Follow my doorstep today at the informal JHA in Cyprus for the entry into application of the pact as an important part of our big migration reform. ⬇️ audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?eb…

Setting the adecuate framing, ensuring society benefits in a fair manner from AI and we have in place the right tools. “We will need a new tax code for the wealth AI creates”, Vinod Khosla today in the @financialtimes.com giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Europe’s competitiveness depends on its capacity to innovate. Excellent visit at ENVIPARK and the laboratories of Politecnico di Torino, together with Rector Stefano Paolo Corgnati, on the role of research, technology and innovation in creating new opportunities for growth across Europe.

I spoke to Iran’s Foreign Minister @araghchi about the latest escalation in the Gulf and the state of negotiations with the US. (1/3)

TODAY BEGINS THE MOST EXPENSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVER 💸⚽️ FIFA claims that high prices are dictated by the "market", but economists warn about the obvious - the entire system is rigged with the intention to extract massive profit. An algorithm without any limits sculpts astronomical prices, so some tickets reach even $30,000.

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Teachers are at the heart of our societies and are best placed to understand the challenges facing our education systems. I met with 25 stakeholders in an implementation dialogue focused on supporting the teaching profession. I want to hear what works, what doesn’t, and how we can do better (1/2)

10 EU countries. One dream. 🏆🇪🇺 Austria 🇦🇹 Belgium 🇧🇪 Croatia 🇭🇷 Czechia 🇨🇿 France 🇫🇷 Germany 🇩🇪 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Spain 🇪🇸 Sweden 🇸🇪 Which team are you backing in this World Cup? Drop your flag below 👇

We have proposed the EU budget for 2027! 💶 Almost €200 billion directed toward shared priorities: 💶 Strong and competitive economy 🇺🇦 Continued support for Ukraine 🛡️ Stronger defence 🌾 Agriculture 🏠 Affordable housing ⚡️ Energy transition 🎓🚆 Key EU programmes

We have a deal! @europarl.europa.eu and @cy2026eu.bsky.social agreed on changes to the ETS2' reserve. It will give more firepower to the MSR to stabilise prices in the future when needed, and will ensure a smoother start and operation of ETS2. This is a win for a fair and predictable transition!

It’s been an impressive & moving evening in la Sagrada Familia. Pope Leo XIV underlining the values of peace and solidarity. The whole event will always remain in the memory of those who participated. Humble humans respecting each other and warm hommage to Gaudi, -love first and techniques after-.

Europe’s automotive industry is at a turning point. Today, I met with the Board of CLEPA to discuss how we can ensure the automotive supply sector remains a leader while supporting workers through this transformation. (1/3)

I had a good exchange of views with over 150 Rectors representing Europe’s University Alliances. I will continue to be a promoter of European Universities and European Alliances because I do believe this is a part of success recipe for a strong Europe. Competitive. Democratic. Values-based.

The EU and the Republic of Korea may be geographically distant, but our security is closely linked. It was good to see President Lee Jae Myung and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun today at our Summit to boost trade, security and defence ties. (1/2)

We met with Javier Helaman Reyes, ambassador of El Salvador 🇸🇻 to Belgium, Luxembourg and Head of Mission to the European Union. We have addressed the current state of EU-El Salvador relations and opportunities to continue advancing cooperation, development and political dialogue.

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Today’s agreement on Defence Readiness Omnibus brings big change: Max 100 days to wait for defence industry permits instead up to 4 yrs. Simpler procurement rules, smaller burdens. Small steps in rules, big steps in #DefenceReadiness! We’ll continue to defragment defence market.

Dear Narendra Modi, today, you're becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister India has had. Congratulations! With you, India not only landed on the moon, it is shooting for the stars. And so is our EU-India friendship.

Should environmental policy now be considered as part of Europe’s defence strategy? My answer is simple: yes. Yesterday, I was a guest on Euronews – The Europe Conversation, where this was one of the questions I was asked. Watch the full episode here: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...