again, the Iran-backed Houthis have targeted infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including a refinery and airports. These attacks keep destabilising the region, igniting further violence and undermining global energy security. We stand in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and our G…Mostrar mais

Tackling high energy costs is our priority. To protect those most in need. Address structural problems. And make sure we come out of this crisis stronger than we entered it ↓

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel and their American colleague Karl Deisseroth for winning this year's Nobel Prize for medicine. Their research marks a breakthrough in our understanding of the human brain. Supported also by Horizon Europe funding, they we…Mostrar mais

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Peter Hagemann and Georg Nagel and their American colleague Karl Deisseroth for winning this year's Nobel Prize for medicine. Their research marks a breakthrough in our understanding of the human brain. Supported also by Horizon Europe funding, they we…Mostrar mais

North Macedonia has made the Growth Plan a real success. With more EU investments coming very soon. We are getting closer, also on AI, with our new AI Factory Antenna, called VEZILKA. This is gradual integration at its best ↓

North Macedonia belongs with us in the EU. There is one key step you need to take to move forward. The enlargement momentum is real. And North Macedonia should seize it.

With this disbursement, we are helping safeguard Ukraine’s financial stability today. We’re also building the foundations for its recovery tomorrow. Because Europe stands by Ukraine’s side. And will do so for as long as it takes. link.europa.eu/pdHPyb

The inauguration of the new National Coordination Centre is truly a milestone towards your EU future. We are preparing for Montenegro’s borders to become European Union borders.