Once again we wake up to the news of horrible atrocities by Russia through its aerial attacks on Ukraine. Russia must pay for the destruction it has caused. And we are using the proceeds from the immobilised Russian assets to make sure it does.

How easy is filing a tax return considered in your country?📄 Our new 2026 Annual Report on Taxation shows that EU citizens find filing tax return: ✅ Easy (52%) ❌ Difficult (22%) 👔 while 8% leave it to professionals Full report 🔗 link.europa.eu/8DcBT6

It’s hot across Europe right now. Millions of us are feeling it - in cities, towns, and villages across the continent. When heatwaves hit, small actions matter ⬇️

My thoughts are with the friends and families of the Greek and Danish wildfire pilots who tragically died earlier today in a collision with another helicopter while on duty in Greece. I wish a full recovery to those injured.

As of today, the use of AI becomes more transparent in the EU. Here’s how EU law makes sure AI works for you, in full openness ↓

I held a conference call with Commissioners @magnusbrunner.bsky.social and Dubravka Šuica for an update on the situation in Ceuta. The good news is that the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco, due to the effective work of Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement.

Japan has now joined Horizon Europe. Japan’s researchers can now partner with teams across the EU. Together, we will advance global research in health, digital technologies, and climate neutrality ↓ link.europa.eu/YP7MtB

I tasked two Commissioners to support to control the situation. @magnusbrunner.bsky.social is already working closely with Spain and is ready to travel to critical points. He will work on additional operational support to Spain, including through Frontex.

Did your working week feel long? ⏰ In 2025, 20–64-year-olds in the EU worked on average, 35.9 hours a week in their main job. 📊 Full data: link.europa.eu/djjpx3

Your tech breaks. Buying new seems cheaper than repairing. We’re making the Right to Repair the new standard in Europe.

Another unacceptable violation of our EU airspace caused by Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine, this time over Poland. The Polish people are famously unafraid dear Donald Tusk, and our thoughts are with them.

With this disbursement, we are helping Ukraine protect its skies and defend its people. At the same time, we are combining Europe's industrial scale with Ukraine's unmatched innovation. Our drone deal is taking shape. link.europa.eu/XjWjvH

We're bringing world-class computing power directly to European innovators, start-ups and researchers, unlocking over €30 billion in investment. Our call to build up to seven AI Gigafactories helps secure the infrastructure needed for our digital autonomy ↓ link.europa.eu/qGDhv3

84 partners. 45 trade agreements. Happy Friendship Day to our partners across the world's largest trade network. 🇪🇺 🤝 🇦🇱🇩🇿🇦🇩🇦🇬🇦🇷🇦🇲🇦🇿🇧🇸🇧🇧🇧🇿🇧🇦🇧🇼🇧🇷🇨🇲🇨🇦🇨🇱🇨🇴🇰🇲🇨🇷🇨🇮🇩🇲🇩🇴🇪🇨🇪🇬🇸🇻🇸🇿🇫🇴🇫🇯🇬🇪🇬🇭🇬🇩🇬🇹🇬🇾🇭🇳🇮🇸🇮🇱🇮🇶🇯🇲🇯🇵🇯🇴🇰🇿🇰🇪🇽🇰🇱🇧🇱🇸🇱🇮🇲🇬🇲🇺🇲🇽🇲🇩🇲🇪🇲🇦🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇿🇳🇮🇲🇰🇳🇴🇵🇸🇵🇦🇵🇬🇵🇾🇵🇪🇼🇸🇸🇲🇷🇸🇸🇨🇸🇬🇸🇧🇿🇦🇰🇷🇰🇳🇱🇨🇻🇨🇸🇷🇨🇭🇹🇹🇹🇳🇹🇷🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇾🇻🇳🇿🇼

⚒️ With over 220 tunnel kilometres excavated, the completion of the EU co-funded Brenner Base Tunnel is one step closer! 🇦🇹🇮🇹 Miners have now connected Austria and Italy via two main railway tunnels ↓

My thoughts are with the people of Japan after the devastating earthquake that has already claimed so many lives. We also think of the rescuers that are working tirelessly through the rubble to save those still trapped.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the brave 🇵🇹 🇨🇿 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇸🇪 🇭🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇰 🇹🇷 teams deployed to France and Spain to fight the blaze. This is solidarity at its best, from the EU and beyond. The courage and dedication of these firefighters is a reminder that when we stand together, we are stronger.

A small mark, with big power. For more than 30 years, the CE (Conformité Européenne) marking has allowed many products to be moved and marketed freely all around the EU, regardless of where it’s manufactured. 1/2🧵

Europe is standing together to face the devastating wildfires across France and Spain ↓

Early and accurate detection of public health threats is vital in order to minimise damage, protect people and save lives. Together with the WHO, we are stepping up cooperation on global pandemic preparedness, monitoring and response. link.europa.eu/DgTyjc

Wildfires, like in 🇫🇷🇪🇸, are getting more frequent, and more destructive. We are helping finance and coordinate the deployment of a record number of firefighters, aircraft and emergency experts. This is European solidarity in action.

I want to offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of Russia’s latest attacks in the Kyiv region and in Sloviansk. During the strikes, Russia has also destroyed Latvia’s Honorary Consulate. Once again proving its complete disregard for diplomacy.

The price Russia pays for its illegal war is heavier by the day. Over two-thirds of their sovereign wealth fund liquid assets have been depleted since the start of the war. Our new sanctions will cut deeper into Russia’s war economy ↓

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.

What will the next euro banknotes look like? 🇪🇺💶 @ecb.europa.eu has shortlisted 10 designs, selected from over 1,200 proposals by graphic designers across Europe. Now it's your turn to pick your favourite. 👇 surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/ *Survey available in the 24 EU languages.

Under the DSA, platforms accessible to children and teens must ensure a high level of privacy, safety, and security. Our preliminary findings show that TikTok fails to meet this standard, exposing children and teens to risks including unwanted contact, cyberbullying, or predatory behaviour.

Better quality jobs and training. Fairer working conditions. Stronger social protection. This is what we’ve achieved through our European Pillar of Social Rights. Now, we need to ↓️

⚠️ We have fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, by promoting their own services and restricting customer access to alternatives on Google Search and Google Play. More information: link.europa.eu/vrNJTx

I welcome the agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. At a time when Ukraine has built military momentum, our sanctions continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort. We’re adding 32 more Russian banks to our transaction ban list.

Delighted to meet María Ángela Holguín. I welcome her active engagement, alongside António Guterres, to resolve the Cyprus issue within the UN framework and in line with EU principles, values and legislation. @ec.europa.eu will support this effort with all the assistance and tools at our disposal.