Hungary and Slovakia propose to the EU Commission an inspection of the Druzhba pipeline in Ukraine
https://www.europesays.com/2815036/
Brussels – Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán, Prime Ministers of Slovakia and Hungary, are digging in their heels…
The developments in Iran are greatly concerning. We remain in close contact with our partners in the region.
We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability.
European Union and United Kingdom flags side by side with the text “EU-UK Agreement on competition matters” and the European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.
Today, we have singed the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement.
It aims to ensure smooth interactions between the EU and UK on competition matters, and maintain fair and competitive markets to the benefit of consumers, businesses and innovation.
link.europa.eu/Hv7Xpb
Supreme Court rules that Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal https://cnn.it/3MUK2Zs
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear colleague and friend, Dr Peter Duncan. Professor Simon Dixon pays tribute to him here: www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
EP TODAY
Boosting European defence
From 10, MEPs & Commissioner Kubilius will discuss ways to strengthen European defence given the increasingly volatile international environment.
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STARTING soon - Commission statement: building a stronger European defence in light of an increasingly volatile international environment
WATCH - link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
This is an important paper on social class barriers among faculty in academia.
First-generation college grads earn less and are placed at lower prestige institutions despite being just as productive as other faculty.
Faculty from upper class backgrounds are overplaced for their research records.
Tory Legacy
14.2m Britons live in poverty, highest in 30 yrs.
6.8m in "very deep poverty".
34% of universal credit claimants are in work. No curbs on profiteering.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Updated EU Security & Defence Partnership tracker, to include yesterday's India deal
PDF: bit.ly/UshGraphic142
Synoptic datasheet: bit.ly/EUSDPs
@ukandeu.bsky.social @nvondarza.bsky.social @stevepeers.bsky.social
A chart showing the estimates of trust in Mr Trump among the supporters of Slovakia's parties in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Trust in Mr Trump has dropped among the supporters of Slovakia's parties Smer (soc-nat), Republika (far-right), and SNS (far-right). In all 3 cases, it went from >60% in 2025 to <20%, converging with the center-right opposition's supporters.
Ipsos estimates for @dennikn.bsky.social
EU and India 🇮🇳 agree free trade agreement
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Today, the world’s two largest democracies launched a Security and Defence Partnership.
A platform for stronger cooperation on the strategic issues that matter most
- from defence industry to maritime security.
This is what trusted partners do.
link.europa.eu/V94YWr
Europe and India are making history today.
We have concluded the mother of all deals.
We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.
This is only the beginning.
We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.
Long live India.
Long live the friendship between Europe and India.
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This moment of global change is fraught with dangers.
And Europe must be ready to change even faster.
To become more independent. For its own future.
The new framework will:
➡️Strengthen EU cyber-resilience;
➡️Protect critical and vulnerable systems;
➡️Align EU action with evolving threats;
➡️Build faster and more coordinated protection across Europe. (2/2)
All you need about it is here 👇
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 77,000 signatures! Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
🚨🚨In light of recent events, it is worth to recap that the #tradebazooka, aka as the #Anti-Coercion instrument now is more serious on the table as the EU is considering its response to #Trump's insane Greenland plans. 🧵 policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/enforcement-...
European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jan 2026 Today, the Commission positively assessed Slovakias sixth payment request for €591 million under the Rec...
Source: European Commission
#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#NextGenerationEU
Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic.
Europe is sending a strong signal.
We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.
What will shape the EU in 2026? @ep-eprs.bsky.social of @europarl.europa.eu identifies 10 defining issues, from Ukraine’s EU path and defence readiness to AI reshaping the web, budgetary governance, migration, and climate action. Don't miss the roundtable about it on 14 January, also online!
Felicitaciones and felicitações, Spain and Portugal.
For 40 years, you’ve been part of our Union.
Four decades of sharing your exceptional culture and innovative spirit with us.
Four decades of your countries growing stronger inside the EU.
Congratulations!
Governments today face complex challenges, from aging populations to digital & green transitions.
Latest OECD data highlights how governments can build trust, improve efficiency & support prosperity in this changing policy landscape.
🔗 oe.cd/gov-data-2025 #GOVdata
Info days and brokerage event on EU missions
Are you working on projects that focus on cancer research, climate-neutral and smart cities, ocean and waters or soils.
Join the EU Missions online info days.
Discover the new topics in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/2027 and the upcoming funding: link.europa.eu/DQrQfP
#SciComm 🧪
It's time for #UACES2026 proposals!
Delighted to be leading on the L&T track, so do come with your ideas for papers, panels, workshops, interactive sessions for Prague
www.uaces.org/prague
A graphic with a large white number '1' and the text 'year' above 'von der Leyen II Commission' on a blue background with orange trim. The European Commission logo is in the top left corner.
Europe is working to turn its ambition into reality.
In last year, we’ve been working for a stronger, greener, and more competitive Europe. ↓
