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Europe will always stand up for the protection of its borders. This is why today we propose to strengthen Frontex. So it can support Member States whenever and wherever needed. Including on returns, with the mandate and capabilities that this new reality demands. link.europa.eu/kyDnMR

AI and algorithmic management (AM) is changing how European businesses work. From planning schedules to assessing performance, digital tools are increasingly helping managers make decisions. Our Eurobarometer survey explores how these technologies are being used across in European businesses.

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Today, the people of Serbia turned out in record numbers to shape their country’s future. Congratulations to the Student List on its victory in the parliamentary elections.

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Congratulations on your Republic Day Kazakhstan ! 🇰🇿 35 years ago, you gained your independence. And you brought your uniquely rich culture to the world.

The world needs the UN. And the UN needs us all. This United Nations Day, we reaffirm the importance of working together to tackle global challenges that no single nation can solve alone. We remain committed to working with the UN towards a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇳

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Very good meeting with the Mayor of Budapest, @karacsony_gergely, along with @CoR_President. Under your leadership, Budapest stands as a city of tolerance, openness and freedom.

Present and future generations deserve to connect with Europe’s shared heritage, history and values. Today, we propose renewing and strengthening the European Heritage Label to give greater recognition to sites that tell Europe’s story and bring its shared heritage to life.

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Deeply alarmed by yet another Russian escalation in the Black Sea. A civilian vessel carrying Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew has been struck off the coast of Romania. These reckless attacks target innocent lives and openly defy international law.

When disaster strikes, the EU is there to help. For 25 years, the #EUCivilProtectionMechanism has brought together first responders, experts, and aid from across Europe to protect lives when every second counted. Here's to a quarter-century of protection, preparedness, and solidarity.

The quietest cities aren't created by chance. They're designed that way. A great example is Zaragoza, the newly named 2028 European Green Capital. Beyond its strong sustainability commitment, Zaragoza is placing acoustic health at the centre of urban planning. Discover how: link.europa.eu/BVvBnN

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Competitiveness starts at home. And we’re doing our homework. Simplifying rules, across the board. Making affordable and clean energy flow with an upcoming Energy Union roadmap. And lifting the remaining barriers to our market, our best asset ↓ link.europa.eu/BcjQB7

A future worth fishing for. 🌊🐟 We are unveiling our strategic direction for the next 15 years to make fisheries and aquaculture more sustainable, competitive, and resilient. 🧵 Here’s what it means 👇

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👉 We will create the right conditions for success, with: 🔸 Better access to finance 🔸 Support for small-scale fishers 🔸 Strengthen research and innovation 🔸 Harmonised training and certification standards 🔸 A Blue Generational Renewal Strategy in 2027

A future worth fishing for. 🌊🐟 We are unveiling our strategic direction for the next 15 years to make fisheries and aquaculture more sustainable, competitive, and resilient. 🧵 Here’s what it means 👇

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🔋 Energy transition Our plan is to improve energy efficiency, develop new technologies and, from 2030 scale up low- and zero-emission tech, backed by financing, infrastructure, and fleet modernisation.

🛒 Helping consumers choose EU-produced aquatic food. By 2029, we will promote digital traceability for all products across the supply chain, for more transparency, trust, and market value.

A future worth fishing for. 🌊🐟 We are unveiling our strategic direction for the next 15 years to make fisheries and aquaculture more sustainable, competitive, and resilient. 🧵 Here’s what it means 👇

🎣 More than 200,000 people in the EU work in fisheries and aquaculture. Our 2040 Vision covers the entire value chain, giving businesses the predictability they need to invest and grow, while protecting the aquatic resources on which they depend.

🐟 Healthy ecosystems as the foundation of a strong sector. To better monitor and avoid unwanted catches better, we will explore the potential of new technologies and fully documented fisheries, together with stakeholders.

The Arctic is Europe's northern neighbourhood. Today, we present our new Strategy for the Arctic to strengthen cooperation on: 🛡️ Security 🌍 Climate 🌱 Prosperity 🤝 Local communities For a safer, more resilient Arctic.

💶 Over €1.2 trillion invested in sustainable activities in the EU since 2021. Our sustainable finance framework is helping to channel investment into clean technologies, renewable energy and infrastructure, strengthening Europe’s energy security and competitiveness. 🔗 More: link.europa.eu/KvY9My

The UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan 🇦🇲 has started. We are working to turn promises for nature into action: speed up delivery, boost funding, and include local communities and Indigenous Peoples. The EU stands behind our global commitments. More 👉 link.europa.eu/kYhGkc

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Close, connected and critical to our future. This is the Arctic. Europe’s Northern Neighborhood. Tomorrow, we’re presenting a new Strategy for our common geographical and political space.

Today, Andorra 🇦🇩 and San Marino 🇸🇲 are officially signing the Association Agreement with the EU. Gaining access to the EU Single Market will create new opportunities for people, trade, and economic stability. More 📰 link.europa.eu/M9YXTq

🔸 €3.4 billion for 77 net-zero technology projects through our Innovation Fund 🔸 Over €390 million for 135 climate and environment projects through our LIFE programme

How can you spot a sustainable product you can trust? Look for the EU Ecolabel! From detergents and textiles to furniture and hotel stays, it helps you find products and services that do a great job while meeting strict environmental criteria.

Women shouldn’t have to live in alert mode. This month marks three years since the EU joined the Istanbul Convention, a landmark treaty recognising gender-based violence against women as a violation of human rights.

Cleaner energy. Better healthcare. Climate solutions. It all starts with science. We are launching RAISE, inviting companies and philanthropists to share AI tools and computing power with EU researchers. Europe doesn’t wait for the future. We build it 👇 link.europa.eu/K6Hkh4

World Food Day. What does the EU actually do about hunger? Around a third of our humanitarian funds go on food: ✔️ Delivering critical food and nutrition support ✔️ Working alongside local partners where conditions are most severe, from Gaza to Myanmar Our work continues.

Earlier alerts, shared data, faster help. Our new Compass on Space and Disaster Risk Management turns data into action that protects lives and livelihoods, especially where wildfires, floods and storms strike. The best rescue is the one that doesn’t have to happen 👇 link.europa.eu/WDvX66

In September, we gathered 150 randomly selected people from across Europe in Brussels to discuss how we can make our democracies stronger. Following their final session in December, they will put forward some concrete proposals that will directly feed into our policies.

Better pay ✅ A contract that lasts ✅ Hours that fit your life ✅ That's a "good job". But not everyone has these conditions. Our new Employment and Social Outlook shows progress across the EU, but more needs to be done. That's why we'll present our Quality Jobs Act later this year.