We have started two sets of proceedings to assist Alphabet in complying with its obligations on AI services interoperability and online search data sharing under the DMA. This will ensure more open and innovative AI and Search services to the benefit of consumers and businesses.

We designated today WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under the #DigitalServicesAct, as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU. Learn more: link.europa.eu/YCP7VK #DSA

Europe is ramping up its defence and decided on another batch of SAFE funding. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland. 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Creating fake, sexual images of women and children is a cruel and unacceptable form of abuse. We will not accept that.

Today, on the International Day of Education, we are reminded that digital skills are essential for everyday life and for future-proof jobs. Europeans are clear about this priority: 92% agree that digital skills should be taught to everyone, at all levels of education.

With the Digital Networks Act, we’re entering a new era. It will make it easier for providers to operate across EU, support the transition from copper to full high-speed fibre, strengthen preparedness against natural disasters and foreign interference, simplify & clarify rules.

Today, we have decided to update the EU’s #cybersecurity rules, while keeping up with the fast-changing digital world. ✅Securing ICT supply chains ✅+ support to companies & EU countries ✅Stronger certification ✅Investing in skills ➡️& more All for a safer digital Europe! 🔗 link.europa.eu/x8xnq9

Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.

After more than 25 years of negotiations, we have today signed the EU-Mercosur agreement. We are strengthening our strategic partnership with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — building a shared market of nearly 700 million people.

With the SAFE, we are building our defence readiness at record speed. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Over €307 million in funding are now available for #AI and related technologies. Two new calls have just been launched under the Horizon Europe Work Programme, mobilising €307.3M to strengthen Europe’s digital innovation & competitiveness.

Significant news for Ukraine: The EU Commission is proposing a new €90bn support package for 2026–2027. At the core is a €90bn support loan: 🛡️ €60bn for military assistance 🏦 €30bn for general budget support 💶 Financed through common EU borrowing

Grok’s output undressing women and children is horrendous. @EU_Commission has already: • taken investigative steps • ordered the company to retain internal documents. X now has to fix its AI tool in the EU - and they have to do it quickly. 1/2

A strong display of unity for Ukraine today in Paris at the Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting from EU Member States, NATO allies and friends of Ukraine. Our joint statement sends a clear message. We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.

The @ec.europa.eu is closely monitoring the most recent cable damage incident at the Baltic Sea. Together with the Member States and NATO, we are prepared to counter hybrid threats.

The European Commission strongly condemns the travel restrictions imposed by the US. Our digital legislation has been democratically decided by the European Parliament and our Member States.

As the year draws to a close, I wish everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas.
 May this season be a time of reflection, recharging and togetherness with loved ones. Warm wishes for the holidays. 🎄

Meta commits to give EU users choice on personalised ads under the #DMA. We acknowledge Meta’s engagement to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that would show them less personalised ads.

Today, we have secured TikTok’s commitment to provide advertising repositories that ensure full transparency around ads on its services, as required by the #DSA. Transparent advertising practices help build trust online, for everyone.

Today, we have issued a fine to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the #DSA. The breaches concern the deceptive design of its blue checkmark, the lack of transparency in its ads repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers.

A major bottleneck in European AI development is the lack of sufficient computing capacity. Today, we’re a step closer to changing that. Today, with @nadiacalvino.eib.org, President of the EIB, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of AI Gigafactories in the EU.

It's decided. Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all. Energy independence starts now. → link.europa.eu/tykVJf

With today's proposals, we can give Ukrainians the means to defend themselves. And take forward peace talks from a position of strength. We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry. → link.europa.eu/wRCxwG

It was a pleasure to co-chair the 2nd 🇪🇺-🇸🇬 Digital Partnership Council with Josephine Teo, Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information. We discussed how we can strengthen collaboration to support a secure, innovative & trusted digital future.

We have sent a request for information to Shein under the #DSA, following preliminary indications that illegal goods, particularly child-like sex dolls and weapons, are being offered on the marketplace.

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To honour it, with Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social we co-hosted an event focused on gender-based cyber violence.

Today, I met Howard Lutnick, US Secretary of Commerce, and Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative.

We want to make Europe’s digital rules simpler, clearer and faster. In a nutshell: 🇪🇺 Easier compliance and lower costs 🇪🇺 More room for innovation 🇪🇺 Trust and protection remaining at the core This is the Digital Package!

Today, with my colleagues HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social, Commissioner @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu and Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, we presented the EU Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap and the Military Mobility Package. 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Cloud computing services power Europe’s digital future, enabling AI development & driving innovation. Today, we have launched three market investigations on cloud computing services under the #DMA.

Still few days left to take part in the public consultation on the evaluation and review of the #EUChipsAct. The Act has already helped attract major manufacturing investments and strengthen the link between research and industrial deployment. Now, your feedback is important.

My op-ed with Portuguese Minister for State Reform Gonçalo Matias, titled: ”Strengthening European competitiveness: a shared path to sovereignty and resilience” is out. You can read it here: expresso.pt/opiniao/2025...

I am very pleased about the agreement reached at the ECOFIN Council today: The customs duty exemption for consignments below 150€ will be abolished in early 2026 – two years sooner than originally foreseen. An important step towards ensuring fair and sustainable e-commerce.

We opened an investigation into a potential DMA breach by Google for allegedly demoting media publishers’ content in search results. We're assessing whether Google provides fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory access conditions for publishers on Google Search, as required by DMA.

It was a pleasure to meet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of Belarusian democratic opposition, today at the WebSummit. We discussed the importance of supporting democracy, freedom, and resilience in the digital age.

Today I met Deucalion, the fastest supercomputer in Portugal. Today in Guimarães, I visited the @deucalionacnca.bsky.social supercomputer at the Universidade Minho, one of the most advanced in Europe and part of the @eurohpc-ju.bsky.social network.

We met with Anne Le Hénanff to discuss the French investigation into Shein. We all agree: illegal content has no place online. And online harm has no borders. This is why the DSA is crucial in protecting all users across the EU. We will continue working for a safer online space.

On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the EU calls for justice and protection. Read Joint Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social, Executive Vice-President @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social and Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social. 👉 link.europa.eu/V7jkTX

For the future Chips Act 2.0, three lessons from the ongoing crisis on chips supply (continues in threads): 1. Possible supply disruptions must be anticipated through better information sharing.

An important meeting this morning with Nexperia where I reaffirmed our determination to work towards a diplomatic breakthrough. We discussed potential short- and medium-term measures to strengthen the resilience of our supply chain.

Productive virtual meetings with CEOs of EU Chips manufacturers Infineon, STMicroelectronics, NXP and Acea to discuss the resilience of the EU chips supply chain. Tomorrow meeting Nexperia. Important lessons being drawn for our #ChipsAct 2.0 foreseen beginning of 2026