Following the May Summit, the EU and UK have agreed to move swiftly on UK association to Erasmus+ from 2027 and to start negotiations for the UK's participation in the EU internal electricity market. ➡ Read full statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

EU-UK research collaboration pays off: UK-based researchers top the league table for mid-career scientists, with track records showing great promise. ℹ️Read more: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/... @erc.europa.eu

📢Join the last Live Q&A for EU citizens of 2025 🗓17 December at 5.30pm 📍https://facebook.com/EUinUK/ An immigration lawyer will cover: ✅Developments of the rights and status of EU citizens in 2025 ✅Important events coming up in 2026 ... and answer your questions live.

📢 Deadline extended! 🗓️The deadline for the EU–UK Think-Tanks Engagement Initiative has been extended! This is your chance to contribute to stronger hashtag#EUUK relations and promote mutual understanding. 🕒 New deadline: 27 February 2026, 12:00 (Brussels time) 🔗 www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

🎙️ New #LondonCallingEU episode! In a special collab w/ @euatun.bsky.social EU Youth Delegate to the UN @larswestra.bsky.social speaks with EU Ambassador to UK Pedro Serrano on why youth voices matter in multilateralism + the value of exploring new cultures. 👉Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/0UFm...

Addressing students at the @escp.bsky.social in London, EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano stressed the importance of a rules-based order and the crucial role of a reinforced EU-UK relationship in this critical moment. We face common challenges and we need to address them together.

EU citizens in the UK, are you looking to apply for your state pension? In this guide we break down how you apply if you have lived and worked in different EU Member States and the UK👇 See more here: europa.eu/youreurope/c... Have any questions about your pension?

Last night we welcomed Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya for The future of Belarus in a peaceful Europe event in collab w/ @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social The 🇪🇺 remains committed to supporting Belarusian democratic forces, to standing w/ all those striving for a sovereign Belarus & a peaceful European future

For everyone with pre-settled or settled status: your immigration status is digital, but do you know how to use it? From proving your rights to resolving issues, here’s what EU citizen living in the UK should know👇 And don’t forget: always keep your UKVI account up to date.

The EU’s Trade Policy Day is happening tomorrow, 20 November!🌍 A day of discussion and insight on how trade keeps Europe open, competitive and secure. Follow the live stream and join the conversation🎥 link.europa.eu/6TQ4nk #EUTrade #TradeDay25

Join our next live session about travel to-and-from the UK! 🗓19 Nov 📍Facebook: fb.me/e/50PHjNh1c We will cover: ✅Travelling with EUSS and Certificates of Application ✅ETA ✅Travel on ID cards in 2026 ✅Updating your UKVI account ➕Live Q&A

📢 Call for Proposals! The European Commission launches the EU–UK Think-Tanks Engagement initiative to strengthen #EUUKrelations and promote mutual understanding. 🕒 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026, 12:00 (Brussels time) 🔗 Guidelines & details: ec.europa.eu/info/funding...

We just adopted our 19th sanctions package. It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others. The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation. It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas is in London today for the first EU-UK foreign and security policy dialogue under our new Security and Defence Partnership. 🇪🇺 🇬🇧

#LondonFIMIForum concludes on a note of optimism. Challenges are here to stay but we have a set of tools to fight back. We share an analysis. We must join forces to act. More info about our event on countering Foreign Information Manipulation & Interference: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

Foreign Information Manipulation & Interference (FIMI) has become a growing challenge to democratic societies around the world. Today at the 5th annual #LondonFIMIforum we discuss how to adapt our responses to the changing global environment. Follow LIVE here player.castr.com/live_21289f8...

Today, EU Commission Deputy Director General Olivier Onidi represented the EU at the Western Balkans Interior Ministers Meeting, hosted by UK Home Secretary Mahmood under the Berlin Process. We are working together to tackle irregular migration, organised crime and violence against women & girls.

Last call for applications! Did you know that 🇬🇧 research organisations, companies and museums are eligible for Horizon Europe funding to organise events for the 2026/2027 editions? The deadline to apply is 22 October. More information 👉 marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/msca...

The EU’s Entry/Exit System enters into force today. The EES is a new automated border security system which applies to non-EU citizens. ✈️If you travel to a Schengen country for a short stay you'll be required to register your biometric data upon entry/exit. ℹ️ travel-europe.europa.eu/ees

EEAS Dir. @egiaufreteu.bsky.social & EUSR for Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue participated in the Foreign Ministers meeting of the Berlin Process in Belfast. They discussed the path towards the regional & 🇪🇺integration of the Western Balkans. Security & growth are priorities that we Europeans all share.

The EU’s Entry/Exit system will gradually enter in force from 12 October. It applies to short stay travellers from all third countries. The system will make our borders more secure, which will benefit our partners, including the UK.

The Commission has presented a proposal on the EU steel sector. Watch the full press conference: rb.gy/xzuvv2

Tonight is #EuropeanResearchersNight ! Did you know that 🇬🇧research organisations, companies & museums are eligible for @horizoneu.bsky.social funding to organise events for the 2026 & 2027 editions? 📅The deadline to apply is 22 October. ℹ️ marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/msca...

Planning to #TravelToEurope?✈️ A new border management system the Entry/Exit System (EES) will soon make your border crossing easier and more efficient. The security of EU borders is being enhanced, bringing benefits also to partners such as the UK. ℹ️https://travel-europe.europa.eu

🗓️Save the date - on Monday the EU Delegation will host a fringe event at #LDConf in Bournemouth, w/ @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social Ambassador Pedro Serrano joins Malik Azmani and @libdems.org.uk MPs @richardfoordld.bsky.social & @wendychambld.bsky.social to debate security, growth & migration.

⏳One week to go! On 25 September we will celebrate the European Day of Languages! 🎉 Organised in collab w/ the European Parliament Liaison Office in London, European Embassies & cultural institutes in London - a great moment to learn, connect, and be inspired. ℹ️ More info on: bit.ly/47SwqpZ

🇪🇺 Can your family members apply for status under the EUSS? Join our info session for EU citizens! 📅17 September 📍https://fb.me/e/3FxKNEmf3 An immigration lawyer will cover: ✅Which family members can be sponsored ✅How to apply and deadlines ✅Applying for children +Live Q&A

⏳One month to go! The 5th London #FIMIForum is back on 16 Oct! We’ll debate evolving threats, new actors & how AI can be part of the solution. ℹ️on speakers & topics: bit.ly/4pp1bJj 📩To express your interest, kindly email: [email protected]

📢Important update: from 12 Oct 2025 the Entry/Exit System (EES) starts for non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries. It will record: ✅data from travel document ✅travel dates ✅biometric data under EU data protection rules. ℹ️https://travel-europe.europa.eu #TravelToEurope

📢Teachers and schools – register your students now for a unique celebration of languages! 💬 Now in its third year, this free event offers language students the chance to discover the richness of Europe’s languages and cultures through interactive, engaging sessions. More ℹ️ bit.ly/47SwqpZ

Russia has not broken Ukraine’s resolve. It is not breaking ours either. We now have met 80% of our 2 million rounds of ammunition target. We aim for 100% by October. Extract of my intervention in #EPlenary on Ukraine ↓

#HorizonEurope🇪🇺 🤝 🇬🇧research 60 UK-based scientists secured €90m in @erc.europa.eu Starting Grants as part of @horizoneu.bsky.social. A boost for the next generation of scientists to launch projects, build teams & pursue bold ideas. ℹ️ www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

The EU and the UK share a responsibility for Europe’s security. At the EU-UK Summit, we adopted an ambitious Security and Defence Partnership. Today, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social Managing Director Matti Maasikas is in London to advance this work with our UK partners.

Europe is engaged in a battle for freedom and democracy. It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player. That’s why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history. Extract of my speech at EUISS conference ↓

📣Save the date: London #FIMI Forum returns on 16 October 2025! Now in its fifth year, the Forum will bring together experts from the EU, UK, G7, tech, and media to rethink how we address FIMI - Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. Save the date – moreℹ️coming soon!

✈️ Planning your next trip abroad? Join our next Information Session for EU citizens 🗓27 August 📍Our Facebook page: facebook.com/EUinUK We will cover: ✅Travelling with EUSS status and Certificates of Application ✅ETA ✅Who can travel on ID cards ➕Live Q&A

Wherever you go, Europe has your back EU citizens can get help from any EU country’s embassy when travelling abroad, even where their own country has no presence. United in protection, wherever you are 🇪🇺🌍 Read more: europa.eu/!FgqgD3

I have placed these topics at the top of our agenda for discussions next week among EU foreign and defence ministers.

The EU will also continue targeting Russia’s war economy. The next sanctions package against Moscow should be ready by next month.

The unity among EU leaders in today’s virtual Summit was palpable. Everyone is committed to a lasting peace that protects both Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.

✈️EU citizens in the UK: with pre-settled or settled status you can to travel to 🇬🇧 using your national ID card. ❗From 2026 you may need a biometric ID card if you don’t already have one👉ℹ️ eucitizens.uk/eu-eea-citiz...

✈️ Travel with confidence with your European Health Insurance Card. The card gives you access to emergency medical treatment under the same conditions as for nationals anywhere in the 🇪🇺 as well as in the 🇬🇧, 🇮🇸, 🇱🇮, 🇳🇴 &🇨🇭. Contact your national health insurer to get yours 🪪

Today, I'm in Washington D.C. with President Zelenskyy and European leaders. Together, we will meet with President Trump. We are working to end the bloodshed in Ukraine. And achieve a just and lasting peace.

📢 Pre-settled status holder previously refused settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme? The new absence rule means you could now qualify even if you were refused before. 🇬🇧You now need to have lived in the UK for 2.5 years in total in the last five years. ℹ️ eucitizens.uk/eu-eea-citiz...

🇪🇺🇬🇧Do you know who the EU settlement scheme is for? Could you be eligible? Find out more below📲 If you are eligible to apply for the EU settlement scheme but have not applied yet, you can still make a late application! Read about applying late: eucitizens.uk/eu-eea-citiz...

EU leaders welcome President Trump’s efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and achieve a just and lasting peace and security for the country. The people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future. Read the full statement: europa.eu/!RrqVj8

Humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels, with famine unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed to halt and reverse starvation. Read the joint statement: europa.eu/!qPqxWK

Are your EU friends and family visiting you in the UK this summer? 🇪🇺🇬🇧 They might need an #ETA! Make sure they apply and receive their ETA before they start their travel to the UK. 🔗Learn more: eucitizens.uk/eu-eea-citiz... ✈️Share this with someone visiting the UK this year!

📢 New absence rule for pre-settled status holders 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 From 16 July, a new rule means pre-settled status holders under the EUSS can have absences up to 30 months during the last 5 years from when they apply for settled status. 🔗 For full details, visit: www.gov.uk/settled-stat...

✈️🪪Confused about the rules for travelling on your national ID card? Let’s go through some examples and learn who can use their national ID card to travel to the UK 📲 Share this with someone who needs to know! 🔗For more information visit eucitizens.uk/eu-eea-citiz...