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Happy National Day, Poland! Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji Święta Niepodległości! On 11 November, Poland marks the restoration of its independence in 1918 after 123 years of partition. The flag's white and red colours reflect its history and identity. 👇 link.europa.eu/4fyFFk

The European flags in front of our building are flying at half-mast as a sign of solidarity following the tragic traffic accident in Bulgaria. Our thoughts are with the victims, the injured, their families and the people of Bulgaria.

#EUBudget2027 Council and @europarl.europa.eu have reached an agreement on the budget for next year.🤝 Check out our infographic for all the details ➡️ link.europa.eu/hTvqKg

The EU has trained 100 000 Ukrainian soldiers through its military assistance mission. This is a major achievement, reflecting the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's war of aggression. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 We stand with Ukraine. More info 🔗 link.europa.eu/WkPWdT

The Council has extended the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) until 15 November 2028. The mission contributes to enhancing the military capabilities of Ukraine's armed forces. More information on EUMAM Ukraine ➡️ link.europa.eu/WkPWdT

Euro area finance ministers met today to discuss: 📊 macroeconomic and fiscal developments 💶 digital euro 🏦 banking union 🛡️ defence financing with @SecGenNATO 🏛️ candidacies for ECB President and Executive Board vacancies More on the #Eurogroup meeting ➡️ link.europa.eu/WkFJCp

The European flags in front of our building are flying at half-mast as a sign of solidarity following the tragic shooting in Kraków, Poland. Our thoughts are with the victims, those injured, their families, the brave first responders and the people of Poland.

🇪🇺-🇲🇪 Further progress for Montenegro on its path to EU membership. At their 30th accession conference, the EU and Montenegro provisionally closed negotiations on two chapters, covering: 🔹free movement of goods 🔹food safety See our website for more ➡️ link.europa.eu/K6pWFM

The EU is taking targeted and temporary measures to ease energy pressure in the current geopolitical context, as highlighted in the #EUCO conclusions of 15-16 October ⚡ 🔗 link.europa.eu/R6Tyqt

The partnership between the EU and Latin-America is based on our values and interests, one that strengthens our autonomy, our resilience, and our capacity to act with a stronger voice in the world.

Strong trade ties across the Atlantic 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Since the EU-Canada trade agreement (CETA) started applying provisionally in 2017: 📦 most customs duties have been removed 💶 trade has exceeded €130 billion (📈+80% since 2016) More facts & figures on ➡️

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has been protecting the EU budget for 5 years, investigating and prosecuting crimes such as fraud, corruption and cross-border VAT fraud. On 1 November, Andrés Ritter took office as the new European Chief Prosecutor. More info 👇 link.europa.eu/XR69wG

Ukraine is home to some of the world's largest known mineral resources. These resources could play a vital role in the EU's digital and green transitions while also enhancing Europe's strategic autonomy and industrial resilience. More ➡️ link.europa.eu/cp6hdM

Today EU ministers discussed measures to bring down electricity prices, strengthen energy resilience and address short‑term supply ahead of winter ❄️⚡ Read more 👉 link.europa.eu/by4nVG

🇪🇺-🇨🇦 The 21st #EUCanada summit takes place in Montreal on 29–30 October. The EU and Canada are expected to launch an alliance for the future to deepen their strategic partnership and strengthen cooperation amid geopolitical and economic change. See our website for more info 🔗 link.europa.eu/HmDYNR

Find more info on the process for appointment to the ECB executive board here 🔗 link.europa.eu/QRVvbf

The European flags in front of our building are flying at half-mast as a sign of solidarity following the tragic train collision in Toledo, Spain. Our thoughts are with the victims, the injured, their families and the people of Spain.

Join the biggest EU foresight conference online and debate the future of European security to 2040. 🗓️ 3 November (9h00-17h30) 📋 Programme & foresight papers 🎥 Webstreaming ➡️ espas.eu/conference20... Co-hosted by @europarl.europa.eu & @ec.europa.eu #ESPASEurope2040

Happy National Day, Czechia! 🇨🇿 Všechno nejlepší ke státnímu svátku! On 28 October, Czechia marks its national day, celebrating the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918. The 🇨🇿 flag's white, red and blue reflect the country's history and identity.👇 link.europa.eu/tQRYNk

How much fish can the Baltic Sea catch each year? For 2027, the Council has agreed on catch limits for key fish stocks to help stocks recover, protect the marine environment, and support the long-term future of fishing communities and the sector. Find out more: 🔗 link.europa.eu/PVxYKY

How much fish can the Baltic Sea catch each year? For 2027, the Council has agreed on catch limits for key fish stocks to help stocks recover, protect the marine environment, and support the long-term future of fishing communities and the sector. Find out more: 🔗 link.europa.eu/PVxYKY

A future #CAP designed to work better for farmers 🚜. The Council's position proposes: 🚜 better targeted support 👩‍🌾 opportunities for young farmers 🌿 sustainable farming 🛡️ tools to manage risks and crises Find out more 🔗 link.europa.eu/VR9wNq

The Council has adopted a set of decisions mobilising funds for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility (EPF). This bring the EU's overall EPF support for Ukraine to €10.8 billion. Find out more about EU military support for Ukraine: link.europa.eu/DNkCxH

The Council has extended the EU autonomous sanctions against ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda until 31 October 2027. Find out more about EU sanctions against individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts ➡️ link.europa.eu/cBvwNr

Happy National Day, Austria! 🇦🇹 Alles Gute zum Nationalfeiertag! On 26 October, Austria celebrates its national day, marking its declaration of permanent neutrality in 1955. The 🇦🇹 flag's red and white colours reflect the country's history and identity. link.europa.eu/cq39kv

🇺🇳 On United Nations Day, we celebrate the UN and its unique role at the heart of multilateral cooperation. The EU is committed to upholding a multilateral system that shapes global relations for the benefit of all. Read more on EU-UN relations ➡️ link.europa.eu/vt4jKh

The Council has agreed its position on EU Inc., a new company law regime to help startups & scaleups do business across the EU. Companies will be able to register online in less than 48 hours for a maximum of €100 and operate across the single market. Read our press release 🔗 link.europa.eu/YvgkXv

The EU and its member states work together to prevent, counter and respond to hybrid threats and campaigns affecting Europe and its citizens. Find out more about hybrid threats ➡️ link.europa.eu/8WXyKT

More financing for European businesses and strategic projects. The Council and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on new rules to simplify the EU's securitisation market and boost lending to households and businesses. More info 🔗 link.europa.eu/8mb3bj

🇪🇺 Less red tape, simpler EU rules. The Council has agreed its positions on two simplification packages: 💻 Digital rules: data protection, privacy and cybersecurity 📦 Environmental rules: packaging requirements for small producers See our website for more info: 🔗 link.europa.eu/74nNTd