🇪🇺🇨🇦 I had a great conversation with Minister @pattyhajdu.bsky.social on the sidelines of the #G7Labour & ILO meetings! The EU and Canada share strong focus on quality jobs and skills. We exchanged views on several key topics: the impact of AI on jobs, labour mobility and skills portability.

An ATM is not a casino where you find out how much the withdrawal really cost only after the statement. When it shows you a fee of €3.95, but €175 more disappears from your account, it's not customer negligence, but system intent. Euronet owes an explanation. Therefore I turned to the European Commission with questions about unfair business practices.

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Brick by brick, we are collapsing the foundations of Russia's war economy. Today, we are presenting our proposals for a 21st sanctions package against Russia. Thread ↓

As Russia's war of aggression in 🇺🇦 is increasingly also felt in the EU's Eastern Member States via hybrid attacks, disinformation campaigns and drone incursions, today we propose a strong package of further 🇪🇺 financial, energy and trade #sanctions, and other measures. Now we need swift adoption.

Great to touch base with Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social 🇮🇪 ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency in the second half of 2026. We discussed key climate priorities, including COP31 coordination and the ETS review.

We have concluded successfully concluded negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe. Together, our researchers will drive progress in clean tech, digital transformation, health and climate resilience. More: link.europa.eu/tbK4xj

The Festival of the New European Bauhaus is officially open. From 9–13 June in Brussels, innovators, creators, citizens and communities will come together to showcase ideas and projects shaping a sustainable, inclusive and beautiful Europe.

Join us for the launch of the European Drug Report 2026. The report delivers the latest evidence on the state of the drugs problem in Europe. ⬇️ audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?eb…

And to create a water resilient future for all, we must act, as one, to protect this cycle – and with it, our societies, our economies, and our future. My full speech at #VeniceClimateWeek: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Today at 🇪🇺Defence ministers’ meeting in Nicosia 🇨🇾. We discussed continued support for 🇺🇦 with the Ukraine Support Loan, further cooperation of 🇪🇺🇺🇦 industry, also addressed European Security Strategy & in particular maritime security. Thanks @cy2026eu.bsky.social for hosting our discussions.

Glad to meet with The Brewers of Europe. Behind every beer is a European success story: 10,000 breweries, 2+ million jobs, and €52 billion added to the EU economy each year.

Today, we held the 16th annual EU-Israel High Level Seminar to combat antisemitism and foster Jewish life. It is a good opportunity to discuss current threats, challenges & opportunities to counter antisemitism and foster Jewish life. Antisemitism has no place in Europe.

Good exhange with representatives from religious and non-confessional organisations on the challenges of ethical and social impact of AI in the context of the Art 17 dialogue. AI needs to remain human-centric supported by an EU regulaltory framework.

Europe’s competitiveness depends on practical solutions, shaped in dialogue with the private sector. I thank @elinkeinoelama.fi for hosting an important discussion with Finnish business leaders on economic growth, regulatory simplification, and next steps for 🇪🇺 EU action. @eukomissio.ec.europa.eu

Insightful discussions with Prime Minister Kristen Michal on Estonia's priorities and the challenges shaping Europe's future. 👉🏼Listening to different national experiences helps us build stronger and more resilient common answers. #Estonia #Tallinn

The Middle East is stuck in phases of peace talks and fragile ceasefires. Tehran's drones continue to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Ministers were clear that Iran's actions are unacceptable. (1/2)

🤝 Very good meeting with @ollirehn.suomenpankki.fi, Governor of the Bank of Finland. Our discussion focused on the macroeconomic outlook, implementation of the 🇪🇺 Economic Governance Framework and progress on the digital euro. @suomenpankki.fi @eukomissio.ec.europa.eu

We stand firmly and unequivocally with Ukraine and its people. We have made a new disbursement under the Ukraine Facility, our key instrument to support Ukraine's recovery, reform agenda and progress towards EU membership. Find out more: link.europa.eu/NvGGnr

Cities are where Europe's transition becomes tangible for citizens. With #Tallinn Mayor Peeter Raudsepp, discussed how investment and innovation can help deliver affordable housing, cleaner energy and better quality of life for citizens.