Big news as EU agrees historic Customs Union reform!
The CU is a major success story of European integration - now it will be given a much-needed update.
Find out all you need to know in our Q&A
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Arrival in Kyiv 24/02. EU delegation is here to deliver a message of hope and defiance on this grim occasion.
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European Commission statement on the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Businesses on both sides of the Atlantic depend on stability and predictability in the trading relationship. We therefore continue to advocate for low tariffs and to work towards reducing them.
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We take note of the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and are analysing it carefully.
We remain in close contact with the U.S. Administration as we seek clarity on the steps they intend to take in response to this ruling.
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Questions & Answers on EU-Mercosur agreement:
What are its main achievements?
Economic impact?
How will it benefit EU agri-food sector?
How will it protect sensitive EU agricultural products?
How will it protect EU standards?
And much more👇
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The Commission has taken an important step to protect the EU’s ferroalloy industry by imposing definitive safeguard measures on imports of certain ferroalloys into the European Union.
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The 19th package of EU sanctions increases the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, the military-industrial base, special economic zones, as well as enablers and profiteers of its war of aggression.
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The EU Commission has published guidance for operators relating to refined products obtained from Russian crude oil 👇
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INDONESIA DEAL TO OPEN NEW EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EU FARMERS
The EU-Indonesia Agreement will open unprecedented access to Indonesia for EU farmers & food producers.
The deal will unlock new opportunities for a range of agri-food exports.
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When I was 23 the editor of my local paper took a chance on me & gave me my 1st paid writing job.
20 years later (!) the same paper did a piece on my new job & it felt like things coming full circle.
One doesn’t happen without the other. 🙏
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Tomorrow is #SOTEU Day 2025.
A big moment in the European Union calendar, relevant to the life of every EU citizen.
Don’t miss it 🇪🇺
Updated Q&A on EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement 👇
This explains:
✅All new accompanying measures
✅Latest statistics
✅Next steps
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Presidential press point ahead of EU-US trade talks.
The transatlantic partnership deserves a negotiated solution, meaningful for both sides.
Any final outcome must thus work for businesses on both sides - this is what the EU Commission continues to pursue.
Concerted, genuine efforts on both sides can get us across the finish line.
The EU Commission welcomes the adoption of the 18th Russia sanctions package.
This package aims to further ramp up pressure on Russia and support the EU's goal of achieving a just and lasting peace for #Ukraine .
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If no mutually acceptable solution is found, both existing & additional EU measures will automatically take effect on 14 July—or earlier, if circumstances require.
The Commission has been clear about its readiness to act in defence of EU interests—protecting our workers, consumers & industry.
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In the event that our negotiations do not lead to a balanced outcome, the EU is prepared to impose countermeasures, including in response to this latest tariff increase.
The Commission is currently finalising consultations for an expanded list of countermeasures.
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The EU paused its countermeasures on April 14 to create space for continued negotiations.
And presidents von der Leyen & Trump agreed to accelerate talks.
This is happening:
EU technical teams are in Washington, and in-person political meetings will take place later this week in Paris.
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The EU strongly regrets the US's announced increase of steel & aluminium tariffs from 25% to 50%.
This decision adds further uncertainty to the global economy and increases costs for EU & US consumers & businesses.
It also undermines our ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated solution.
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Buddhist philosophy teaches us that the past is gone and the future is yet to come, so the only reality is the present moment. 🧘
🚨Leaders’ Summit Announces New Chapter in EU-UK Relations🚨
Following conclusion of political talks, both sides present:
➡️A Joint Statement
➡️A Common Understanding
➡️A Security & Defence Partnership
Find out more in this Q&A document 👇
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The EU welcomes US & China announcing a roll-back on imposing tariffs for 90 days.
The EU has consistently stated its opposition to such tariffs, and we welcome any step that supports stability & predictability for global trade/investment, provided global rules are respected.
The Tribunal found that the UK prohibition on sandeel fishing in English waters breached the obligation to grant EU vessels full access to those waters.
The UK is required to comply with the final ruling and shall inform the EU within 30 days of the measures it will take.
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The EU Commission welcomes today's #sandeel ruling by the Arbitration Tribunal (established under the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement).
The ruling agreed with the EU’s interpretation of several key issues.
Details👇
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Big shout out to the @ucc.ie students visiting the EU Commission Press Room today!
As a proud UCC Alumnus myself, it's very heartening to see young Irish people learning more about the EU institutions and I hope many will consider future careers therein.
EUROPE NEEDS YOU!
@olofgill.bsky.social on the European Commission's approach to US Trade agreements and avoiding a "lose-lose situation".
You can catch up on this week's broadcast of The Week in Politics this evening at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News Channel and 23:45 on @rteone.rte.ie
#TWIP #RTÉPolitics #Trump
I asked our in-house AI to jazz up a Europe Day 2025 press release...and got a 1980s travel brochure🙄:
But wait, there’s more! In a world that's a bit all over the place right now, Europe is your rock—championing opportunities, security & all those core values we care about.
EU-US trade is worth 1.6 trillion euro/year, delivering fantastic results for both sides:
✅€5.3 trillion in mutual investment
✅3.4 million US workers are employed thanks to EU investment
✅EU = reliable source of critical supplies
✅EU = largest buyer of US natural gas & oil
