🇪🇺🇧🇴 Mis mejores deseos de éxito al pueblo boliviano en esta nueva etapa. Ha sido un honor representar a la UE en la toma de posesión del presidente Rodrigo Paz.

Bolivia — Día 2.🇧🇴🇪🇺 🧵 1/7 Reunión con empresas interesadas en invertir en el país. Inversión sí — pero beneficios reales y sostenibles para las comunidades locales desde el primer día.

Viaje a Bolivia. Día 1 🧵 🇧🇴🇪🇺 1/5 Primera visita en Santa Cruz, me ha permitido conocer a los bomberos forestales y guardaparques del departamento. La formación, la dotación de medios, la cobertura personal de estos trabajadores a través de un seguro siguen siendo parte de los desafíos de cada día.

Ahead of COP30, the State of the Energy Union Report 2025 shows progress towards our targets. Clean, affordable energy and continued efforts to cut emissions remain crucial in reaching our security, independence, competitiveness, and climate neutrality objectives.

1/5 Day 3 in Brazil. 🇪🇺🇧🇷 We opened with the CHAMP High-Level Dialogue — where the EU endorsed CHAMP. Climate action needs every level of governance moving in the same direction, national, regional and local.Cities and regions are not “nice to have”, they are decisive to turn ambition into delivery.

Ready for Belém! Just arrived in Brazil for COP30, with good news. The EU has just adopted its NDC for 2035. 66-72% in GHG reduction by 2035 from to 1990. A milestone on our path to reaching climate neutrality in 🇪🇺 by 2050. And to keeping the Paris goals within reach.

Just out: New G20 report led by @josephestiglitz.bsky.social warns of an “Inequality Emergency.” It calls for an International Panel on Inequality as global shocks deepen poverty and widen wealth gaps. Read report here: ipdcolumbia.org/event/landma... #Inequality #G20

1/4 🇧🇷🇪🇺On mission in Brazil — engaging on the key geopolitical challenges and the green agenda. A crucial partner for a fair and resilient global pathway.

🌍Conversación muy interesante con Iñaki Gabilondo en el Congreso Iberoamericano. Hablamos de los retos actuales para la agenda verde y del papel que Europa y América Latina pueden desempeñar juntas. Mis reflexiones👇

Hoy en Madrid he inaugurado las XLIII Jornadas de la Abogacía General del Estado, dedicadas este año a Medioambiente y sostenibilidad: una perspectiva jurídica. Una magnífica ocasión para reflexionar sobre cómo el Derecho ambiental europeo contribuye a construir una economía más justa y competitiva

Rob Jetten is great news for Europe in such a turbulent times!! Congratulations, dear friend. Building a better Europe together!!

Everything is a distraction from this.

Today we published the summary of contributions received in our consultation on the review of the EU Merger Guidelines. Over 100 participants shared their views - from competition authorities and academics to businesses, unions and NGOs. 👉 competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/mergers/revi...

29 de octubre de 2024, Europa no olvida. Hace un año ya de unas inundaciones que dejaron un rastro de destrucción y dolor. Hoy reconstruímos, juntos, con 3.000€ millones de la UE para la recuperación y reconstrucción.

Mai més.

We need a chance for peace, not excuses for new strikes.

Les experts du Lancet Countdown estiment que le nombre de morts liées à la chaleur dans le monde a augmenté de 23 % depuis les années 1990, en majorité en raison du changement climatique, pour atteindre 546 000 décès par an en moyenne www.lemonde.fr/planete/arti...

At Paris Climate & Nature Week in Sciences Po Paris, on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Mobilising massive social change is key to keep 1.5 °C within reach.

Doing things simpler may be a good idea. Deregulating may leave people behind and incentivise 27 different answers to replace the common one. www.ft.com/content/adba...

1/ 🔹 Great exchanges today at the Lisbon Conference on Competition Law & Economics. Europe’s strength comes from fair competition, open innovation and high standards — not from closing markets or protecting incumbents. 🌱✨ See my intervention here: 🎥 audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

Always important to listen to the reflections and ideas of young people. At ISCP–University of Lisbon, we discussed Europe’s main challenges — from climate action to defending our shared values. Their voices are key to building a sustainable and united Europe. 🌍🇪🇺🇵🇹

1/ Great to catch up in Lisbon with my dear friend @gracacarvalho 🇵🇹🇪🇺

The European Council just held an in-depth discussion on how to make sure that Europe’s climate ambitions and the competitiveness of our economy go hand in hand. We reaffirmed our commitment to the Paris Agreement and stressed that we need to be pragmatic and flexible in our strategy.

Le Parlement européen adopte des règles plus strictes contre la pollution aux microplastiques

1/ From 20 to 23, Geneva hosts the UNCTAD 16 Ministerial Conference — a great occasion to foster dialogue and build bridges among nations, advancing peace and shared prosperity through fair and sustainable trade. 🌍🤝 #UNCTAD16

Israel must allow UN to provide aid in Gaza, says ICJ on.ft.com/3IX8Myv

The College adopted the Commission Work Programme for 2026. My focus is to translate our key social objectives into clear policy initiatives. Next year, I will present Fair Labour Mobility Package: to strengthen the rights of mobile workers and make it easier for employers to apply EU rules. (1/4)

Our Anti-Poverty will bring together Member States, civil society and the private sector to tackle a shared goal: lifting 15 million Europeans — including 5 million children — out of the risk of poverty and social exclusion by 2030. (4/4)

🧵 1/ Relevant debate today in the European Parliament on how free, independent and reliable media are key tools to foster sound debates and enrich our democracy.

Great to celebrate @wmo-global.bsky.social 75 anniversary of work and cooperation. Key leader and pioneer in the improvement of meteorological and climate services for the people. #ScienceforAction #WMO75 Early warning systems for all.

Cuts and weakening prospects in the NOAA research and observation programmes. The cost of censoring US climate science will have a great (terrible) impact all over the world. www.ft.com/content/2df1...

This is a huge shame. Maritime emissions need to be reduced. It has taken years to build proposals to enhance committed clean shipping supporting decarbonisation, ocean health and innovation.

Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys

We made commitments during the Paris Agreement. We stand firmly by them. Our message is clear. We are a reliable partner. We are open to cooperation. We play by the rules. We want to shape a clean and resilient transition, securing and growing Europe’s global competitiveness.

🌍 The world needs prosperity and development. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🌍 Today at the BloombergNEF Summit London, I discussed Europe’s plan to fully decarbonize its economy by 2050, a crucial transformation for climate, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity. 🔗 Watch my full intervention here: vimeo.com/showcase/117...

Nobel Laureates on innovation being crucial for competitiveness. Dealing back on competition policies, it’s an important part of our work when updating our merger guidelines to better take into account innovation and the appearance of new innovative firms.

So true! Do not expect wealth creation, prosperity or competitiveness if decisions are not climate proof. Prof Stern and @dpcarrington.bsky.social on a very timely message. Worth reading, specially by all those looking for excuses to delay climate action.

Climate-driven hazards grow fiercer, but early action—warnings, education, preparedness—can shield lives and futures. “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” highlights #EarlyWarningsForAll as cost-effective investments. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3J4saJO

Brussels to back net-zero shipping deal despite Trump sanction threat

In turbulent times, we may see some trying to move from European ideals of values and a well performing social market based economy towards a race to the bottom short-term-profits-oriented model. It is important not to mistake. We have the strenghts and the passion to keep building a better Europe!🇪🇺

🌍 Busy day of conversations on sustainable development, clean energy, and climate resilience — from Latin America to Southeast Asia. Here’s a quick look at what we covered 👇

This morning, I spoke with EIB Group President Nadia Calviño about our joint efforts to ensure the green transition strengthens Europe’s competitiveness, security, and prosperity. audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

About to begin. Europe’s Global Gateway. Bridging peoples, building futures, supporting long lasting prosperity for all.

What if we complement the Paris Agreement with a treaty of non-proliferation of fossil fuels?, Susana Muhamad, former minister of Colombia raises the question as a need for effectiveness. elpais.com/clima-y-medi...

Another court case on liability risks for those pushing for climate action delays or feeding misinformation. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/c...

The economic case for green energy and climate action is undeniable, even if some still fight actively against it!!! We, in Europe, have good reasons to accelerate our energy transition and climate action plans!! 🇪🇺 www.iea.org/news/global-...

Cities are essential for citizens quality of life. Great to hear from mayors and deputy mayors of @eurocities.eu their strong commitment to high ambition climate action. Housing, energy, resilience, water, mobility…We need to join forces and cooperate wisely in an effective manner. Always with you!

Discover how the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) is partnering with #C3S to address climate uncertainty in European energy systems. By integrating #C3S data into its grid planning, ENTSO-E is helping ensure a secure, resilient energy future for Europe.

Following the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the first Water Resilience Forum will bring together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society to chart the path toward a water-resilient EU by 2050. environment.ec.europa.eu/events/water...