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

As of today, new rules under the #DSA give researchers access to data from very large online platforms and search engines to study their societal impact. Independent researchers will be able to analyse how platforms operate and assess the potential risks they pose to users.

New €3 million call now open for cross-border partnerships to develop projects that strengthen media literacy and help citizens assess information critically. Building a more resilient EU against disinformation and manipulation. 🔗https://link.europa.eu/mP7jfh

Commission preliminarily finds TikTok and Meta in breach of their transparency obligations under the DSA. We are making sure platforms are accountable for their services, as ensured by EU law, towards users and society. 🔗 link.europa.eu/wq3Nfg

Today in Riga, I presented new EU funding opportunities worth €20M to protect Europe’s submarine cables, our digital lifelines. They will support the creation of Regional Cable Hubs and improved stress-testing to boost our capacity to detect, prevent & respond faster to threats

The 2026 Work Programme is out and it marks Europe’s Independence Moment. Our ambition is clear: strengthen Europe’s sustainable prosperity and global competitiveness. Here's how 👇 #EU2026 #StrategicAutonomy

To be 2030 ready, we need to move now, we need to move fast and we need to move together. Today, with @kajakallas.bsky.social and @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu we presented, the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030.

Remarks on the Defence Readiness #Roadmap at the press conference with EVP @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social and HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social #EUDefence ➡️🎥 audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

A strong and important conversation with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv yesterday. Predictable and stable support to Ukraine is vital. For Ukraine, for Europe, and for our shared values. We must continue to work on long-term solutions, including leveraging frozen Russian assets.

In Kyiv today. Here focusing on cooperation between 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦, particularly on defence tech, drones and cyber security, as well as areas of further cooperation and integration.

Welcome to the 6 new AI Factories 🇨🇿🇱🇹🇳🇱🇷🇴🇪🇸🇵🇱 With these new additions, we have 19 #AIFactories giving startups, SMEs and industry access to supercomputers, expertise and tailored support to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions. www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/eurohpc-ju-s...

€204M funding for projects boosting innovation in business digitalisation, digital skills, health, public and automotive sectors. To propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across 🇪🇺. Check out the new calls & apply now 🔗https://link.europa.eu/PjnNdK

Let’s put AI into action with the Apply AI Strategy! The new strategy presented today is designed to boost the use of AI across both industry and the public sector. ⬇️

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek, the UN celebration of space science & technology! This year’s theme, explores humanity’s journey toward making space a sustainable habitat. Discover the initiative and learn more about the EU Space Programme link.europa.eu/kYRvDT #WSW2025

Great meeting today in Athens with 🇪🇺🇬🇷 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Pleased to learn more about Greece’s progress on digital files and to see a strong commitment to our key EU digital priorities.

First stop in Athens: ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity. The agency plays a key role in ensuring a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe, monitoring threats and supporting EU Member States. Thanks again for the interesting discussion.

October 1 marks the start of Cybersecurity Month! This initiative reminds us of the importance of protecting ourselves and of the small daily changes that build good cyber hygiene habits. Take part in the #CyberSecMonth and Think Before You Click! #ThinkB4UClick