In an uncertain world, the EU stands strong for values, freedom, democracy & you. Our future depends on your skills. We're developing a #UnionOfSkills built on 4 pillars. 📚Strong foundations 🚀Lifelong learning 🌍Recognised qualifications 💡Global talent Want to know more?

❗NOW AVAILABLE - European Council conclusions on European defence, 6 March 2025 ⬇️ #EUCO

We are coming out of this European Council determined. These are extraordinary times. They call for extraordinary measures. With REARM Europe, we'll equip our Union with the capabilities it needs to support Ukraine and defend itself ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Where there is a will, there is a way. Today, Europe took important steps to invest more in defence and speed up weapons production and deliveries. The moment is now. Ukraine must get what it needs to defend itself.

Ukraine’s security is at the core of Europe’s security. Our support is unwavering. If the war continues. In any future peace negotiations. In reconstruction. In accession to the European Union. #EUCO

We debriefed 🇹🇷🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇴🇮🇸 of our landmark European Council yesterday. With our REARM Europe plan, we are stepping up in defence. For the defence of our people, territories and assets. And for the long-term security of our brave neighbour Ukraine.

Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.' Women’s rights must be fought for and protected. Our responsibility is clear. To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all. Not just today, but every single day. #InternationalWomensDay

Framkvæmdastjóri Frontex, evrópsku landamæra- og strandgæslustofnunarinnar, og fulltrúar Ríkislögreglustjóra funduðu með sendiherrum ESB aðildarríkja og Noregs í dag. Samstarf 🇮🇸og 🇪🇺 í landamæra- og strandgæslu var rætt, en Ísland er virkur þátttakandi í Schengen og Frontex.

Hans Leijtens, framkvæmdastjóri Frontex, evrópsku landamæra- og strangæslustofnunarinnar, fundaði með dómsmálaráðherra Íslands, Þorbjörgu Sigríði Gunnlaugsdóttur. Ísland er mikilvægur þátttakandi í Schengen og Frontex samstarfi og stuðlar aktívt að öruggum landamærum okkar.

Varðberg - samtök um vestræna samvinnu og alþjóðamál fjölluðu einnig um grein fulltrúa og varafulltrúa Íslands í stjórn Frontex. vardberg.is/frettir/althjo…

Our information space is nothing less than a geopolitical battleground. Russia has invested over a billion euros in their state-controlled propaganda outlets in the last few years. It is increasing year on year. My speech at the Conference on FIMI → europa.eu/!pFBFNP

Our sense of urgency and common direction are clear. We are following up on our commitment to boost defence investment, with concrete steps. For our citizens. For our security. For our Union ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

All EU member states agree that we need to accelerate our economic agenda. Today the European Council took important decisions: cutting unnecessary red tape, making energy more affordable, and turning savings into productive investments. #EUCO

It’s the first-ever #WorldGlaciersDay! Glaciers are critical to life, yet climate change causes them to disappear at an alarming rate. #ClimateAction is key to protecting them & supporting those who rely on glaciers.

Sendiherrar aðildarríkja ESB á Íslandi heimsóttu Grindavík í dag. Fundað var með forseta bæjarstjórnar og formanni nefndar um málefni Grindavíkur sem fóru yfir stöðu mála og framtíðaráskoranir bæjarins. Fyrirtæki voru heimsótt og varnargarðar skoðaðir.

In this critical period for international security, cooperation with global partners is crucial. Together with Ursula von der Leyen, I debriefed PM of Iceland Kristrún Frostadóttir, Jonas Gahr Støre, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Keir Starmer on the outcome of yesterday’s European Council and our

The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide. Europe is prepared to respond. We'll always protect our interests and values. We're also ready to engage. And to go from confrontation to negotiation ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

In Poland today, with European defence ministers. I expect thorough discussions on our support for Ukraine and ways to strengthen our defence, including funding, common procurement, and flagship projects. My doorstep ahead of the Informal meeting of defence ministers ↓

Thank you Kristrún Frostadóttir for this memorable visit to Iceland. As a country with a unique geostrategic position, Iceland has an exemplary approach to security and foresight. This is how preparedness in action looks like. Europe has much to learn from Iceland.

We are launching talks on a Security and Defence Partnership. We will cooperate more closely on hybrid threat response, civil protection and secure communications ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…