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

The affordable housing crisis is affecting millions of Europeans. It is a shared challenge that demands a shared solution. Today we present the first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan to ensure better access to affordable, sustainable and quality housing. ↓

Europe takes a decisive step to protect one of our most precious resources. Today, the first-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force. It improves soil health, strengthens food security and enhances resilience to natural disasters. More: link.europa.eu/MfJ3GP

The EU is launching an emergency EU air bridge to deliver aid into Darfur. A total of 8 flights will bring life-saving supplies, including hygiene, water and health items, to people affected by mass atrocities, displacement and starvation. More ↓ link.europa.eu/MrhQ73

Europe is turning global collaboration into impactful science.   In 2026-27, Horizon Europe is investing €14 Bn in clean tech, to advance healthcare via ethical AI, boost jobs by backing innovators, and tackle challenges that matter.   More info ↓ link.europa.eu/wVttRj

The fight for human rights and justice in Belarus must continue. Until the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian people are fulfilled.

I welcome the release of political prisoners in Belarus, including Ales Bialiatski, Maria Kalesnikava & EU nationals. This development must strengthen our resolve. The resolve to keep fighting for all remaining prisoners behind bars in Belarus because they had the courage to speak truth to power.

We will also work closely together on the international role of the euro and the Savings and Investment Union, to strengthen our competitiveness.

Congratulations, dear Kyriakos Pierrakakis, on your election as President of the Eurogroup. In turbulent times, the stabilty and cohesion of the euro area is more important than ever.

We also discussed the need for robust and credible security guarantees. I updated leaders on our work to secure financing for Ukraine for 2026-2027. Our proposals are on the table, and the sense of urgency is clear to everyone. The coming week will be decisive.

Sustainable means that any peace agreement must not contain the seeds of future conflict and destabilise the broader European security architecture.

Touched base with partners from the Coalition of the Willing during a very intense week of peace talks. Despite the pressure, we remain absolutely firm in our goal: achieving a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.

This is a powerful message to Ukraine: We want to make sure that our brave neighbour becomes even stronger on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.

We welcome the support of EU countries for our proposal to introduce a €3 customs duty on small e-commerce parcels under €150. The goal is clear: a modern digital environment that keeps international trade flowing while protecting our Single Market ↓ link.europa.eu/vFQB9Y

We registered a new European Citizens’ Initiative last week. Since 2012, the ECI has enabled citizens to bring their ideas onto the EU’s policy agenda. Once signature collection opens, you will be able to support this new idea. Learn more: link.europa.eu/97PkMD #EUTakeTheInitiative

I welcome the decision of the Council on our proposal to continue the immobilisation of Russian Sovereign Assets. We are sending a strong signal to Russia that as long as this brutal war of aggression continues, Russia’s costs will continue to rise.

Let’s get to the point. In the EU, you have more control over what you see online. ℹ️link.europa.eu/qCfg8p

We welcome today’s provisional agreement on our proposed End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation. We’re ensuring that precious materials in every vehicle are recovered at the end of their life and kept within the EU. Good news for our environment, competitiveness & resilience. link.europa.eu/jDhJtD

10 years of the Paris Agreement 🎉 A decade of global climate cooperation and commitment to protecting our planet for future generations. 🧵

We welcome the agreement to modernise the EU's pharmaceutical legislation. This is a crucial reform boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector — while ensuring that medicines are safe, effective and available for patients throughout Europe. link.europa.eu/DtvT6C

📣Europeans are speaking loud and clear! EU citizens see strong benefits from EU membership, and call for a stronger and more assertive EU with reinforced economic independence and a common defence and security policy. Read more ↓ link.europa.eu/D8krNJ

Antimicrobial resistance is a serious yet silent threat. We've agreed with @who.int to support high-impact research and global health initiatives to prevent and control antimicrobial resistance. Read more ↓ link.europa.eu/69njwJ

📉 Lower energy prices and affordable living for Europeans. The European Grids Package plans to modernise and expand our infrastructure, enabling free and secure flow across EU countries. ⚡Clean, affordable, homegrown energy to every corner of our Union.

It's Europe that must decide who comes to us and in what circumstances. Not the traffickers. So we're working with partners. To prevent illegal journeys Break the smugglers business model And better inform and warn those targeted by the smugglers. link.europa.eu/ypR7TW