Our democracies are grounded in the rule of law, the very safeguard of our rights. But, how is it applied in EU countries? Today we'll share our findings. Stay tuned for the Annual Rule of Law report ↓

The values of equality and solidarity have made me who I am. I will defend them with conviction. So that every European can live freely, without discrimination. To prevent and tackle crises. To guarantee our humanitarian support, in Europe and throughout the world. (2/2)

I’m honored to receive the trust of the Members of the @Europarl_EN as Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality. The responsibilities that await me are equal to my motivation. (1/2)

Michael McGrath promises to be ‘honest broker’ in EU commissioner role

No mistakes so far in Michael McGrath’s hearing to confirm him as EU commissioner for justice. At several points he pushed back against questions from far right MEPs

‘Respect for the rule of law is at the basis of the EU, we cannot allow an à la carte approach by Member States,’ says Commissioner-designate @mmcgrathtd. ‘Respect for EU law is a must for EU funds’ #EPHearing #McGrath

Commissioner-designate @mmcgrathtd on the @EU_Commission’s role in upholding the EU’s fundamental rights and values: EU law has primacy and the Court of Justice is its final arbiter #EPHearing #McGrath

The #EPHearing for Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice and Rule of Law @mmcgrathtd is kicking off right now. Follow live here https://t.co/BWHZqJHcHv

🔴 LIVE: hearing with 🇮🇪 Michael McGrath, the proposed commissioner for democracy, justice and the rule of law

It was great to talk about my book, Circle of Stars: A History of the EU and the People Who Made It, @UKMisBrussels yesterday. Thanks to Deputy Ambassador @CarolineARead for the warm welcome, @coe_alumni for organising and my old classmate @GoodallGiles for moderating. @yalepress

Back to school, Brussels!📚 Great to host the @collegeofeurope Alumni at the British Residence, to discuss @dermot_hodson's new book on the history of the EU and the people who made it. Thanks to @goodallgiles for moderating the conversation and to everyone who joined us👏

Trees felled in Brussels’ European neighbourhood in a freak summer storm

1 day to go 🗳️ 🇪🇺 The #EUelections2024 are your chance to make your voice heard. This week #UseYourVote. Don’t let others decide for you. All you need to know about the European elections → https://t.co/X95ZeBdIxi

Great to talk to colleagues across the @EU_Commission today about the important work that @EU_Justice is doing to defend 🇪🇺 values & protect democracy ahead of the European elections.

Proud to open @EU_Justice staff event celebrating #IDAHOT 🌈 This year our talk focuses on addressing #LGBTIQ-phobic violence and #hatespeech in 🇪🇺 Thank you @safe_brussels & @GentseFlikken for your valuable contributions to the discussion today 🙏

A message from one generation to another: democracy is something too precious to take for granted. We have to protect it. At the #EuropeanElections on 6-9 June, #UseYourVote, or others will decide for you 🇪🇺🗳️ https://t.co/wi9SEyO3EZ

With @ProfNJAllen, @IvicaPetrikova and Lyn Johnstone, I'm leading the @RoyalHolloway #JeanMonnet study trip to Brussels for 26 students in @rhulpirp Yesterday, we attended an inspiring talk at the Commission on the EU Executive from RHUL alumnus @GoodallGiles 1/2

The European Elections are coming up on 6-9 June. If you are an EU citizen living in an EU country other than the one you are from, you can vote where you reside. Check if you are still in time and need to register ↓ #UseYourVote

Thank you President @vonderleyen for entrusting me with the #justice portfolio for the time being. I am ready to continue in the good work of @dreynders. Wishing him best of luck.  #vdLCommission

The European Elections are coming up on 6-9 June. If you are an EU citizen living in an EU country other than the one you are from, you can vote where you reside. Check if you are still in time and need to register ↓ #UseYourVote