I welcome the agreement on our 18th sanctions package against Russia.   We are striking at the heart of Russia's war machine. Targeting its banking, energy and military-industrial sectors and including a new dynamic oil price cap.   The pressure is on. It will stay on until Putin ends this war. Thank you @eu2025dk for this first success.

Thank you @KristrunFrosta for this memorable visit to Iceland. As a country with a unique geostrategic position, Iceland has an exemplary approach to security and foresight. This is how preparedness in action looks like. Europe has much to learn from Iceland.

The EU remains steadfastly committed to the reunification of Cyprus, fully in line with UN Security Council resolutions and principles, values and legislation of the EU. We strongly support the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to resume negotiations. EU has an important role to play. We stand ready to actively contribute and step up its efforts to support the UN led process, including through the active engagement of its Special Envoy, Johannes Hahn.

Dear @Svyrydenko_Y, congratulations on your appointment as Ukraine’s Prime Minister. We stand fully behind you as you fight for Ukraine’s survival and work for your country’s recovery and EU future. Thank you, @Denys_Shmyhal. Best wishes for your key new role as Defence Minister.

Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034. It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition. That addresses Europe’s challenges. That strengthens our independence.⁩

A 30% tariff on EU exports would hurt businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue working towards an agreement by August 1. At the same time, we are ready to safeguard EU interests on the basis of proportionate countermeasures.

In a moment of global volatility and unpredictability, the EU needs strength, vision, and the capacity to act. We need everyone to deliver on our common challenges. Together. As external forces seek to destabilize and divide us, it is our duty to respond in line with our values. Thank you, and long live Europe.

We are working closely with the US administration to get an agreement. We are looking for a clear framework from which we can keep building. We stick to our principles. We defend our interests. We continue the work in good faith.

Bulgaria, the euro is coming! On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will become our 21st Eurozone country. This means more than just a new currency – it is a real achievement. The euro will strengthen Bulgaria’s economy and bring big benefits for Bulgarian people and businesses.

Congratulations on your reelection, dear @Paschald. Our continued cooperation is key in delivering on our competitiveness agenda - for the Euro area and for all of our Union.