We are modernising the EU Merger Guidelines for the first time in around 20 years. Our objective is clear: 👉🏼support pro-competitive scaling up, innovation and investment in Europe, while preventing excessive market power. Merger control must be more future-looking. 1/2

We have the strenghts and count on good reasons to bet on a decarbonised and electrified economy. I share my interview on these topics with Die Zeit.👇 www.zeit.de/2026/24/tere...

Building capacities towards our future. Satellites are a key piece for that! www.reuters.com/business/med...

🫡 to Cambridge.

Europe doesn't need to become America to succeed; it should stick to what it does well: protecting its people and the planet. My latest in @theguardian.com today www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Emmanuel Macron cherche à mobiliser les industriels pour accélérer l’électrification de la France

No fake, no hide. Who pays the bill? Transparency and accurate data. Good governance and people centered development of AI and digital tools. www.politico.eu/article/big-...

My congratulations to @katatutto, the @CoR and all its members for the Carlos V Award 2026 received yesterday at the Monasterio de Yuste. A timely recognition of the role of regions in our Union, and of the Europe built every day from its territories, cities and communities. 1/2

Widespread all-time high May temperatures are currently spanning most of Europe. The best is yet to come. "A wait 'til the warm-up's underway Wait 'til our lips have met Wait 'til you see that sunshine day You ain't seen nothing yet!"

Housing, climate, urban development & infraestructures. Role of cities in today’s challenges is very relevant. No matter whether it is in Asia, Latín America, África or Europe more cooperation is needed. World Urban Forum 13 taking place in Baku.

Building a social shield. Acting on climate and energy to ensure positive social impact. 💪 elpais.com/clima-y-medi...

Respect!! Human dignity over artificial dominance. “Force,violence & weapons have disastrous consequences for civil population”. Thanks, Pope Leo XIV. It’s our collective duty to stop the shame we witness. www.ft.com/content/1231...

Electrify the world, yes. But clean electricity and wisely efficient use. Great boost for the economy, the security and the freedom, great tool to build a social shield against turbulences and price spikes.

What kind of planet do we want to leave to future generations? Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity. Restoring nature means building a more resilient future for everyone! Read more about the EU's commitment to restoring nature: link.europa.eu/jD7dXQ

Bienvenido el acuerdo UE-México!! Con respeto, con compromiso, apostando por el progreso compartido!

141 países apoyan a Tuvalu en NNUU y consiguen sacar adelante una resolución pidiendo el abandono de combustibles fósiles y compensaciones para los países con mayores pérdidas y daños por el Cambio climático, en línea con el dictamen del TIJ. elpais.com/clima-y-medi...

Les Etats-Unis lèvent les sanctions contre Francesca Albanese, la rapporteuse spéciale de l’ONU pour les territoires palestiniens

In #Hamburg today, an important discussion with German philantrophies on why democracy and freedom cannot remain silent in times of noise, hatred and polarisation. #Philanthropy and civil society are essential to protect open societies, social cohesion and trust in democratic institutions. 1/4

Europe's food security depends on fertilisers. With this Action Plan, we are investing in a stronger European fertiliser industry, supporting European farmers and accelerating innovation in sustainable, home-grown solutions. Securing the future of farming in Europe. link.europa.eu/vNkf6w

This morning we have honoured those that built right answers for Europe in difficult times. Those that decided not to give up on peace, prosperity & democracy; in the defense of human rights in the middle of global chaos. Those that saved the euro and the had the courage to bet on a more united EU.

📣 PRESS RELEASE More than 200 authors of IPCC’s Working Group II gather in the Bahamas to work on the draft of the next scientific report assessing climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerabilities. The meeting is taking place from 18 to 22 May 2026. Read more: bit.ly/WGIILAMII

Querida @teresarodr.bsky.social, fuerza y cariño. Sanidad y educación públicas de calidad son necesarias para seguir construyendo progreso y sociedades justas. Respeto y solidaridad entre todos, también lo son. Un abrazo.

Ongoing and incoming challenges: AI impacts on democracy, security & accountability. “Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos “ 👇 giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Electrification, the most powerful tool to protect the Europeans. Green and smart electricity.

Maravillosa anoche Ana Belén. Gracias @rtvecom.bsky.social “Solo le pido a Dios que la guerra no me sea indiferente. Es un monstruo grande y pisa fuerte toda la pobre inocencia de la gente.” 🫶💔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nSc...

La deshumanización y el silencio. Hoy en @elpais.com, Muñoz Molina. elpais.com/opinion/2026...

IPCC invites government representatives and experts to review the second draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities The review runs from 8 May to 3 July 2026. Interested experts can register till 26 June 2026: www.tinyurl.com/srcities Read more 👉 bit.ly/PRSRSOD

Inside Gaza's hunger crisis as aid falters and funding dries up

“Truly alone together… Unlike the failures of the 1970s, this is how true EU champions are most likely to emerge: exposed to continental competition, and supported by a policy strategy at EU level. That would in turn give governments clearer signals about where EU’s real competitive strengths lie.”

Congratulations to Prof. Dr Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank and former Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, for being awarded the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2026. #Karlspreis2026 📸 Karlspreis / Christian van't Hoen

Great speech of Mario Draghi today in Aachen. #CharlemagneLaureate2026. Compelling opportunity to build Europe’s architecture fit for this new world. Pragmatic federalism, solidarity, freedoms and wealth, full development of internal potential and bold investment in our strategic strenghts. Grazie!!

Un juge américain suspend les sanctions imposées par la Maison Blanche à la rapporteuse de l’ONU pour les territoires palestiniens, Francesca Albanese

Digital sovereignty means industry, reliance, openness and fair competition. We, Europeans, want to shape our own digital future, with investment in AI, cloud and chips that strengthen our resilience and competitiveness. Thanks @lauraballarin for the discussion at the European Parliament. #AI #EU

Meta pauses WhatsApp fee on rival chatbots for one month

European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children. #EuropeNews

EU Foreign Ministers just gave the go-ahead to sanction Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians. They also agreed new sanctions on leading Hamas figures. It was high time we move from deadlock to delivery. Extremisms and violence carry consequences.

The Council has authorised the signing of two agreements between the EU and Mexico: 🔹Modernised Global Agreement 🔹Interim trade agreement These deals mark a major step forward in modernising the EU-Mexico partnership. Facts & figures on EU-Mexico trade: link.europa.eu/FJtWpx

Very grateful for the swift and efficient disembarkation of the Hondius ship in Tenerife. My thanks to the Spanish government and all the authorities involved on the ground. We are working hand in hand with Spain, @who.int and the ECDC, organising evacuation flights.

Can you spot when you interact with AI systems? To help providers & deployers meet the transparency requirements for AI systems under the #AIAct, we have published draft guidelines for feedback. Stakeholders can take part in this consultation here ➡️ link.europa.eu/vWBD7Q

La guerre au Moyen-Orient a mis en lumière le double handicap européen. L’UE est très exposée aux chocs climatiques et à la flambée des prix de l’énergie. Elle doit accélérer sur les politiques de réduction des émissions et d'adaptation au réchauffement. Mon analyse : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...

🇪🇺Today we’ve celebrated Europe and everyday we build Europe! #Europe’sDay2026

EU was built to turn peace, democracy and rights into a shared destiny. It was not easy then. It is not easy now. But we owe it to the next generation to keep building a Europe that delivers for its citizens. A Europe of fairness, prosperity and rights. #EuropeDay2026

This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Competition Network. During these years, the #ICN has helped competition authorities across the world exchange, learn from each other and build trust. In today’s world, this cooperation cannot be taken for granted. 1/3

Nice archaelogical research from @leohickman.carbonbrief.org. The good news: we still count on our great masters and this is a good ocasion to remind us on why all this matters. The bad news: Sir David Attenborough deserves more hopeful trends as a present for his first 100 years! Happy birthday

Hoy, en la conversación con la #CEOE sobre los grandes retos de la #UE hemos analizado la modernización de las guías de competencia y la necesidad de profundizar en la integración europea. #Competition #OneEuropeOneMarket

Hoy en Madrid hemos celebrado el 40º aniversario de la adhesión de España a la #UE. Una historia de democracia, apertura y prosperidad compartida.

One of the most important and inspiring news of the week 👇 Great, my friends!!! 💪😍 #SoftPowerIsPower “More than 50 countries agree to work on trade measures to cut out fossil fuels “ giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Happy International Workers’ Day. May 1st.

Bridging our continents and boosting prosperity based on mutual respect and the rule of law!

Europe needs bold, innovative companies that can compete on the global stage. We have the talent. Now we must create the environment for Europe’s next champions.