SAFE is a strategic shift for 🇪🇺’s security and resilience. With up to €150 bln mobilised by the European Commission, it will strengthen defence capabilities, and high-value jobs across EU. 🇷🇴’s €16.68 bln agreement shows that the Eastern Flank is a pillar of our shared security and a stronger NATO.

Very good exchange with Séamus Boland, @eesc.bsky.social President on the recently launched Anti-Poverty Strategy, AI at work, and the next MFF. We are very much aligned on the multidimensional nature of poverty, the life-cycle approach and the importance of personalised and integrated support.

A good meeting today with @president.europarl.europa.eu We discussed about the recently launched social package and mainly Anti Poverty Strategy. Access to quality jobs and employment is a common commitment of the European Parliament and European Commission to work on for our people.

🇪🇺🇺🇦 Today’s first EU–Ukraine High-Level Dialogue on Education comes at a decisive moment for Ukraine’s recovery and European integration. I thank Minister Oksen Lisovyi and the Ukrainian delegation for a very productive exchange. (1/4)

🇪🇺🇮🇪 Great meeting with Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Youth. Our discussion focused mainly on Erasmus+ as an inclusive tool for everyone. Because Erasmus should be a right, not a privilege. We need to strengthen its budget in the next MFF. Looking forward to working with you!

🇪🇺🇱🇹 Good exchange with Raminta Popovienė, Minister of Education, Science and Sport on the Lithuanian upcoming Presidency priorities in education and training. We discussed the importance of Erasmus+ for developing talent in Europe as well as the Education Package and its Teachers' Agenda.

🇪🇺🇮🇪Good first exchange at EYCS with James Lawless, Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. We discussed the priorities of the Irish upcoming presidency as well as the role of education for our democracy and Preparedness of our Union.

🇪🇺🇪🇸 Tonight, Europe’s heart beats in Barcelona. As we mark 40 years of Spain’s membership in the European Union, it is a true honour to celebrate this historic moment together with the Barça Foundation at El Clásico. Let’s keep building a stronger, more united and social Europe. #EuropeUnite

🇪🇺76 years ago, Europe was built on a simple yet powerful promise: that its people would live in freedom, with their rights protected. And today, Europe remains steadfast in delivering on this: protecting people’s interests and continuing to stand as a strong ally for its friends. Long Live Europe!

✅️ The first ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. This matters because 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 is at risk of poverty or social exclusion. 👉NOW we are changing the approach. Europe is not defined only by its economic strength, but by its social model.

I also highlighted what the 🇪🇺 is doing to keep quality jobs at the heart of our policies, including the upcoming EU anti-poverty strategy and the Quality Jobs Act. (3/3)

Our key priorities should be: 🔹 Embedding decent work and social protection into economic strategies 🔹 Promoting decent work in global supply chains and fair competition 🔹 Preparing for the future of work in the age of AI. (2/3)

Today, I participated in the G7 Labour 7 Summit, where I spoke about the role of the G7 in promoting decent work and quality jobs. (1/3)

‼️Today marks a major step towards strengthening fair labour mobility in Europe. I am happy to welcome the support by member states of the provisional agreement on the revision of the social security coordination rules. (1)

Thank you for a warm welcome in Helsinki today, President Alexander Stubb.

Great meeting today with Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council. The British Council’s leadership will be key to ensuring Erasmus+ continues to create life-changing opportunities for people across the UK and Europe.

🇪🇺🇬🇧EU and UK cooperation moves forward. Today the legal texts bringing the UK formally into Erasmus+in 2027 were signed. The 🇬🇧 association to Erasmus in 2027 will open thousands of opportunities for students, staff and youth to learn, travel and thrive across the EU and the UK.

APPLY HERE 👇 ec.europa.eu/info/funding...

🇪🇺🇷🇴 Thank you, President Nicusor Dan for welcoming me to Cotroceni Palace today. Our dialogue focused on EU funding and the opportunities that Romania can still access, as well as the next MFF.

Good first meeting in London with @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social to discuss strengthening our 🇪🇺🇬🇧 cooperation, as well as common challenges and policy responses in the area of employment and social policy. We agreed on the need to focus on youth and address youth unemployment and child poverty.

I had a good exchange with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of 🇲🇰, Timcho Mucunski. Erasmus+ remains a key bridge between 🇲🇰 and the 🇪🇺 Between 2021 and 2024, €32 mln has supported 830 organisations, and enabled more than 14,300 students and staff to gain valuable experience abroad.

🇪🇺🇬🇷 I had an excellent exchange today with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. We discussed the social dimension of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the importance of ensuring strong investment in education, skills and social policies across Europe.

🇪🇺🇬🇷 Thank you, dear Minister Niki Kerameus for the warm welcome in Athens. We discussed Greece’s labour market reforms, stronger collective bargaining and revision of EU social security coordination rules.

Good first meeting with 🇭🇷 Minister of Labour, Alen Ružić. I would like to thank Croatia for its support on the revision of regulation of social security systems and for strong commitment on the social dimension of the EU budget.

🇷🇴🇪🇺 I was pleased to welcome Romanian Prime-Minister Ilie Bolojan today at the Berlaymont. We discussed about EU funding opportunities, specifically on the European Social Fund Plus.

It was a pleasure to meet today UK Secretary of State Peter Kyle to discuss our priorities in the area of employment and skills. The 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 share a firm commitment to promoting quality jobs and inclusive economic growth.

Today both Parliament and EU Council have agreed to amend the EGF Regulation. Workers will no longer need to wait until they lose their jobs to receive support in finding new job. Measures such as career counselling and training will be offered in advance to help them secure new opportunities.

Constructive exchange this afternoon with representatives of BusinessEurope. Continuous dialogue with businesses and social partners is essential to deliver better policymaking that strengthens resilience and competitiveness. Companies need the right support to create quality jobs for Europeans.

🇫🇷🇪🇺A good discussion on the revision of our coordination of social security systems' rules with Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labour and Solidarity of France.

🇪🇺🇮🇪Good to see you again, dear Dara Calleary, this time at #EPSCO in Nicosia. We focused on coordination of social security regulation, anti-poverty strategy and reinforcing child guarantee. Now, more than ever, our social policies need to maintain a strong child focus in this complex landscape.

🇪🇺 Europe is here and the world is watching! #MilanoCortina2026 #commissionerofthepeople

Good meeting with Olaf Lies, PM of Lower Saxony. We discussed quality jobs in the EU, how to re-and upskill workers facing transition, actions under the #UnionOfSkills, promoting digital and STEM skills, and the Child Guarantee.

Great Meeting today with the Eurochild team led by Tanya Ward. We had a good discussion about key priorities for children in Europe, including how we could strengthen of the European Child Guarantee.

A very good start to the week with @ylvajohansson.se — Chair of the EU High-Level Skills Board. 👉This Board must be strong and visible — shaping human capital policy for leaders, businesses and workers alike. I am confident Ylva will give this Board the leadership and credibility it needs.

🤔 Do you want your students to understand 🇪🇺 Europe better? ➡️This call supports schools and VETs to bring EU topics into real classrooms. 💶 Up to €35,000 funding per project available. APPLY HERE 👇 erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-gu...

You have 10 more days to apply to the Skills Guarantee Pilot. With a budget of €14.5 million, the pilot will focus on projects that support workers in the automotive industry who are at risk of unemployment. Apply here until February 9👇 socialinnovationplus.eu/call/esf-si-...

I am delighted to congratulate @ylvajohansson.se on her appointment as Chair of the European Skills High-Level Board. Her proven leadership will be invaluable in steering the Board’s mission to strengthen skills and talents across the EU, supporting a dynamic, skilled, and adaptable workforce.

📍 This week, we adopted two key initiatives that redesign how migration works: 👉 The first-ever EU Visa Policy Strategy; 👉 The European Migration Strategy. At their core, both are about one thing: people and their potential 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

📣 The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence on the upcoming European Strategy for VET. Whether you are a business, a training provider, or a learner, tell us what changes are needed to build a more competitive Europe. Share your views until 19 February 👇 link.europa.eu/8Tt9pW

📢 Last days to apply, you have time until 29 January 2026 ↓ With a budget of €14.5 million, the Skills Guarantee Pilot will focus on projects that will support workers from the automotive industry, who are at risk of unemployment. Apply here 👇 link.europa.eu/nVYGyQ

The EU is actively working, on our continent and beyond, to promote inclusive, high-quality education. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to education as the foundation of Europe’s social model and a cornerstone of our prosperity, democracy and global competitiveness. (2/2)

On the #internationaldayofeducation we first honour those who strive to educate. We often speak about stakeholders but at times only blandly recognize those who dedicate their lifetime to build a fair and future-ready worldthrough education. Thank you, dear educators and learners. (1/2)

Good to meet with Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, to discuss how we can strengthen skills development and certification, including digital and AI skills, and support students and teachers across Europe.

A good exchange at #WEF26 with @arthurmensch.bsky.social CEO of Mistral AI, on Europe’s leadership in AI for education. As we prepare the 2030 Roadmap on digital education & skills, cooperation with EU AI frontrunners is essential.

Had the pleasure to meet Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, at #WEF26. The automotive industry is at the core of Europe’s workforce and an important source of quality jobs. We discussed its competitiveness, support to transition and investment in reskilling and upskilling #unionofskills.

At #WEF26 I met Denis Machuel and Bettina Schaller (Adecco Group) to exchange views on how we can boost cooperation on Europe’s jobs & skills. I count on Adecco’s expertise for the #UnionOfSkills & Quality Jobs Roadmap.

The new framework will: ➡️Strengthen EU cyber-resilience; ➡️Protect critical and vulnerable systems; ➡️Align EU action with evolving threats; ➡️Build faster and more coordinated protection across Europe. (2/2) All you need about it is here 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

When cyberattacks hit hospitals, transport or energy systems, everyday life can stop in seconds. With today’s proposal for a Cybersecurity Act, the Commission is reinforcing Europe’s defenses where it matters most: protecting the infrastructure we rely on every day. (1/2)

I am deeply saddened by the tragic news from Córdoba. My heartfelt condolences go to the families who lost their loved ones and to all those affected. In moments like these, Europe stands united in solidarity. We share your pain and send strength to the entire community.

I look forward to collaborating with the Cypriot authorities to deliver tangible results for all European citizens. (2/2) #commissionerofthepeople @cy2026eu.bsky.social