This. This is solidarity at its very best. The EU is grateful to every country that is participating in the Civil Protection Mechanism this month to help France and Spain battle the wildfires.

The images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable. We cannot allow anyone to come to our Union without abiding by our rules. Dangerous crossings must stop immediately. Smuggling networks must be dismantled. And returns must be swift, as our rules allow.

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.

Europe stands with France and Spain as they face devastating wildfires. 5 planes and 2 helicopters from the rescEU fleet are now deployed to France. And 4 planes are arriving in Spain today.

Today’s proposal on the ETS review brings together three key objectives: climate action, competitiveness, and independence. It advances climate action, by also transforming the ETS into a genuine engine for innovation and investment. My speech 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Good to meet again with 🇮🇳 Minister Goyal today in Brussels. We had a constructive conversation on the close ties between the EU and India. We also talked about geopolitics, trade, and climate. I look forward to deepening our partnership.

Great news today with the announcement from @eib.org and Commission that €2.5bn from the EU ETS will go to supporting 51 projects across 11 Member States via the Modernisation Fund—boosting energy efficiency in energy, industry and transport, and cutting GHG emissions. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Joint press release: €2.5 billion of EU ETS revenues invested in cleaner energy systems in 11 EU countries

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced today the disbursement of €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy-related projects in 11 EU Member States.

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Always a pleasure to speak with Alexander De Croo. We discussed the importance of international development and how the 🇪🇺 and @undp.org can strengthen cooperation to advance shared climate objectives.

Had a great exchange today with stakeholders involved in clean tech financing, hearing first hand about current bottlenecks and how these can be removed to make the EU the home of clean tech.

Great to meet carbon capture and storage stakeholders today to discuss strengthening the business case and cross-European collaboration. Their feedback is vital for improving implementation of EU rules on the ground.

Great to exchange ideas with Monique Barbut, 🇫🇷 France's Minister for the Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate Negotiations. We talked about the CO2 standards for cars and vans, the review of the Emissions Trading System, and international climate diplomacy.

Excellent conversation with @sarimultala.bsky.social, 🇫🇮 Finland's Minister of Climate and the Environment, on sustaining a strong EU ETS post-2030 and Finland's priorities for the next ETS revision.

Good to meet Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria's new Minister of Environment and Water. Their increased battery storage capacity is truly impressive. We also discussed the review of the Emission Trading System.

Today, I’m in 🇱🇺 for the meeting of 🇪🇺climate ministers. We are discussing, among others: - progress on amendment of the Regulation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans CO2; - international climate diplomacy - climate resilience My remarks 👉🏻 audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/media/video/...

Today we are coming with an ambitious package to simplify taxation rules, reduce unnecessary burdens, and make the EU more attractive for investment and growth. We are talking here about saving an estimated EUR 8 billion every single year. Read more 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Great to meet 🇨🇦 Minister @juliedabrusin.bsky.social. Canada remains a like-minded partner on climate action. We had a productive exchange on ETS, methane emissions, COP priorities, and ways to deepen EU–Canada cooperation on climate action. Looking forward to the next EU–Canada Summit.

Good to meet Shigeharu Aoyama, 🇯🇵State Minister for the Environment. We reaffirmed our commitment to close cooperation ahead of COP31 and discussed the importance of effective carbon pricing. Congratulations to Japan on the entry into force of its mandatory green transition ETS.

Pleased to welcome ministers to Brussels for the 10th Ministerial on Climate Action with our co-conveners China and Canada. A decade after its launch to build momentum for the Paris Agreement, this forum remains vital for dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and climate progress.

Great to meet EESC President Séamus Boland to discuss climate action and how to bring sectors, communities and citizens on board for a fair transition.

This is truly excellent news for strengthening the level playing field! Industry has rightfully ask for these fundamental changes. We are delivering them quickly. Huge thanks to the @cy2026eu.bsky.social for all the work!

Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU@cyprusineu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🆕 The Council agreed its position on strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism #CBAM the EU’s tool to fight carbon leakage and promote global decarbonisation. 👇 The new framework would extend the CBAM’s scope to new products and close loopholes that may be used to circumvent the system.

🌎Extreme heat survival cannot depend on individual resources alone. @who.int urges local authorities to map vulnerable groups and trigger targeted outreach during dangerous heat spikes. ✍️ @fargonaut.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de @ec.europa.eu @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu 📖⬇️ & 🔁🙏

We have a deal! @europarl.europa.eu and @cy2026eu.bsky.social agreed on changes to the ETS2' reserve. It will give more firepower to the MSR to stabilise prices in the future when needed, and will ensure a smoother start and operation of ETS2. This is a win for a fair and predictable transition!

Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU@cyprusineu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📌 DEAL The @consilium.europa.eu and @europarl.europa.eu have reached a provisional agreement to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve and further ensure a stable and predictable market for allowances ahead of the full launch of ETS2 in 2028.

Very happy to join the Governing Council dinner discussion tonight 🙌 Thanks for having me @president.ecb.europa.eu

Christine Lagarde@president.ecb.europa.eu · 2mo ago

Pleased to welcome Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, at the ECB this evening. He's joining Governing Council members for an informal dinner discussion on Europe's economy. @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu

Great to touch base with Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social 🇮🇪 ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency in the second half of 2026. We discussed key climate priorities, including COP31 coordination and the ETS review.

Glad to meet with The Brewers of Europe. Behind every beer is a European success story: 10,000 breweries, 2+ million jobs, and €52 billion added to the EU economy each year.

Important to be at the #luxembourgICFDays2026 🇱🇺🇪🇺 Every year of delayed investment in climate action adds trillions to the long-term climate bill, and transfers that bill to the most vulnerable. My full speech here 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Happy #worldbicycleday 🚲 #throwback to a wonderful bike ride in Rome with Mayor Roberto Gualtieri. More bikes. Less pollution. Cleaner air for all.

Was a pleasure to meet with 15 CEOs of the EU Tech Alliance. We discussed the importance of the competitiveness of European tech and the taxation agenda. Europe is the home of clean tech.

Great to attend the opening of Thorizon test facility with @staskgg.bsky.social, Martijn van Gruijthuijsen and Peter Wennink. Small Modular Reactors have an important role to play in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, energy security, and climate goals.

My team works very hard, week in week out. Glad to get them all to the Netherlands for a mix of team building and work discussions.