Sentinel-1A retires after 12 years in space. But as one chapter closes, a bigger one awaits. Copernicus Sentinel-1C and 1D in charge, and soon 4 and 5, we are bringing sharper data and wider environmental coverage. The future or Earth observation is made in Europe ↓ link.europa.eu/PbJBcK

We’ve accepted X’s action plan to meet its DSA obligations on transparency and researchers’ access to data. These approved measures are an important step in enabling researchers, civil society and the public to gain more transparency into X’s systems. 🔗 link.europa.eu/gfnxVx

🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳 At the third meeting of the EU–India Trade and Technology Council, we committed to strengthening our partnership across trade, technology and security. Key outcomes include 👇

We’re stepping up defence cooperation with Ukraine, with: 🔹 A new Defence Industrial Partnership signed 🔹 The EU–Ukraine Drone Deal launched 🔹 An additional €1 billion to support Ukraine’s drone capabilities We #StandWithUkraine. 🔗 link.europa.eu/Vhn6qp

🚰 97% of people in the EU can turn on a tap right now, mid-heatwave. And for over 30 years, we've been making sure what comes out of it is safe to drink. Find out how: link.europa.eu/kxqk74

Honoured to receive the Order of Europe. Ukraine's spirit is unique. And best described by the word 'Nezlamnist'. Unbreakable & indestructible. Stoic & unshakeable. It's the founding spirit of Europe. Because Ukraine is Europe.

Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime. It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning. I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries. So we can produce more, and faster.

The EU steps up international support for Palestinians. The Team Gaza Initiative brings almost €900 million in pledges from 🇪🇺🇪🇸🇩🇰🇬🇧🇩🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇮🇹🇳🇱🇫🇷🇯🇵🇨🇭🇸🇪🇧🇪, EIB and World Bank for early recovery, restoring essential services and improving the daily lives of Palestinians. Read more: link.europa.eu/7FRWD3

We've received the recommendations from an expert panel on how to better protect and empower young people online. Leading academics, practitioners, youth and parent representatives, and specialists from across Europe assessed social media's impact on minors and set out practical measures for action.

🇪🇺 🇬🇧 Signed! The agreement that paves the way for the UK to join our €90 billion Ukraine Loan. This will give Ukraine access to a wider range of defence suppliers. So they can get what they need on the battlefield. Together, we are supporting Ukraine's brave resistance. link.europa.eu/hhgpCG

In Paris for the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Ukraine has built strong military momentum. The tide is turning. The EU is fully playing its part with our €90 billion Loan.

Heartwarming to see the success of our 2nd Palestine Donor Group meeting today, with 65 participating countries and institutions. We have raised almost €900 million for early recovery in Gaza. The Team Gaza initiative is supported by 🇪🇺🇪🇸 🇩🇰 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 🇫🇮 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇯🇵 🇨🇭 🇸🇪 🇧🇪 & the World Bank Group

We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. This is not about whether children can access social media. It is about when social media can access our children. For a safer start online for every child ↓ link.europa.eu/NR9c9h

Today we pause to remember the more than 8,300 victims of the Srebrenica genocide and the families who still grieve. The European Union remains firmly committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's European future as a sovereign, united, multiethnic and democratic country.

In the EU, social media platforms are accountable for their addictive designs. Our investigation of Instagram and Facebook shows Meta has not adequately assessed the risks of features such as infinite scroll, auto-play, push notifications, and recommender systems.

Me entristecen las noticias que llegan de Almería y de otras regiones de España. Nuestros pensamientos están con las víctimas de estos incendios forestales y con sus familias.

⚠️ 10 July 1976: An explosion at a chemical plant in Seveso 🇮🇹 released a toxic dioxin cloud over the town, causing one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in Europe. It played an important role in strengthening Europe’s industrial safety framework.

Europe is becoming more innovative 🚀 Every EU country has improved its innovation performance since 2019. A sign of resilience of our innovation ecosystem and the strength of our Single Market 🇪🇺 link.europa.eu/PYYh3G

Today, we are presenting a new sanctions regime against migrant smugglers and traffickers. We all have a common goal. To drive them out of business. And to save the lives of thousands of people who dream of a better life.

Thank you, President Erdoğan, for the warm welcome to Ankara. The EU and Türkiye are strategic partners, and we are committed to strengthening our relationship. In a more challenging world, our partnership matters more than ever.

Big ideas often start with citizens. 🇪🇺💬 A new European Citizens’ Initiative has been registered. Next step? Signature collection across the EU. 👉 See which initiatives are already open for support: link.europa.eu/97PkMD #EUTakeTheInitiative

Touchbase with President Zelenskyy at the NATO Summit. We are committed to helping protect the skies of Ukraine. More support is on the way for air defence and missile interception.

We're building a competitive and sustainable European livestock sector. Our new Livestock Strategy supports practical solutions that reflect different farming systems and regional needs. Helping farmers succeed while caring for animals, the environment, rural communities ↓ link.europa.eu/xpMcxj

AI is redefining cybersecurity. We must keep pace. Advanced AI models have the power to both create and stop cyber threats. They are remodeling how we protect and defend our digital infrastructure.

In a more dangerous world, the EU–NATO partnership is more important than ever. European states are investing heavily in their defence. Building stronger, combat-ready, interoperable forces.

Dear Volodymyr, it is good to see you in Ankara. Here, we are discussing the future of defence. And Ukraine has a great deal to contribute. This month, we have provided the first €4 billion of our drone package to further strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.

What matters for Europe now: to accelerate the production of defence equipment. Here Europe and Ukraine will be stronger together by integrating our respective defence industries. Giving us speed, mass production and innovation. link.europa.eu/mwKqck

Last night, the Russian regime once again blindly attacked civilians from the air, with over 400 drones and missiles attacking the capital. Ukraine urgently needs more air defence. We will discuss it this week in Ankara at the NATO Summit.

Smarter cars mean safer roads. From 7 July 2026, all new passenger cars and vans across the EU will require these built-in features ↓

A Europa está com Portugal e os seus cidadāos que, uma vez mais, fazem face a devastadores incêndios florestais. 118 bombeiros e 45 veículos provenientes de 🇪🇸 chegaram ontem à noite. Hoje, aeronaves da #rescEU provenientes de 🇮🇹 e 🇪🇸 juntam-se à resposta. Isto é solidariedade em ação.

Today, we join our American friends in celebrating 250 years of independence. The Declaration of Independence gave birth to a new nation founded on the ideals of liberty and the pursuit of happiness. For 250 years our transatlantic partnership has been shaped by our shared values and family bonds.

❌ "The EU just decides which countries get in." ✅ “That's not how it works.” 33 years ago, EU leaders agreed on the Copenhagen Criteria: a clear set of requirements every country must meet before joining the EU.

👋 Five years ago, we said goodbye to plastic straws, cutlery, cotton buds and other single-use plastic items, to reduce pollution and help protect human health and the environment. Sustainable alternatives are the norm. No longer the exception. 🔗 link.europa.eu/9W99wQ

Urban areas are hotter than forests. EU’s Copernicus satellites recorded a difference of about 23°C on land surfaces in the most affected areas of Europe during last week’s heatwave. We’re committed to planting 3 billion trees by 2030 and promoting sustainable living through the European Bauhaus.

Solidarity is at the heart of the EU Emissions Trading System. Today, together with the European Investment Bank, we announced €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy projects across 11 EU countries. ↓

🚨 From 1 July, e-commerce platforms will pay a temporary €3 customs duty per item entering the EU from outside. Here's what's changing 🧵👇

📍Touchdown in Baku 🇦🇿 The EU believes in a bright future for the South Caucasus: connected, peaceful and prosperous. We want to help build that future. I'm also here to deepen the EU-Azerbaijan partnership. From trade to transport. From energy to the economy.

🇮🇪 Welcome Ireland! Céad míle fáilte! Ireland will be at the centre of EU policy making for the next six months. From chairing meetings with EU ministers to driving the EU agenda forward, Ireland will handle multiple roles as a Presidency of the Council of the EU. Good luck! Ádh mór!

Congratulations and Ευχαριστώ dear Nikos Christodoulides. The Cypriot presidency was a real success. You drove forward our EU agenda, from competitiveness to enlargement. Abroad, you built bridges with our partners in the Middle East at a crucial moment.

🇲🇪➡️🇪🇺 Today, we proposed how Montenegro will participate in the EU budget - contributing to it and benefiting from EU funding - once it joins our Union. Another milestone towards a stronger Europe.

Denmark has delivered! More than 250,000 zero-emission cars are on the road, and thousands of homes have switched to clean heating and improved energy efficiency.

Ukraine's ingenuity lies at the heart of its success in resisting Russia's full-scale invasion. It is this ingenuity that we want to support. Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine's defence. More will follow. link.europa.eu/Rpkvhd

🌈 Europe is PROUD Pride Month brought people across Europe together to celebrate love, diversity and freedom. It is also a reminder: equality is still something we must protect.

We are providing €5 million in humanitarian aid for shelter and healthcare, and organising a Humanitarian Air Bridge to deliver essential supplies. This adds to the €52 million allocated in 2026 to address the humanitarian consequences of Venezuela's socio-economic crisis. link.europa.eu/XPhM9r

Our thoughts are with the people of Venezuela.   More than 520 responders from 8 EU countries 🇨🇿🇪🇸🇮🇹🇫🇷🇱🇺🇩🇪🇵🇹🇳🇱 have mobilised emergency assistance following the 24 June earthquakes.   We stand ready to provide further assistance.   This is #EUSolidarity at its best.

Europe’s support to Ukraine exceeds €211 billion.   At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, we've released €3.2 billion under the new €90 billion loan and signed €1.1 billion in new financing for tech, defence, and infrastructure.   A stable 🇺🇦 is key to our security ↓ link.europa.eu/BDYyTp

Nearly 4.4 million Ukrainians fled a war they didn't start.   Today, we are proposing to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians staying in the EU until 4 March 2028.   We will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes.   link.europa.eu/hh7C8d

Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con todos los venezolanos tras los devastadores terremotos de anoche. Pienso de manera especial en las víctimas y sus familiares. Estamos con vosotros.

Vote, no matter which EU country you call home.    Around 14 million EU citizens living in another EU country have the chance to participate in municipal elections in their country of residence.   And we want to make sure they do! Participation in local democracy just got easier ⬇️

The prosperous Ukraine of tomorrow requires massive investment today.    We are disbursing €3.2 billion under the new Ukraine Support Loan.    This will help strengthen the country's macro-financial stability and ensure the continuity of essential state functions. link.europa.eu/twdNCX