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Das 5. Clean Air Forum findet vom 1.-2. Dezember 2025 in Bonn statt - wir sind dabei. Anmeldungen 👇🏻

Europe’s future is looking brighter than ever. Find out more about our 2026 work programme: link.europa.eu/HBDW7J

💼 Quality jobs and education The Quality Jobs Act and education package with European school alliances, and a digital education roadmap, for high-skill training in future technologies. For a strong workforce, ready for tomorrow's economy.

New Year, new EU goals 🌍 Here are some of our top priorities for 2026 ⬇️

2025 was another big year for EU trade. Forging new partnerships that strengthen our economy. And bring certainty in uncertain times. We secure the interests of 🇪🇺 industry, farmers and consumers while delivering real benefits for our partners. That’s Europe’s way of doing business.

As we start the New Year 2026, you can count on me and my team to continue working relentlessly to make Europe stronger. Stronger at home, by fully mobilising Europe’s extraordinary potential for competitiveness and innovation in a world that is changing faster than ever. Stronger on the global stage, by forging new partnerships and standing up for the values our friends and allies count on us to defend: openness, good faith and democracy. Speaking from the bottom of my heart, my wish for 2026 is peace. A just and lasting peace for Ukraine. For nearly four years, the Ukrainian people have shown extraordinary courage under the fire of an unprovoked war. We wish them and all people across the world peace, well-deserved peace, in 2026.

Felicitaciones and felicitações, Spain and Portugal. For 40 years, you’ve been part of our Union. Four decades of sharing your exceptional culture and innovative spirit with us. Four decades of your countries growing stronger inside the EU. Congratulations!

Καλωσόρισες, @CY2026EU! Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency begins at a pivotal moment for Europe. And so its focus on strengthening Europe’s autonomy couldn’t be more important. I look forward to working together to boost Europe’s preparedness and competitiveness.

The Baltic Sea has seen a clear pattern of disruption since the start of Russia’s war. Europe’s critical infrastructure remains at high risk of sabotage. I thank Finland for taking swift and determined action in seizing the ship and crew suspected of damaging subsea cables yesterday. As the investigation continues, Europe remains vigilant and in close contact with Finland and Estonia. The EU will continue to fortify its critical infrastructure, including by investing in new cables, strengthening surveillance, ensuring more repair capacity, and moving against Moscow’s shadow fleet, which also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks.

My thoughts are with the victims, those injured, and their families following the devastating fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. A New Year’s celebration meant to bring hope and joy should never be marred by fear and loss. I commend the courage of those who risked their lives to help others. We offer our deepest condolences to @IgnazioCassis and the Swiss people during this moment of sorrow.

Deeply saddened by the fire in Crans-Montana. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. We are liaising with Swiss authorities to provide medical assistance to the victims through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Europe stands in full solidarity with Switzerland.

🇨🇾🇪🇺 Γεια σου, Κύπρος! On 1 January, Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Every six months, the baton passes to a new Member State and @CY2026EU is next to help steer our common agenda. We’re ready to build the future of Europe together ↓ link.europa.eu/y8qBpF

Even in unpredictable times, trade keeps Europe moving. More growth. More opportunity. More safeguards, for companies, communities, and you. Here’s how → link.europa.eu/Yhc4Jb

Proof that partnerships deliver? In 2024, EU exports to free trade partners grew twice as fast as to other destinations. To Canada alone, exports reached €48 billion: a 51% increase since 2017.

Stronger ties. Bigger markets. 2025 has been a breakthrough year for European trade. The EU expanded its global reach, broke down barriers, and delivered real results for businesses and citizens. Secure supply chains, stable markets, and more opportunities ahead ↓

Tomorrow, Bulgaria joins the euro area. This milestone reflects years of hard work and commitment. Now it means simpler payments, easier travel and so many new opportunities for Bulgarian businesses. Поздравления, България! You can be proud of what you achieved.

Утре България се присъединява към еврозоната. Този ключов момент отразява години упорит труд и отдаденост. Това означава по-лесни плащания, по-удобно пътуване и много нови възможности за българския бизнес. Поздравления, България! Можете да се гордеете с постигнатото.

Statement by the Spokesperson on China’s military exercise around the Taiwan Strait. Read more: link.europa.eu/xkktHd

The EU’s Political and Security Committee (PSC) and @NATO's North Atlantic Council (NAC) met earlier this December to exchange views on how to advance quickly and in a coordinated manner on military mobility, in support of the EU’s security and NATO’s collective defence. The EU–NATO partnership remains essential for maintaining peace and stability in Europe and supporting our partners. Read more: link.europa.eu/C8F4mY

Iran: Statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas on behalf of the EU on the arrest and detention of human rights defenders. Read more: link.europa.eu/JpHTBp

Russia’s claim that Ukraine recently targeted key government sites in Russia is a deliberate distraction. Moscow aims to derail real progress towards peace by Ukraine and its Western partners. No one should accept unfounded claims from the aggressor who has indiscriminately targeted Ukraine’s infrastructure and civilians since the start of the war.