Romania detects another Russian drone incursion. “at 18.23, F 16 aircraft detected a drone in national airspace, which they tracked until approximately 20 km SW of Chilia Veche, when it disappeared from the radar…a Russian drone crashed in Chilia” adevarul.ro/stiri-intern...

Denmark has chosen the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system over US Patriots, in a massive win for Paris and a blow to Donald Trump.

Expressed my full solidarity with Foreign Minister @radek-sikorski.bsky.social and Poland in the aftermath of Russia's provocations. I am glad Dutch F-35 pilots were able to contribute to the security of the Polish-NATO airspace. We stand shoulder to shoulder to counter the Russian threat.

Download the RECLAIM Toolkit for Media Literacy & deliver successful trainings on #MediaLiteracy, with lectures, interactive activities & group discussions! More on @tepsa.bsky.social's website ➡️ https://tepsa.eu/analysis/reclaim-toolkit-for-media-literacy/#MediaLiteracy

EU member states refused to greenlight the bloc’s #anti-coercion #instrument to counter #tariff threats from the #UnitedStates, says EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič (@marossefcovic.bsky.social): “I can tell you, there was no appetite for this at all.” borderlex.net/2025/09/10/s...

Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental. I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski. The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)

The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine 🇺🇦 Read the statement by President Macron 🇫🇷 PM Meloni 🇮🇹 PM Starmer 🇬🇧 European Commission President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺 President @alexstubb.bsky.social 🇫🇮 ahead of President Trump’s planned meeting with Putin in Alaska.

💬 @iratxegarper.bsky.social As President of the Socialists & Democrats Group, I want to make it clear from the very beginning that this motion of censure led by the far right will not receive the support of my group.

US trade deficit with the EU has climbed to record-high levels since Trump's return to White House • US trade deficit with EU widened by 97% year on year in first quarter of 2025, to US$96bn • Data highlight how US firms frontloaded imports ahead of implementation of Trump's tariffs

🇪🇺🇲🇩 Thank you for the warm welcome dear Maia Sandu! Our first ever EU-Moldova Summit marks a milestone in the deepening of our relations. Moldova’s future is in the European Union and we are here to support Moldova every step of the way!

Germany is engaging in “intensive efforts” to procure Patriots from the US on behalf of Ukraine, a government spokesman said on Friday. Chancellor Merz also spoke by phone with Trump on Thursday as part of this effort, according to a person familiar with the situation. www.ft.com/content/3a1e...

I call on the Hungarian authorities to allow the Budapest Pride to go ahead. Without fear of any criminal or administrative sanctions against the organisers or participants. To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally.

Joint statement after today's EU/UK meeting on citizens rights under the withdrawal agreement commission.europa.eu/publications...

Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining the Baltic Sea Ministers responsible for Internal Security. During our meeting, we engaged in productive discussions on countering hybrid threats and enhancing the security of our external borders.

Islamic State suicide bombing in Damascus church kills 20 and injures 52 Evening attack is first major atrocity by Islamist terror group in Syria since President al-Assad was deposed This is the first attack of its kind on a church in Damascus since 1860. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Deeply alarmed by the news arriving from the Middle East. I call on all parties to show restraint and respect for international law and nuclear safety.

China sent 74 warplanes toward Taiwan between late Thursday and early Friday, 61 of which crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait that unofficially divides the sides. apnews.com/article/taiw...

#Erasmus definitely changed my life

With first deliveries expected next year, the commercial performance of the [new generation] SAMP-T NG will be a test of Europe’s resolve in manufacturing and buying more of its own weapons as it re-arms to face the Russian threat.

Ukraine moves one step closer to the EU 🇺🇦🇪🇺 Today's proposal to integrate Ukraine into the EU Roaming area in 2026 is part of a broader path of gradual integration: real progress, real connection. Our support is steady, and so is our vision. 👉 europa.eu/!FtjBxP

3/3 To meet the 2030 targets, the EU and its Member States must continue working together to change these trends and strengthen our digital and technological sovereignty. Read the full report 🔗 digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/2025...

Strasbourg calling! Thousands of people are joining us at the European Parliament to take part in #EYE2025. Can't make it to the European Youth Event? No worries! You can follow the event online, no matter where you are in the world 🌍 🔗 Check out the programme: eye2025.eu/take-part

Very happy about NVIDIA’s intention to support AI factories and Gigafactories in Europe. Their advanced AI chips, investments and expertise are most welcomed and needed. Thank you Jensen Huang for your commitment to support the EU’s ambition to lead in AI.

On the EU’s 18th sanctions package on Russia: ”[We] propose a transaction ban for Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2. This means that no EU operator will be able to engage directly or indirectly in any transactions regarding the Nord Stream pipelines.” Good

It's that time of the year again... GMF Brussels Forum starting today! You can find the plenary session live-streamed online, a lot of conversations under Chatham House rule on site (if you are attending), and me for chats on all things European security and grand strategy. Come say hi!

Help him through the line

Where’s DOGE when you need it!?

Russia’s goal is not peace. Today, we're ramping up pressure on Russia with an 18th package of hard-biting sanctions. Targeting Russia’s energy and banking sectors. → europa.eu/!qG9bx3

Still reeling from BBC World interview with a very unhinged Steve #Bannon this am. Talked about “massive insurrection” called for suspension of habeas corpus, doubling down on #ICE raids. All necessary to confront 10 million “alien invaders”. Wants CSOs arrested for having hired them.

📉 Unemployment has reached new lows in the EU A strong labour market. Millions of new jobs. And a plan to go even further. 🧵👇

Dix-sept universitaires et artistes de la bande de Gaza ont été accueillis en France grâce au programme Pause (pour Programme national d’accueil en urgence des scientifiques et artistes en exil), mis en place par le Collège de France @collegedefrance.bsky.social www.mediapart.fr/journal/inte...

My Canadian university, Queen's, is offering TWENTY 4-year funded PhDs (40k CAD/yr) for a student of ANY citizenship who has been accepted at a top 100 US university but have had offer rescinded OR are reconsidering offer due to US policy. Details found here👇 www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...

#RegisterNOW for the final conference of the #RECLAIM project 🎯 focusing on post-truth politics‼️ Join us on 27 June for interactive discussions on the challenges posed by #disinformation 📣 And don't miss our live podcast recording of "Post-truth be told!" 🎙️ Find out more🔗 tepsa.eu/events/recla...

On behalf of @euinegypt.bsky.social wishing all who observe a blessed and peaceful Eid Adha Mubarak 🇪🇺🇪🇬

⚠️ Contexte recrute un ou une journaliste qui aura la chance de travailler en tandem avec l'une des meilleures spécialistes des politiques environnementales européennes 👇

At today's oral exams students from Iran, Pakistan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Vietnam, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and even a few from Italy. Unthinkable diversity for a Sicilian university just a few years ago.

Data centres already use as much electricity as France or Germany alone • Growth in energy consumption is fastest in the US, with power demand for data centres set to triple by 2030 • Renewable energy sources should make up 93% of new capacity for US electrical grid this year

Yesterday I hosted a lunch with @cfr.org to talk about trade, Ukraine, defence, energy, visas, and why I'm confident the EU-US partnership will endure. Our strong ties are necessary for business to thrive, and a strong economy allows us to tackle the challenges we face.

The Recovery and Resilience Facility has already had a transformative impact. Now is the moment for a final push. Today, the @ec.europa.eu set out how Member States can ensure the #RRF finishes strong in 2026. Read my remarks ▶️ europa.eu/!NN4XYW

Busy schedule for Brussels’ hacks. #Kudos

Good news for Radio Free Europe

Busy schedule for Brussels’ hacks. #Kudos

🎬Tomorrow 4 June at 13.30, watch the live streaming as European Commissioner @piotrserafin.bsky.social presents the Commission's Draft 2026 Budget to the European Parliament Committee on Budgets, launching the annual budgetary procedure. Meeting agenda👉 europa.eu/!8cNbHT Watch👉 europa.eu/!CXvm9k

Back @eui-sps.bsky.social on my @ncn.gov.pl-sponsored sabbatical. Guglielmo Meardi and I are organizing a joint @sns.it and @eui-eu.bsky.social debate on presidential elections in Poland and Romania. Join us next Friday, June 6 in Palazzo Strozzi or online. Details 👇 www.sns.it/it/evento/st...

#Netherlands: Prime Minister Schoof will offer his resignation to the King. #PVV withdraws its support to the government due to frustration over the slow pace of implementation of a stricter migration policy.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the next EU budget: "Last time, we had a leading role in the Frugal Four. Next time, we will have a leading role in another group." "We will be tough, but being a part of the Frugal Four is no longer the right place for us."

Happy Bicycle Day! Switching urban mobility to cycling means healthier people, huge savings for the health budget, and fewer road deaths and injuries, but we need good cycling infrastructure. We need uninterrupted cycle paths separate from traffic.

🚨 Ukraine just hit the Crimea Bridge with a 1,100 kg TNT underwater-explosion united24media.com/latest-news/...

“To protect defense-critical infrastructure, I simply need more soldiers than I can currently get,” Major General Andreas Henne of the “Homeland Security Division” told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND). www.rnd.de/politik/bund...