INDONESIA DEAL TO OPEN NEW EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EU FARMERS The EU-Indonesia Agreement will open unprecedented access to Indonesia for EU farmers & food producers. The deal will unlock new opportunities for a range of agri-food exports. More 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

When I was 23 the editor of my local paper took a chance on me & gave me my 1st paid writing job. 20 years later (!) the same paper did a piece on my new job & it felt like things coming full circle. One doesn’t happen without the other. 🙏 www.mayonews.ie/news/westpor...

Tomorrow is #SOTEU Day 2025. A big moment in the European Union calendar, relevant to the life of every EU citizen. Don’t miss it 🇪🇺

Updated Q&A on EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement 👇 This explains: ✅All new accompanying measures ✅Latest statistics ✅Next steps ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Presidential press point ahead of EU-US trade talks.

The transatlantic partnership deserves a negotiated solution, meaningful for both sides. Any final outcome must thus work for businesses on both sides - this is what the EU Commission continues to pursue. Concerted, genuine efforts on both sides can get us across the finish line.

The EU Commission welcomes the adoption of the 18th Russia sanctions package. This package aims to further ramp up pressure on Russia and support the EU's goal of achieving a just and lasting peace for #Ukraine . More 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The EU strongly regrets the US's announced increase of steel & aluminium tariffs from 25% to 50%. This decision adds further uncertainty to the global economy and increases costs for EU & US consumers & businesses. It also undermines our ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated solution. 1/4

Buddhist philosophy teaches us that the past is gone and the future is yet to come, so the only reality is the present moment. 🧘

🚨Leaders’ Summit Announces New Chapter in EU-UK Relations🚨 Following conclusion of political talks, both sides present: ➡️A Joint Statement ➡️A Common Understanding ➡️A Security & Defence Partnership Find out more in this Q&A document 👇 europa.eu/!Gcfncm

The EU welcomes US & China announcing a roll-back on imposing tariffs for 90 days. The EU has consistently stated its opposition to such tariffs, and we welcome any step that supports stability & predictability for global trade/investment, provided global rules are respected.

The EU Commission welcomes today's #sandeel ruling by the Arbitration Tribunal (established under the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement). The ruling agreed with the EU’s interpretation of several key issues. Details👇 europa.eu/!xGydTj 1/2

Big shout out to the @ucc.ie students visiting the EU Commission Press Room today! As a proud UCC Alumnus myself, it's very heartening to see young Irish people learning more about the EU institutions and I hope many will consider future careers therein. EUROPE NEEDS YOU!

@olofgill.bsky.social on the European Commission's approach to US Trade agreements and avoiding a "lose-lose situation". You can catch up on this week's broadcast of The Week in Politics this evening at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News Channel and 23:45 on @rteone.rte.ie #TWIP #RTÉPolitics #Trump

I asked our in-house AI to jazz up a Europe Day 2025 press release...and got a 1980s travel brochure🙄: But wait, there’s more! In a world that's a bit all over the place right now, Europe is your rock—championing opportunities, security & all those core values we care about.

EU-US trade is worth 1.6 trillion euro/year, delivering fantastic results for both sides: ✅€5.3 trillion in mutual investment ✅3.4 million US workers are employed thanks to EU investment ✅EU = reliable source of critical supplies ✅EU = largest buyer of US natural gas & oil

Last week I spoke to Irish radio on where things currently stand in the ongoing tariff saga. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

⏸️The EU has adopted the legal acts to PAUSE its countermeasures on unjustified US trade tariffs.⏸️ This strategic 90-day pause by EU Commission creates time & space for EU-US talks. @marossefcovic.bsky.social is currently in Washington to meet his US counterparts. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

I just learned that my 76 year old father phoned the main switch line of a national broadcaster to ask that they pronounce my name properly whenever I'm on radio/TV (Ol-of not Ol-af). And I thought this week couldn't get any madder..! #Olof #Olaf

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has welcomed President Trump’s announcement as “an important step towards stabilizing the global economy”. The EU Commission will now take the time to assess this latest development, closely consulting with Member States & industry, before deciding on next steps.

🚨EU COMMISSION STATEMENT🚨 EU Member States have voted in favour of the European Commission's proposal to introduce trade countermeasures against the US. They can be suspended at any time should the US agree to a fair & balanced negotiated outcome. Full statement👇 europa.eu/!xDcp9C

US tariffs will harm the US, EU & global economy. That's why we want to avoid them. That's why we're saying to the US: There's a better way to do this. Let's sit down & discuss what that better way might look like. So we can avoid this pain - for you, for us, for everyone.

For more information on the EU Savings & Investments Union, and how EU citizens are at its heart, aiming to support them in building their household wealth and save better for the future, see our Q&A: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🚨Fact Check🚨 1. Claim: new EU plans threaten citizens' private savings ❌Fact check: False 2. Claim: EU would invest savers' money in defence without their knowledge ❌Fact check: False Beware disinformation. Facts matter. Real journalism matters. www.dw.com/en/fact-chec...

Statement by @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on US car import tariffs: “I deeply regret US decision to impose tariffs on EU automotive exports. “The auto industry is a driver of innovation, competitiveness & high quality jobs, through deeply integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic. 1/3

At the heart of #SIU is a focus on empowering & supporting EU citizens to invest with a view to increasing their financial wealth, as well as supporting a more competitive European economy. Read more in our Q&A on EU Savings & Investments Union 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

On tariffs, the EU is prepared for whatever may come. We deeply regret the imposition of tariffs by the US and we call on them to be revoked. We want to negotiate to avoid such tariffs - they bring nothing but lose-lose outcomes. We want to focus on win-win outcomes.

Intervju med Studio Ett | Sveriges Radio. www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hor-...

How it feels to be a European Commission @ec.europa.eu spokesperson at the present moment in time.

Sandwiched between full-squad visits to Ukraine & India, big day for EU Commission as we present: ✅Clean Industrial Deal👉europa.eu/!4mBqfX ✅Affordable Energy Plan👉europa.eu/!W4mp74 ✅Plans for Sustainability & Investment Simplification👉europa.eu/!j6DPdj 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

🚨Q&A on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia: ➡️Who is targeted? ➡️Why are vessels listed? ➡️What does the goods, technology and services ban for oil projects in Russia entail? ➡️How are dual-use export restrictions tightened? More 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The EU Commission @ec.europa.eu presents a Q&A outlining EU perspectives on announced US "reciprocal" tariff policy. What's current value of EU-US trade/investment? Is VAT a tariff? What's current average EU tariff rate on US imports, & vice-versa? More 👇 europa.eu/!NQn6fg

🚨EU COMMISSION STATEMENT ON U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF POLICY🚨 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The EU Commission has proposed to shorten the settlement period for EU transactions in transferable securities from 2 days to 1. Press release 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... Q&A 👉 europa.eu/!7ybvJb Press Point with Commissioner Albuquerque 👇 europa.eu/!8jThvB

The European Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining an ambitious plan to: ➡️boost competitiveness ➡️enhance security ➡️bolster economic resilience Read more 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel imports. This will help to protect close to 6,000 EU jobs, across more than 60 producers, in 18 Member States. #EUTrade policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...

🚨Statement by European Commission on the potential imposition of U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminium🚨 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The EU regrets the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China. We firmly believe that across-the-board tariffs raise business costs, harm workers/consumers, create unnecessary economic disruption & drive inflation. They are hurtful to all sides. 1/2

To restore some balance into the debate on EU-US trade balance, here are the facts: ➡️US goods exports to EU = 346.5 bn euros, imports 502.3 bn (2023) ➡️US services exports to EU = 396.4 bn euros , imports 292.4 bn (2023) i.e. there is good balance, as both sides have complementary strengths. 1/3

Learn more about the newly modernised EU-Mexico Agreement: Q&A: europa.eu/!BTfpgW General benefits: europa.eu/!PYmQXv Agriculture: europa.eu/!CYF3Nh Critical raw materials: europa.eu/!NTMrBR Sustainability: europa.eu/!RvwwGh

🚨 @ec.europa.eu to assess next steps for tackling discrimination in China’s public procurement for medical devices. EU is committed to engaging China constructively to resolve the issue, but in the absence of an acceptable solution, we'll look at all options. 👉europa.eu/!hKvTNk

📢A personal reflection on the 2025 news cycle so far.

I discussed the EU-#Mercosur Agreement on Irish radio yesterday. My key points: - The deal is balanced & positive - V good for Irish exporters - All farming sectors = fully protected Many thanks to Irish Farmers Association President Francie Gorman for a good debate! www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

This morning I discussed the EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement on Newstalk (Irish radio station). This is a big deal in every sense for the EU, it’s important we debate it, and it’s important that we base the debate on facts. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/bre...

EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine. 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... Full legal texts now available online 👇 eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...

Tell me you’re in an Irish bookshop without telling me you’re in an Irish bookshop.

NOW AVAILABLE: All final texts for the historic EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement 👇 europa.eu/!rn8VCK

Talking to Czech TV on #Mercosur, economic security, and #EUTrade relations with US & China. Busy times as we set out our agenda for the new EU Commission mandate. 🇪🇺

🚨EU & Mercosur reach agreement on groundbreaking partnership🚨 Press release: europa.eu/!w8pWpf Questions & answers: europa.eu/!cKr3pg Factsheets: Agri: europa.eu/!xbf8Xp Sustainability: europa.eu/!Jg6QVP Food Safety: europa.eu/!Yb4RHm

CONFIRMED: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen & EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič have arrived in the #Mercosur region. They'll meet their political counterparts & work hard to find the final compromises for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. More to follow.