Following the May Summit, the EU and UK have agreed to move swiftly on UK association to Erasmus+ from 2027 and to start negotiations for the UK's participation in the EU internal electricity market.
➡ Read full statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
EU-UK research collaboration pays off: UK-based researchers top the league table for mid-career scientists, with track records showing great promise.
ℹ️Read more: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
@erc.europa.eu
📢Join the last Live Q&A for EU citizens of 2025
🗓17 December at 5.30pm
📍https://facebook.com/EUinUK/
An immigration lawyer will cover:
✅Developments of the rights and status of EU citizens in 2025
✅Important events coming up in 2026
... and answer your questions live.
📢 Deadline extended!
🗓️The deadline for the EU–UK Think-Tanks Engagement Initiative has been extended!
This is your chance to contribute to stronger hashtag#EUUK relations and promote mutual understanding.
🕒 New deadline: 27 February 2026, 12:00 (Brussels time)
🔗 www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
🎙️ New #LondonCallingEU episode!
In a special collab w/ @euatun.bsky.social EU Youth Delegate to the UN @larswestra.bsky.social speaks with EU Ambassador to UK Pedro Serrano on why youth voices matter in multilateralism + the value of exploring new cultures.
👉Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/0UFm...
Addressing students at the @escp.bsky.social in London, EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano stressed the importance of a rules-based order and the crucial role of a reinforced EU-UK relationship in this critical moment.
We face common challenges and we need to address them together.
EU citizens in the UK, are you looking to apply for your state pension?
In this guide we break down how you apply if you have lived and worked in different EU Member States and the UK👇
See more here: europa.eu/youreurope/c...
Have any questions about your pension?
Last night we welcomed Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya for The future of Belarus in a peaceful Europe event in collab w/ @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social
The 🇪🇺 remains committed to supporting Belarusian democratic forces, to standing w/ all those striving for a sovereign Belarus & a peaceful European future
Are you facing issue accessing your rights?
If you face issues accessing your rights because of your digital status, you should read about how to record a complaint on this website ⬇️
www.gov.uk/evisa/view-e...
If you are having a problem accessing your UKVI account, you should contact the Home Office.
ℹ️You can read more about what to do on the website: bit.ly/4oOcAS1
For everyone with pre-settled or settled status: your immigration status is digital, but do you know how to use it?
From proving your rights to resolving issues, here’s what EU citizen living in the UK should know👇
And don’t forget: always keep your UKVI account up to date.
The EU’s Trade Policy Day is happening tomorrow, 20 November!🌍
A day of discussion and insight on how trade keeps Europe open, competitive and secure.
Follow the live stream and join the conversation🎥 link.europa.eu/6TQ4nk
#EUTrade #TradeDay25
Join our next live session about travel to-and-from the UK!
🗓19 Nov
📍Facebook: fb.me/e/50PHjNh1c
We will cover:
✅Travelling with EUSS and Certificates of Application
✅ETA
✅Travel on ID cards in 2026
✅Updating your UKVI account
➕Live Q&A
📢 Call for Proposals!
The European Commission launches the EU–UK Think-Tanks Engagement initiative to strengthen #EUUKrelations and promote mutual understanding.
🕒 Deadline: 30 Jan 2026, 12:00 (Brussels time)
🔗 Guidelines & details: ec.europa.eu/info/funding...
We just adopted our 19th sanctions package.
It targets Russian banks, crypto exchanges, entities in India and China, among others.
The EU is curbing Russian diplomats’ movements to counter the attempts of destabilisation.
It is increasingly harder for Putin to fund this war.
We are working together to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position and to ramp up the pressure on Russia’s economy and its defence industry, until Putin is ready to make peace.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas is in London today for the first EU-UK foreign and security policy dialogue under our new Security and Defence Partnership.
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#LondonFIMIForum concludes on a note of optimism. Challenges are here to stay but we have a set of tools to fight back. We share an analysis.
We must join forces to act.
More info about our event on countering Foreign Information Manipulation & Interference:
www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
The #LondonFIMIForum will explore:
- New threat actors and their evolving techniques
- Emerging tools and practices
- The intensity and targets of FIMI attacks
- How we can adapt and strengthen our collective response.
- Lessons from Armenia, Moldova and Albania.
Foreign Information Manipulation & Interference (FIMI) has become a growing challenge to democratic societies around the world.
Today at the 5th annual #LondonFIMIforum we discuss how to adapt our responses to the changing global environment.
Follow LIVE here player.castr.com/live_21289f8...
Today, EU Commission Deputy Director General Olivier Onidi represented the EU at the Western Balkans Interior Ministers Meeting, hosted by UK Home Secretary Mahmood under the Berlin Process.
We are working together to tackle irregular migration, organised crime and violence against women & girls.
Last call for applications! Did you know that 🇬🇧 research organisations, companies and museums are eligible for Horizon Europe funding to organise events for the 2026/2027 editions?
The deadline to apply is 22 October. More information 👉 marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/msca...
The EU’s Entry/Exit System enters into force today.
The EES is a new automated border security system which applies to non-EU citizens.
✈️If you travel to a Schengen country for a short stay you'll be required to register your biometric data upon entry/exit.
ℹ️ travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
EEAS Dir. @egiaufreteu.bsky.social & EUSR for Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue participated in the Foreign Ministers meeting of the Berlin Process in Belfast.
They discussed the path towards the regional & 🇪🇺integration of the Western Balkans.
Security & growth are priorities that we Europeans all share.
Your data won’t be registered if you are a UK beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement & hold a valid residence document for your host country.
#TravelToEurope is changing. Are you ready? Plan ahead!
travel-europe.europa.eu
The EU’s Entry/Exit system will gradually enter in force from 12 October.
It applies to short stay travellers from all third countries.
The system will make our borders more secure, which will benefit our partners, including the UK.
The Commission has presented a proposal on the EU steel sector.
Watch the full press conference: rb.gy/xzuvv2
Tonight is #EuropeanResearchersNight !
Did you know that 🇬🇧research organisations, companies & museums are eligible for @horizoneu.bsky.social funding to organise events for the 2026 & 2027 editions?
📅The deadline to apply is 22 October.
ℹ️ marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/msca...
Planning to #TravelToEurope?✈️
A new border management system the Entry/Exit System (EES) will soon make your border crossing easier and more efficient.
The security of EU borders is being enhanced, bringing benefits also to partners such as the UK.
ℹ️https://travel-europe.europa.eu
🗓️Save the date - on Monday the EU Delegation will host a fringe event at #LDConf in Bournemouth, w/ @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social
Ambassador Pedro Serrano joins Malik Azmani and @libdems.org.uk MPs @richardfoordld.bsky.social & @wendychambld.bsky.social to debate security, growth & migration.
