In recognition of the life and work of Nobel Laureate Professor Wangari Maathai, the African Union set aside 3 March each year as #WangariMaathaiDay, observed together with #AfricaEnvironmentDay. This decision highlights that protecting Africa’s natural resources is key to the

The latest developments across the Middle East are perilous. Iran’s regime has killed thousands. Its ballistic missile and nuclear programmes, along with support for terror groups, pose a serious threat to global security. The EU has adopted strong sanctions against Iran and

I warmly welcome the ratification of the EU–Mercosur Agreement by Argentina and Uruguay. Together, we are creating the largest free trade area in the world. A decisive step toward open trade, shared prosperity, and stronger ties between our regions.

In January, the European Council empowered the Commission to provisionally apply the Agreement as from the first ratification by a Mercosur country. Over the last weeks, I have discussed this intensively with Member States and the EP. On that basis, the Commission will now

Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE. This is a gamechanger program that means Canada can rearm our Canadian Armed Forces members more effectively and scale up our defence industries with more contracts overseas.

The Governing Council has decided to enhance the Eurosystem repo facility for central banks (EUREP) to make it more flexible and effective in supporting the smooth transmission of euro area monetary policy. Read the press release https://t.co/QKKEAaAhtg

Security in Europe & the #IndoPacific are closely connected. At #MSC2026, @AussenMinDE and @Sec_Lazaro discussed how 🇩🇪&🇵🇭 can promote stability, prosperity, & rules-based cooperation across both regions. Strong regional partnerships like @ASEAN, chaired by 🇵🇭 this year, are key.

"We've had an order. We still have an order. It's messy, it's imperfect, it has a lot of room for betterment. But it's still there." — 🇮🇳's Minister of External Affairs @DrSJaishankar on the current state of international relations.

In this moment, we are presenting the Ewald von Kleist Award to the brave Ukrainian people. 🇺🇦 We honor their courage and remember those who lost their lives or were injured. President @ZelenskyyUa receives the award on behalf of his nation. #MSC2026

On the main stage at the Munich Security Conference @MunSecConf, on a panel entitled „Tariff-fying Times: Managing the Weaponization of Trade“ with HE President @alexstubb of Finland, HE @larsklingbeil, Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Finance of Germany, and Senator

Together for a strong Europe.

At the next European Council, I will come with a ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, across these five blocks. With concrete targets, with precise timelines. And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026. https://t.co/DSktubFnn8

#Russia's relentless attacks on energy infrastructure across #Ukraine are depriving an already long-suffering civilian population of adequate warmth, water & electricity, impacting all aspects of civilian life. These attacks must stop - says @volker_turk. https://t.co/LFK6o6yRlm

We've launched our largest Chips Act pilot line: NanoIC. With a total investment of €2.5 billion, NanoIC will accelerate the development of next-generation semiconductor technology, essential for AI development, autonomous vehicles, healthcare and 6G mobile technology. ℹ️

Just one word. PEACE. #MilanoCortina2026 #OpeningCeremony #Olympics

THE PARADE OF ATHLETES! 🇧🇯 A WARM WELCOME TO BENIN! Making their Winter Olympic debut! First time ever! 🔥 #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics #OpeningCeremony

As storms and floods continue to strike Portugal and Spain and leaving loss and destruction behind, our thoughts are with everyone affected. Europe stands in solidarity with our Member States and their communities in this difficult moment. We are ready to support with the

Our flag shone brightly on the Arco della Pace at the Opening Ceremony of the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympic Winter Games. A symbol of peace and prosperity, a journey defined by cooperation and unshakable solidarity. Let’s go EU athletes! ©️ Jamie Squire / Getty Images

The EU is hiring graduates - from all study field! The main entry-level competition (AD5) is opening again for the first time since 2019. All you need is a university degree, fluency in two official EU languages, and EU citizenship. 👉 Apply via EPSO: https://t.co/7oFkFNHv4e

The EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is now in force. It sets a high standard for digital trade rules between the EU and Singapore and raises the ambition of digital trade rules globally. More: https://t.co/hS8WkWQvDU