Siguiendo con gran preocupación la situación en Venezuela. La Unión Europea hace un llamamiento a la desescalada y a una resolución basada en el marco del Derecho Internacional y de los principios consagrados en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. La Unión Europea continuará

I am following the situation in Venezuela with great concern. The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The European Union will continue to support a

Forty years ago, Portugal and Spain chose Europe. Together, they wrote the most brilliant chapter of their recent shared history, leaving behind long dictatorships to become solid democracies and complete their journey back to Europe. Portugal and Spain’s accession strengthened

Deeply saddened by the tragic fire in Crans‑Montana. I extend my most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims and express my solidarity with the Swiss authorities as they respond to this devastating incident.

Closely following the situation linked to the disruption to the data cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. I commend the Finnish authorities for their decisive and effective action, in close cooperation with Baltic and EU partners, to protect critical infrastructure.

Добре дошла, България! 💶 A warm welcome to Bulgaria as new member of the euro area. The adoption of the € is much more than a new currency—it is a major achievement that will reinforce economic stability and prosperity for the Bulgarian people.

Dear Nikos @Christodulides and @CY2026EU, I wish you a fruitful and successful presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇨🇾 I look forward to our close collaboration and to working together in the upcoming six months for a resilient and stronger Europe.

Happy New Year to all Europeans! 2026 is here, with challenges ahead and the strength to face them together. United and determined. Let’s build a Europe grounded in peace and security , globally competitive and internally cohesive, providing shared prosperity to our citizens.

Dear Mette @Statsmin, 'tak' for the excellent work carried out by the Danish Presidency, under your leadership! You have taken remarkable steps during these last six months: a strong push to strengthen Europe’s defence and security, cutting energy supplies from Russia, and

Thanks to @bundeskanzler for convening a leaders’ coordination meeting to assess the latest developments in the Ukraine peace talks. We are united in our determination to intensify efforts toward a just and sustainable peace.

Together with European leaders I spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa, in order to coordinate ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with President Trump. The EU’s support for Ukraine will not falter. In war, in peace, in reconstruction. Recent EU decisions have made Ukraine stronger: -

The EU condemns the U.S. travel restrictions against European citizens and officials. Such measures are unacceptable between allies, partners, and friends. The EU stands firm in its defense of freedom of expression, fair digital rules, and its regulatory sovereignty.

Wishing you joyful holidays filled with peace, serenity and cherished moments. Happy Christmas! Joyeux Noël!

Arctic security remains a key priority for the European Union, and one in which we seek to work with allies and partners. Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. These principles are essential not only for the European Union, but

“When the problem becomes the same for everyone, and they all share the same concern to solve it, differences and suspicions disappear.” May we remain inspired—and mindful—of Jean Monnet’s words, as stated in his Memoirs, the book I offered to the EU leaders as a holidays gift:

Dear @R_JeliazkovPM, thank you for your leadership and cooperation this past year. You highlighted Bulgaria’s role in Europe’s defence and helped lead your country into the euro area. Благодаря ти, Росен!

We committed, we delivered. The decisions taken by European leaders are a crucial contribution to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Because the only way to bring Russia to the negotiation table is to strengthen Ukraine.

Follow live: Press conference with President @vonderleyen and Prime Minister @mette Frederiksen following the European Council #EUCO ↓