✅ Applications are now open for the European Commission’s #BlueBook traineeships! For the first time, VET graduates can also apply for a dedicated paid traineeship, alongside university graduates. 📅 Applications close on September 4th. Apply here: traineeships.ec.europa.eu/available-tr...

European airspace has once again been violated by a drone incursion. I commend the Romanian military for their swift and effective response, safeguarding our shared security. Strengthening defence and deterrence along our Eastern border remains a top priority.

Today we renewed Europe's social promise. Our new Communication reaffirmed the European Pillar of Social Rights around three priorities: ✅Affordability ✅Equal opportunities ✅The impact of AI on work (1/3)

🇪🇸🇪🇺A proud night for Europe! Congratulations to Spain on lifting the #FIFA World Cup trophy. A remarkable achievement built on talent, teamwork and resilience.

It was great to meet again with Karin Prien, Germany's Federal Minister of Education. Our discussion focused on children's online safety and the need for a holistic approach, including measures to empower minors, teachers and parents to navigate the digital world.

🇪🇺 Up to 100 places will be reserved for VET graduates in the European Commission’s #BlueBook Traineeship Programme, starting with the March 2027 session. 📅 Applications open: 22 July 2026 🗓️ Deadline: 4 September 2026 💶 5-month paid traineeship Details 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Our #EESCPlenary is ON! 🔴 On the agenda: 💬 opinions on #StrategicAutonomy, migration, #GenderEquality; 💼 quality jobs & fair labour mobility, with @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social; 🇮🇪 the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the @consilium.europa.eu. Tune in to not miss it!👉 link.europa.eu/Gcc9vV

Today, on World Youth Skills Day, the European Skills High-Level Board presented its first recommendations - Skills Partnerships for Adult Reskilling. Regional ecosystems where businesses, education, training providers and social partners finally work together, instead of side by side. (1/3)

At UNESCO Headquarters, I met with Gaspard Banyankimbona, African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation. We agreed to continue cooperation focusing on VET & training and in promoting the skills needed by the labour markets in collaboration with the private sector.

It was good to exchange views with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany. The EU remains committed to strengthening our partnership with UNESCO to advance quality education, support teachers, develop skills, and build more resilient societies. (1/2)

Today I co-chaired the 17th High-Level meeting between the European Commission and the ILO with Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo. At the heart of our discussions: AI. Technology must serve and empower people: it must improve the quality of their lives. (1/2)

The European Parliament voted today with 511 votes in favour on the new rules for EU social security coordination. 1/4

🇪🇺🇮🇪 My main message at first #EPSCO meeting under Irish presidency in Ballina: competitiveness and fairness are not opposites. A strong social Europe is an investment, not a cost: it is the foundation of a strong economy. Thank you Minister Calleary for hosting us.

🇪🇺🇮🇪United around Europe’s priorities. Looking forward to working with the Irish Presidency.

🇪🇺🇮🇪 A warm welcome to the Irish Presidency. We are ready to build on this momentum together on our shared priorities: 🔹 Competitiveness. One Europe. One Market 🔹 The Fair Labour Mobility Package: fair and simple rules for workers, employers and public administrations (1/2)

🇪🇺🇲🇩 Met with Minister Emil Ceban today to discuss Moldova’s progress on accession path to the EU. Through the EU4Health programme, Moldova is already part of joint actions on stockpiling and knowledge exchange. The EU’s commitment to supporting them is unwavering.

🇪🇺🤝🇮🇪 Great to see Ministers Dara Calleary and Norma Foley. Looking forward to working together during the Irish Presidency.

Good to meet with 🇨🇿 Minister Aleš Juchelka on the sidelines of #EPSCO. We discussed about the upcoming Fair Labour Mobility package, the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive, and the upcoming Quality Jobs Act.

📍Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and Social policy) in Luxembourg #EPSCO

📌 DEAL! @consilium.europa.eu and @europarl.europa.eu reached a provisional agreement on the regulation to facilitate the e-declaration of posted workers. One of the first deliverable under the One Europe, One Market roadmap.

I welcome the provisional agreement reached by the @europarl.europa.eu and the @cy2026eu.bsky.social on a single digital declaration portal for companies posting workers temporarily to another EU country. It is an important step the enforcement of EU labour rules.

🤝 Pleased to host SGI Europe event on the Freedom to Stay in the presence of EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social. A right to stay is not a reason to stay. To make it work we must clear barriers for companies: cut red tape, make capital accessible, complete Single Market ➡️ More: link.europa.eu/rXvH3w

📢Eurochambres News #104 is out! 🏅presenting Irish PM Micheál Martin our priorities for the Irish Presidency 🔍 Eurochambres delegation meeting EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social on #paytransparency 🦅our delegation to Washington D.C. 🥗EE4HORECA final event on 30/06 🔗 bit.ly/ECHNews104

"Railways create opportunities across Europe" Together with EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @eesc-president.bsky.social, MEPs and SGI, CER Executive Director Alberto Mazzola discussed the role of essential services like hospitals, schools and railways in supporting the #RightToStay strategy.

By strengthening EU rules on carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances, we are delivering concrete protection for workers’ health and building on the Quality Jobs Roadmap. Today’s agreement will help prevent avoidable illness, save lives and make workplaces safer across Europe.

🇪🇺🇬🇷 It’s a pleasure to join today Greek PM, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Labour Minister Niki Kerameus and President of the EESC Séamus Boland to discuss Greece's recent National Social Agreement. (1/2)

Today, we launched the AI Literacy Framework, the first of its kind for primary and secondary schools. AI literacy isn’t about teaching children to code. (1/2)

🇪🇺 EU takes a historic step towards the accession of 🇲🇩 and 🇺🇦 to the EU! The 27 Member States have agreed to open negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine on Cluster 1: “Fundamentals.” Best of success to both candidate countries on their path to EU membership! 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇩🇺🇦

Teachers are at the heart of our societies and are best placed to understand the challenges facing our education systems. I met with 25 stakeholders in an implementation dialogue focused on supporting the teaching profession. I want to hear what works, what doesn’t, and how we can do better (1/2)

Europe’s automotive industry is at a turning point. Today, I met with the Board of CLEPA to discuss how we can ensure the automotive supply sector remains a leader while supporting workers through this transformation. (1/3)