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Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first intergovernmental conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession 
Today, the Council activated the national escape clause for Spain. With this decision, 18 🇪🇺 member states now benefit from greater flexibility under the EU fiscal rules to support higher defence spending. Wondering how it works in practice? ➡️ link.europa.eu/nhVQ3p
Good news for Malta. 🇲🇹 The Council has closed the excessive deficit procedure against Malta. The country has corrected its public finances and is no longer under EU budgetary oversight. Not sure what that means? We explain it here ➡️link.europa.eu/fdTvWD
The Council has agreed its position on strengthening the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism. This will strengthen the EU’s tool to fight carbon leakage by: •extending it to new products •addressing circumvention risks •making it more effective 👉 link.europa.eu/3RDXYm
Fairer rules, shared responsibility and stronger coordination. The EU pact on migration and asylum starts applying today. 🎥 Watch our video to learn more.
#Eurogroup | Euro area finance ministers will meet in Luxembourg to discuss: 📊 macroeconomic and fiscal developments 🔎review of euro area policies with
@KGeorgieva
🛡️ economic and energy security in the EU 💻 European technological sovereignty More👉 link.europa.eu/QbprYr- EU Council reposted
Next week, the European Council will address several crucial issues for our citizens and our companies, including competitiveness and global economic challenges, the EU’s next long term budget, as well as Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. My invitation letter to EU
At their 11th bilateral summit, the 🇪🇺 and 🇰🇷: ✅launched a competitiveness partnership ✅signed a digital trade agreement ✅reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism ✅agreed to strengthen cooperation in security and defence More info → link.europa.eu/BgWVPj
🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Ireland will hold the Council presidency from July until the end of December 2026. Ireland’s presidency website was launched today, unveiling its programme and priorities. Curious to learn more? Visit the website now 👉 Ireland2026.eu
@Ireland2026eu- EU Council reposted
Welcome to Brussels, dear President
@Jaemyung_Lee
. The Republic of Korea is a strategic partner for the EU. We are united in our shared commitment to democracy, the rules of law and fair trade. I look forward to further deepening our cooperation at today’s summit.
The EU-Republic of Korea summit has just started. The EU and the Republic of Korea share a dynamic trade relationship worth over €124 billion in goods in 2025. The country is the EU's 8th-largest trading partner. More facts and figures 👉 link.europa.eu/jxXywG- EU Council reposted
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strike deal to boost 🇪🇺 defence industry and readiness. The new rules will: ✔️facilitate defence investments and conditions ✔️accelerate permit-granting procedures ✔️simplify intra-EU transfers of defence-related products 👇
Happy Portugal Day! 🇵🇹 Feliz Dia de Portugal! On 10 June, Portugal celebrates its national day, honouring the country, its people, and Portuguese communities around the world. The Portuguese flag combines green and red, symbolising hope and courage. 👇link.europa.eu/4N9qDn