Travelling home after the holidays? 🎄 Whether by bus, plane, train, or boat, we’ve got you covered! As an EU passenger, your rights include

Following very closely the situation in Venezuela. We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition. Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.

Back on the roads after the holidays. Our goal: your safety. We turned Europe’s best road safety practices into EU action so you can walk, cycle, ride, or drive safely. To bring us closer to almost zero road deaths by 2050.

New Year, new EU goals 🌍 Here are some of our top priorities for 2026 ⬇️

Deeply saddened by the fire in Crans-Montana. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. We are liaising with Swiss authorities to provide medical assistance to the victims through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Europe stands in full solidarity with Switzerland.

Καλωσόρισες, @cy2026eu.bsky.social! Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency begins at a pivotal moment for Europe. And so its focus on strengthening Europe’s autonomy couldn’t be more important. I look forward to working together to boost Europe’s preparedness and competitiveness.

Today, Bulgaria adopts the euro as its currency. This strengthens the bond with Europe. Travel, work, and business will become easier and more connected. Bulgaria, you’ve opened a new chapter in your story.

Felicitaciones and felicitações, Spain and Portugal. For 40 years, you’ve been part of our Union. Four decades of sharing your exceptional culture and innovative spirit with us. Four decades of your countries growing stronger inside the EU. Congratulations!

Celebrating 40 years of Spain & Portugal in the EU! 🇪🇸🇵🇹 Four decades of unprecedented progress: boosting investments, democracy, and innovation. They made the EU richer; we made them stronger. A crucial part of our story. Progress. Together. 🇪🇺

As we start the New Year 2026, you can count on me and my team to continue working relentlessly to make Europe stronger.

We look towards 2026 with great ambition to make every EU citizen proud to be part of our Union. Here’s to many more: 🌍 Trade partnerships 🌱 Sustainable initiatives 🔬 Research driving innovation Happy New Year! ✨

2025 was another big year for EU trade. Forging new partnerships that strengthen our economy. And bring certainty in uncertain times. We secure the interests of 🇪🇺 industry, farmers and consumers while delivering real benefits for our partners. That’s Europe’s way of doing business.

Tomorrow, Bulgaria joins the euro area. This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment. Now it means simpler payments, easier travel and so many new opportunities for Bulgarian businesses. Поздравления, България! You can be proud of what you achieved.

Good discussion today with European leaders on our support to Ukraine, its security, and the reconstruction of the country. Ultimately, the prosperity of a free Ukrainian state lies in the accession to the EU. It’s also a key security guarantee in its own right.

Accession doesn’t only benefit countries that join; as the successive waves of enlargement show, the whole of Europe benefits.

Stronger ties. Bigger markets. 2025 has been a breakthrough year for European trade. The EU expanded its global reach, broke down barriers, and delivered real results for businesses and citizens. Europe owns the moment with secure supply chains, stable markets, and more opportunities ahead ↓

Γεια σου, Κύπρος! 🇨🇾🇪🇺 On 1 January, Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Every six months, the baton passes to a new Member State and Cyprus is next to help steer our common agenda. We’re ready to build the future of Europe together ↓ link.europa.eu/y8qBpF

Europe is ready to keep working with Ukraine and our US partners to consolidate this progress. Paramount to this effort is to have ironclad security guarantees from day one.

We had a good, one-hour-long call with President Trump, President Zelenskyy and several European leaders to discuss their meeting today on peace negotiations. There was good progress, which we welcomed.

No internet? No problem. Just like border-free travel across the EU, staying connected has never been easier, thanks to EU roaming and the WiFi4EU app. Stay connected to what matters, wherever you are this festive season. ✨🎄

We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.

2025 proved that Europe cannot be complacent on security. Defence readiness is no longer optional. Security is our shared responsibility. We delivered this year ↓

One port, one cable, one Europe. This holiday, unwrap the power of one: USB-C for all. Yes, not just phones, tablets, and laptops. In three years, every charger will be under the same tree. Because less waste, smarter choices, mean more for everyone, all year long. link.europa.eu/QDMFTh

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, wherever you are ✨🎄

We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton. Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K

From the non-negotiables to the ‘just one more’ sides, we asked our social media team for their Christmas dinner favourites, and let’s just say, it makes for quite the feast! 🎄🍽️ 🥂 What would you add from your country?

We've launched a first set of pilot actions to boost Europe’s circular economy, focusing on plastics. Circular solutions can cut the sector’s climate-related emissions by 45%, strengthen EU competitiveness, economic security, and unlock the Single Market's potential. link.europa.eu/q7rQQm

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.

The new Toy Safety Regulation will enter into force on 1 January 2026. It strengthens children’s protection from harmful chemicals in toys and improves enforcement of EU toy safety rules. So we can keep our little ones safe from harm. 💛 Find out more: link.europa.eu/QwGWvr

Europe’s holiday wish? More speed, more options, more time for YOU. While many are winding down, Europe is gearing up: a major high-speed rail plan is set to transform travel by 2040. Here’s what’s coming ↓

We've provided the sixth regular payment under the Ukraine Facility, bringing us to a total of €26.8 billion under the Ukraine Plan since March 2024. We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine, its recovery, reforms, and path towards EU membership. Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/PBcGMy

We've successfully relocated a full thermal power plant from Lithuania to Ukraine, completing our largest-ever coordinated logistical operation. This transfer restores critical energy capacity and directly reinforces Ukraine's national grid. Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/NmfTbc

Japan is joining Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. Openness and international cooperation can shape a bright future for science and technology. Through science, we can build bridges, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate the green and digital transitions.

Santa can keep the toys… What we really want for Christmas: people before algorithms.

Thank you for the music! Check out our new playlist and discover which hits marked each European country this year! 🔊🇪🇺 Listen to our “Best of Europe in 2025” playlist now: open.spotify.com/playlist/6jY...

At the Commission, we are well on our way to climate neutrality by 2030, driven by real progress. We’ve already cut our emissions by 31% since 2019, thanks to greener buildings, smarter mobility, and lower emissions across our operations. ↓

We all share one goal: a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. At this week’s European Council, EU leaders agreed to support Ukraine with €90 billion over 2026–2027 through EU borrowing on the capital markets. A clear commitment to Ukraine and to the European project.

We gathered today with a clear objective: to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs. We delivered. 90 billion euro for the next two years through EU borrowing on the capital markets ↓ link.europa.eu/6qdC4G

We are reinforcing efforts to protect humanitarian personnel operating in high-danger zones, as their work is becoming increasingly dangerous. New funding will support aid staff who experience critical incidents in the line of duty, ensuring their safety and recovery. ℹ️ link.europa.eu/gyhKnp

♻️ NO to loose plastic particles. This week, our rules on reducing plastic pellets came into force. ⬇️

We welcome the publication of EU countries' decision to designate 41 new vessels in the Russian shadow fleet. These vessels are banned from accessing ports and receiving maritime services in the EU. A total of 597 vessels are now listed by the EU. ℹ️link.europa.eu/FmPQrP

This EUCO comes at a decisive time. We have one ultimate goal: peace for Ukraine through strength. And covering Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026-27 is essential for that. Two proposals are on the table. We agreed that we will find a solution today.

In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, enlargement is a strategic choice. It is an investment in our shared security and freedom. My statement after the EU-Western Balkans Summit → link.europa.eu/bHKXHf

The EU is a world leader in medical devices, employing close to 1 million people and worth €170 billion. As part of new health measures, our proposal includes ⬇️

The United Kingdom is coming back to Erasmus+ 🇪🇺🇬🇧 We have concluded negotiations for the United Kingdom’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027, making further steps in our renewed EU-UK Strategic Partnership. More ↓ link.europa.eu/vf3vJk

Today, we make further steps in our renewed EU-UK strategic partnership. We have concluded the negotiations for the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027. Bringing back Erasmus+ for our young people, opening the door to new shared experiences and lasting friendships.

Innovation. Clean mobility. Competitiveness. After intense dialogue with the automotive sector, we presented the Automotive Package to support the sector’s efforts in transitioning to clean mobility. What’s in the package: 🧵↓

From trade to energy and our own defence capabilities. Europe’s era of independence must be unstoppable. Read my speech at the @europarl.europa.eu → link.europa.eu/c3v4XG

Biotechnology drives over 900,000 jobs and nearly €40 billion in the EU economy. It can power breakthroughs in healthcare, from cutting-edge therapies to personalised medicine. Our proposed Biotech Act will unlock Europe’s full potential, turning innovation into impact. Here’s how ⬇️

🫀 Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature death in the EU. 🛡️ Yet, many can be prevented. Our Safe Hearts Plan will help people to care better for their heart’s health by improving prevention, detection, and treatment. Here’s how 👉🏽 link.europa.eu/WHBnXh