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[European Commission @EU_Commission]

We welcome the agreement between @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil on the annual EU budget for 2027.

The budget will support EU priorities, including competitiveness, defence, affordable housing, energy transition, and agriculture.

https://t.co/G2DPwEycAC

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Europe delivers.

We are committed to becoming the first climate neutral continent.

We’re speeding up electrification.

And we remain the largest provider of climate finance globally.

Because the clean transition can only succeed if it succeeds worldwide.
https://t.co/ObPfbeX2Or

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Today I'm in Antalya for @turkiyecop31

The world is at tipping point.

We are on course to overshoot the 1.5°C target.

And every fraction of a degree matters.

So, we must double down.

And Europe will fully play its part.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

This morning, the European flags outside our headquarters in Brussels were lowered to half-mast as a sign of solidarity with the Bulgarian people following the tragic accident on the Trakia motorway.

We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Keeping European research open while strengthening its security. 🔬

We brought together Europe's research and innovation community to discuss practical challenges in research security, spotlight good practices and where further support is needed.

The goal: maintain international cooperation while better protecting European knowledge from unwanted technology transfer, foreign interference and misuse.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We are also making €10 million in EU funds available to Bulgaria, for search and rescue operations.

This is EU solidarity in action.

https://t.co/bI3zx79gkT

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Here in Varna, on the shores of the Black Sea, I want to send a clear message:

Europe stands firmly with Bulgaria.

We're stepping up.

To strengthen maritime surveillance.

Protect critical infrastructure.

And help restore and protect freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

I am deeply saddened by the news of an explosion at the Aliağa iron and steel plant.

My sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.

I wish the injured workers a full and speedy recovery.

Dear @RTErdogan, my thoughts are with Türkiye at this difficult moment.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We must strengthen our capacity to respond to crises on our borders.

And off the coasts of the Black Sea.

Pleased to announce an additional €10 million in EU funding to Romanian authorities for search and rescue operations.

https://t.co/RYvA7wE5Aj

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

I just arrived in Bucharest to offer Europe’s solidarity and support to Romania.

Threats, attacks and incursions are rising off the coasts of the Black Sea.

But Romania and Bulgaria can count on a strong, united European response.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Freedom makes everything possible. But it should never be taken for granted.

The EU is supporting the technology, expertise and cooperation needed to help protect it.

Because freedom needs protecting. Every day. Together.

Protect what matters. 🇪🇺

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

In solidarity with the Polish people, the European flags in front of our headquarters in Brussels have been lowered to half-mast following the tragic events in Kraków.

Europa łączy się z Polską w bólu i solidarności.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

W obliczu tragicznego zamachu moje myśli i serce są z poszkodowanymi, ich bliskimi oraz wszystkimi mieszkańcami Krakowa.

Składam najszczersze wyrazy współczucia rodzinom ofiar.

Dziękuję bohaterskim funkcjonariuszom policji za działanie z narażeniem życia.

Europa łączy się z Polską w bólu i solidarności.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

We're unlocking €1.8 billion to back Europe's most promising deep tech entrepreneurs and researchers.

As the final EIC package under Horizon Europe 2021–2027, the programme will help turn breakthrough science into market-ready tech.

We're scaling Europe's strategic technologies for the future. 🇪🇺

🔗 https://t.co/38zpzD0qV7

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today, we celebrate Marie Skłodowska-Curie's birthday and her remarkable achievements: the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first scientist to win it in two different categories, and the only laureate in two scientific fields.

Her name lives on through the EU's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, supporting researchers across Europe and beyond, helping advance scientific discovery.

👏 Here's to Marie and the next generation of scientific pioneers!

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

We preliminarily found that TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed has a harmful design.

It shows users endless and repeated exposure of personalised videos, even when those have a negative effect on mental health.

While TikTok has implemented measures to mitigate this risk, we consider them insufficiently effective and call for readjustment.

🔗https://t.co/QVhnwlVpBy

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Europe has so much more to explore.

Our new Sustainable Tourism Strategy aims to make travel easier, helps EU destinations manage crowds and supports local businesses.

We want better trips for visitors and better tourism for locals. 💙

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Europe's tech sovereignty starts with innovation made in the 🇪🇺.

The new EU Chip Design Platform will accelerate chip innovation by supporting startups, SMEs and researchers with design tools, design support services, IP blocks and manufacturing capacity.

The initiative is backed by €525 million.

➡️ https://t.co/xmA4UUZlnb

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

🔗 More: https://t.co/Wa6LrMoirp

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Europe’s future is built in the classroom.

With our new Education and Skills Package, we aim to ⬇️

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

🔸 Boost basic skills and improve learning outcomes
🔸 Make AI and digital technologies work for education
🔸 Support teachers and tackle teacher shortages
🔸️ Make vocational education and training a first choice