Good news from ECOFIN today! EU Finance Ministers have agreed to our proposal to remove the customs exemption for low-value parcels coming into the EU. From now on, all parcels will go through standard customs procedures.

I thank the High-Level Independent Panel for their ambitious report. It sets out a bold vision for stronger global health security and reinforces our global commitment.

As a crucial COP30 takes place in Belém, Europe shows climate action and competitiveness go hand in hand. Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development. And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.

Europe has so much potential. We have to unleash it. We’re launching Choose Europe and the Scale-up Fund. Advancing the Savings and Investment Union. And proposing the 28th legal regime for innovative companies. This is vital. This is urgent. → link.europa.eu/b4jbrF

Le 13 novembre 2015, Paris était frappée en plein cœur. Des vies furent violemment fauchées à la terrasse des cafés, dans une salle de concert, dans l’insouciance d’une soirée ordinaire. Dix ans plus tard, la France se recueille. Nous nous recueillons avec elle. link.europa.eu/frHtNX

Tonight I had a good call with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which we discussed progress made and reiterated our commitment to our renewed agenda. We have agreed to start negotiations on both the SPS and ETS agreements next week.

We all want a budget that ensures Europe’s agency in a fast-changing world. As priorities evolve, we are introducing a mechanism for the Parliament and Council to decide on them together. Boosting Europe’s ability to act and react. And our democracy. → link.europa.eu/rxc33h

Great to welcome Brigitte Haas in Brussels. Our EU-Liechtenstein cooperation as part of the EEA is a 30-year success story. And together, we’re tackling today's geopolitical challenges.

Democracy is the foundation of our freedom. Democracy is the foundation of our prosperity. Democracy is the foundation of our security. The European Democracy Shield will protect and reinforce free speech, independent media, resilient institutions and a vibrant civil society. link.europa.eu/C7TDFT

Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe! We are uniting two research powerhouses. For cutting-edge innovation that will boost our energy security, digital transformation, health and so much more. Today is a good day for science, and for our EU-Switzerland partnership.

Today I had a constructive meeting with @president.europarl.europa.eu and PM Frederiksen to discuss the MFF. We have clarified and strengthened our objectives in 3 key areas: Securing the role of the regions, reinforcing the identity of the Common Agricultural Policy and enhancing governance.

Two years ago, the world made a bold commitment. To triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. We have good news. 95% of new energy capacity worldwide comes from renewables. We are moving ever faster towards these goals ↓ link.europa.eu/h4RVrW

Thank you Bundeskanzler Merz for hosting today’s roundtable on industrial transformation. The path to climate neutrality and competitiveness is one and the same.

Belém must be the COP that delivers. Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030. Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change. Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing. Europe will play its part ↓ link.europa.eu/Wv479K

Good to meet with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Belém to discuss how trade can help drive global action on climate change. And advancing WTO reform will make a solid contribution. The EU is committed and working through the G20 to make progress ahead of next year’s Ministerial in Cameroon.

Dear Mia Mottley, the EU stands in solidarity with the Caribbean as it faces the devastating impacts of climate change. Through Global Gateway, we’re strengthening weather forecasting with Copernicus satellites, our eyes in the sky.

We're together in Belém with Antonio Guterres. You’ve always spoken up for our planet and we thank you for that. Europe comes to Belém with our clear climate goals and our solidarity for those most at risk.

Thank you for bringing us together at the gates of the Amazon dear @LulaOficial. As COP30 begins, you can count on Europe's full support. Brazil is showing great leadership. Whether it is about putting a price tag on carbon. Or fighting for our forests.

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.

Good call with President Zelenskyy. Ukraine will not face this winter alone. The EU stands with you, providing emergency energy support to help Ukraine through the coming months. At the same time, we are working on options to ensure the necessary sustained financial assistance to Ukraine.

Very good first conversation with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Europe and Japan are trusted friends. And in today’s uncertain world, friendship matters more than ever. Together, we stand for open economies, secure societies, and fair rules.

One year after the devastating floods in Valencia, we remain with the people of Spain. We share your pain. And we will always remember the incredible solidarity of a community coming together to rebuild.

We’ve entered an age of competitive geopolitics and geoeconomics. The global order is fraying. The Nordics stand right at the frontier of it. As Europe takes more security into its own hands, the role of the Nordics is central.

Security is about strengthening our defence capabilities. And not only. It’s also about building our energy independence. Accessing raw materials to power our economy. Our goal is preparedness - across the board. We have much to learn from the Nordic countries ↓ link.europa.eu/mm3vdV

Thank you, dear Ulf Kristersson, for inviting me to the Nordic Leaders Meeting. I see the Nordic countries as the Polaris of Europe. You often show us the way forward. As we take greater responsibility for our common defence, your experience will guide all of Europe.

Europe stands in full solidarity with Lithuania in the face of the persistent and incursions of helium smuggling balloons into its airspace. This is destabilisation. This is provocation. We call it by its name: a hybrid threat. We will not tolerate it.

🇸🇪 Touchdown in Stockholm and working dinner with Prime Minister Kristersson and Swedish companies. Europe is working hard on making more private capital available, so entrepreneurs can scale up in Europe.

This is an era of geoeconomics. And we must use our geoeconomic weight to protect our strategic sectors and supply chains It’s a matter of national security. And Europe has what it takes to thrive in this new confrontational world ↓ link.europa.eu/hvyWFM

The United Nations serves humanity. Today, marks 80 years in this noble mission. The EU remains on your side, as the UN's largest collective supporter. Together, for a more peaceful and prosperous world.

We had a focused, productive meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Pressure remains the only language Russia understands, and coordinated sanctions with our allies and friends are key to bringing Putin to the negotiating table.

Welcome to Brussels, President Mirziyoyev! Uzbekistan is a partner of choice for Europe. We can rely on each other. In today’s world, this matters more than ever. We’re making good on our Samarkand Central Asia summit commitment. And launching a new, stronger EU-Uzbekistan partnership.

Good discussions at EUCO, starting with Ukraine. Europe and its partners will keep the pressure high on Russia. And stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Commission will present options for the Reparations Loan and take the work forward. link.europa.eu/NFDFdb

EU Member States have approved our 19th package of sanctions against Russia. We’re keeping the pressure high on the aggressor. For the first time we are hitting Russia’s gas sector - the heart of its war economy. We will not relent until the people of Ukraine have a just and lasting peace.

Appreciated this evening’s call with Secretary Bessent and the Treasury decision to sanction major Russian oil companies in the face of Russia’s lack of commitment to the peace process.

The partnership between the EU and Egypt is stronger than ever. And growing. From trade to skills, we’re investing in key pillars that shape our shared future. Step by step, we’re building a more prosperous, secure and connected Mediterranean home.

Welcome to Brussels, President El-Sisi. Last year, we signed the EU-Egypt Strategic & Comprehensive Partnership. It keeps delivering: Horizon Europe association and €5 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt’s reform agenda. → link.europa.eu/8gKXTr

Congratulations to President Séamus Boland on his election to lead the @eesc.bsky.social. Europe’s competitiveness and social model are two sides of the same coin ↓

We will introduce “made in Europe” criteria for public procurement in certain strategic sectors. Ensure that new foreign investments in our industry are truly in Europe’s interest. And step up support for strategic industries, like cars and batteries.

Clean tech markets around the world are booming. This is good news for the climate and our economies. But the risk of new dependencies is real. We must refocus on supporting clean products that are Made in Europe ↓ link.europa.eu/dFyFYx

We must make 2026 Europe's independence moment. This is at the core of our 2026 Work Programme ↓ link.europa.eu/wNGnwX

🇪🇺🇯🇵 Warm congratulations, Sanae Takashi, on your election as Japan’s Prime Minister. As Japan’s first female PM, you’re making history. I look forward to working closely together to take the unique-EU Japan partnership to the next level. For our joint competitiveness. For our joint security.

Europe deeply values the stabilising role that Jordan continues to play in the Middle East, dear King Abdullah II. Together, we are strengthening our partnership to build a future of peace and prosperity in our shared Mediterranean home.

Hvala, Prime Minister Golob, for a productive meeting in the margins of 🇸🇮 MED9 Summit. We discussed our ongoing work to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Bringing energy costs down and AI adoption, up. We also agreed that the geopolitical case for EU enlargement is now stronger than ever.

In Portorož, Slovenia today for the MED9 Summit. A prosperous and stable Mediterranean is central to European security and competitiveness. This is what our Pact for the Mediterranean is about. Simplifying business. Unlocking investment. And bringing people together.

Merci à Emmanuel Macron de m’avoir accueillie à l’Élysée pour un échange approfondi sur la situation géopolitique et la compétitivité européenne, en amont du Conseil européen de la semaine prochaine.

I welcome the agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme. €1.5 billion to strengthen Europe’s defence industry. Support Ukraine. And ensure we are defence-ready by 2030, in line with our 'Preserving Peace' roadmap.

Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap. With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030. A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs. Our work continues at the European Council next week.⁩

The Mediterranean has always been a bridge connecting the people around its shores. Our Pact will deepen this connection. By bringing our people and economies together and tackling our common challenges. Always with our shared Mediterranean home at heart → link.europa.eu/6qJRHc

We remain fully behind North Macedonia on its EU path. You can count on us. The next and only step before the opening of the negotiations is clear. You need to make the agreed constitutional change. The ball is in your court. The EU is ready.

📍Touchdown in Kosovo. We remain committed to a future where all six Western Balkan partners are part of 🇪🇺 For this, it’s important that Kosovo keeps building strong institutions. De-escalates tensions in the country. Kosovo should also finalise the steps needed to benefit from the Growth Plan.