EU home affairs ministers addressed current developments in Ceuta in a video conference. They expressed strong solidarity with Spain, commended its authorities' swift reaction and discussed further coordination to protect EU’s external borders. See → link.europa.eu/Ynb3x8

🚨 Remember 112! 🚨 Whether you're exploring or just taking it easy, this emergency number works across Europe and in many places around the world. Accidents can happen anywhere, and dialling 112 could save a life. Remember it this summer (and beyond)!

Most of the AI act’s rules have now come into force. The EU's #AI act is the world's first law on artificial intelligence. The act aims to ensure that AI systems are safe, ethical and trustworthy. Read more  → link.europa.eu/rJWXFh

I express my solidarity with Spain in the current situation of illegal migration in Ceuta.

The new EU 'right to repair' rules take effect today. These include: 🔧 a right for consumers to claim the cost of repairs to producers 📄 a European repair information form 🖱 an online repair platform that connects consumers with repairers See → link.europa.eu/8BpP4r

Right to repair products

Find out how the EU has created incentives for producers and consumers to make repairing products easier and more attractive, in order to reduce waste and promote more sustainable business models.

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The EU has sanctioned 7 individuals and 3 entities linked to scam centres in Southeast Asia. They are responsible for serious human rights violations, including human trafficking, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. More info: link.europa.eu/wtJntK

Last night, Russia launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine. During the attack, Polish airspace was also violated, underlining once again that Russia’s aggression is a threat to the security of Europe as a whole.

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Meine Gedanken sind bei den Opfern des Anschlags auf die Christopher Street Day-Parade in Berlin. Das ist ein Angriff auf die Werte, die unsere Union ausmachen. Die Europäische Union verurteilt jede Form von Hass, Extremismus und Gewalt auf das Schärfste.

For the second time in 24 hours, Romanian airspace has been violated by drone incursions. I commend the Romanian authorities for their swift and effective response.

Russia’s attack on the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk is a grave and unacceptable act. I strongly condemn this strike, which claimed lives and left many injured. The European Union stands in full solidarity with Latvia and Ukraine.

🚫 The EU has imposed further sanctions against Iran over human rights violations. Those sanctioned include members of the judiciary and an Iranian hacker responsible for cyberattacks. The EU stands with the people of Iran. Read more: link.europa.eu/vRMPrN

The 21st sanctions package against Russia: 🚫 targets a further 218 individuals & entities 🚫 pauses the automatic adjustment of the oil price cap 🚫 hits Russian financial & crypto services 🚫 introduces the basis for a visa ban for Russian combatants 🔗 See our website for more: link.europa.eu/CCbrdb

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🇪🇺🇬🇧 The UK will join the Ukraine support loan. In the face of Russia's war of aggression, the EU's €90 billion loan will support Ukraine's most urgent needs in 2026 and 2027. Find out more: link.europa.eu/N88T9D

🇧🇪 Joyeuse fête nationale! Gelukkige nationale feestdag! Einen schönen Nationalfeiertag! The colours of the Belgian flag come from the coat of arms of the Duke of Brabant: a yellow lion with red claws and a red tongue on a black background. ➡️ www.consilium.europa.eu/de/

New sanctions against Russia target 1 individual and 5 entities involved in drone manufacturing. These measures come in response to Russia’s recent deadly strikes on Kyiv and its brutal military campaign deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. For more information: link.europa.eu/Gkj6Tr

A new installation by Irish artist Richard Malone, alongside exhibitions of Irish artists, photographers and craftspeople, have transformed the Council. 🇮🇪 The theme is memory – something that is continually made, through materials, places and people creating together. 👇

🤝 Agreement reached. Following swift negotiations, the Council and @europarl.europa.eu have agreed to establish a new EU programme (named AGILE) to provide rapid and flexible funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector. More information ➡️ link.europa.eu/VKVNg7

The Council agrees its position on the #EUBudget2027: - €191.88 bn in commitments - €202.07 bn in payments The budget should ensure the continuity of policies and programmes, while safeguarding the EU’s ability to cope with crises and challenges. → link.europa.eu/r7MG9N

Enlargement is one of Europe's greatest success stories and we're writing its next chapter with four Intergovernmental Conferences taking place on the same day.

A key step on Albania’s path to EU membership. The EU and Albania have provisionally closed the first negotiation chapters, covering: 🔸 science and research 🔸 education and culture 🔸 external relations See meeting page for more info ➡️ link.europa.eu/DMwnhj

Moldova advances on its path towards EU membership. One month after opening accession negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), the EU and Moldova opened negotiations on cluster 6: 🔸trade & international relations 🔸foreign, security & defence policy More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/YYgBPX

Montenegro takes one step closer to EU membership. One month after their last meeting, the EU and Montenegro have provisionally closed accession negotiations on: 🔸competition policy 🔸customs union More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/mgmctY

I welcome the signing today in Brussels of the EU–UK Agreement on Gibraltar. A historic step that completes the post-Brexit framework.

At #GAC, EU affairs ministers discussed: 📌 priorities of the Irish Council presidency 📌 future work on simplification 📌 annual rule of law dialogue See main results for more info ➡️ link.europa.eu/tp8Dxd

A new milestone for EU–Mexico trade. 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽 The Council has formally concluded the Interim Trade Agreement, paving the way for its entry into force. Mexico is the EU's second-largest trading partner in Latin America. More on EU-Mexico facts & figures ➡️ link.europa.eu/FJtWpx

Another milestone on Ukraine’s EU path. One month after opening accession negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), the EU and Ukraine opened negotiations on cluster 6, covering: 🔸trade & international relations 🔸foreign, security & defence policy More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/8tQqDk

🇫🇷 Happy national day to all French people! Bonne fête nationale à la France ! The French flag was adopted during the French Revolution in 1794 as a symbol of the Revolution’s ideals. 🔗 link.europa.eu/VhnQTp