💻🌍 Europe’s high-tech trade is growing fast. In 2025, the EU exported €566.5bn and imported €534.1bn — a €32.4bn surplus. Key partners: 🇨🇳 China — €150.4bn of EU imports 🇺🇸 USA — €195.1bn of EU exports 🇨🇭 Switzerland — €32.6bn of imports 🇬🇧 UK — €52.5bn of EU exports Europe is strong in high-tech. But the strategic question remains: Who controls the technologies Europe cannot afford to lose access to? #eudebates #HighTech #EUTrade #Technology #China #USA

📈🇪🇺 Inflation is climbing again across Europe. In September 2026, annual inflation rose to 3.8% in both the EU and the euro area, up from 3.2% in August. And the gap between countries is striking: 🇷🇴 Romania — 6.5% 🇱🇹 Lithuania — 6.1% 🇧🇬 Bulgaria — 5.6% 🇨🇾 Cyprus — 5.2% 🇱🇺 Luxembourg — 5.2% 🇬🇷 Greece — 5.1% 🇪🇸 Spain — 5.0% 🇧🇪 Belgium — 4.5% 🇭🇷 Croatia — 4.3% 🇮🇹 Italy — 4.2% 🇵🇱 Poland — 4.0% At the other end: 🇸🇪 Sweden — 1.0% 🇭🇺 Hungary — 2.1% 🇩🇰 Denmark — 2.1% 🇨🇿 Czechia — 2.2% 🇲🇹 Malta — 2.4% The biggest pressure is coming from energy, which was the largest contributor to euro-area inflation in September. Prices are rising again — but not equally across Europe. That means the cost-of-living debate is far from over. #eudebates #Inflation #CostOfLiving #Eurostat #Economy

⚡🇪🇺 How fossil-free is Europe’s electricity? In the first half of 2026, around 72% of EU electricity came from renewables and nuclear combined. Leading the way: 🇸🇪 Sweden — 98.6% 🇫🇷 France — 95.9% 🇫🇮 Finland — 94.5% 🇱🇺 Luxembourg — 92.3% 🇩🇰 Denmark — 92.3% 🇸🇰 Slovakia — 86% 🇭🇷 Croatia — 83.9% 🇱🇹 Lithuania — 83.2% 🇵🇹 Portugal — 83.2% 🇬🇷 Greece stands at 53.2%. The energy transition is moving but Europe is still travelling at very different speeds. #eudebates #CleanEnergy #Renewables #NuclearEnergy #EnergyTransition

Every Euro Must Count! AI, Less Bureaucracy and Faster EU Decisions! European Commission President @vonderleyen outlines three priorities for modernising the European Commission, calling for faster decision-making, more efficient use of public money and greater investment in artificial intelligence. A faster, smarter and more efficient European Commission Her three priorities form part of the wider Large-Scale Review, which aims to modernise the institution's organisation, operations and working culture. For Von der Leyen, the goal is to create an administration that works more effectively for European citizens and businesses. - Can artificial intelligence, simpler procedures and smarter spending transform the European Commission while ensuring that every euro delivers real value? #VonDerLeyen #ArtificialIntelligence #EuropeanCommission #EUReform #eudebates

2,000 Ideas to Transform the EU! European Commission President @vonderleyen outlines the progress of the Commission's Large-Scale Review, revealing that thousands of European civil servants have contributed ideas to modernise the institution. Speaking during the handover of the independent report prepared by the High-Level Reflection Group on the Future of the Commission's Civil Service, von der Leyen explains how the reform process is moving from internal consultations towards external recommendations and final proposals. The review is intended to help Europe's executive institution adapt to growing responsibilities, technological change and demands for more efficient public administration. - Can 2,000 staff ideas and independent reform recommendations help create a faster, simpler and more effective European Commission? #VonDerLeyen #EuropeanCommission #EUReform #EUCivilService #eudebates

Major EU Commission Reform — AI, Less Bureaucracy and New Leadership Plans! The European Commission takes a significant step towards modernising its administration as President @vonderleyen and Commissioner @Piotr_Serafin receive the independent report on the future of the Commission's Civil Service from Catherine Day, Chair of the High-Level Group. The handover marks an important stage in the debate over the future of EU public administration, institutional efficiency, digital transformation and European governance. - Can these nine recommendations help transform the European Commission into a more agile, innovative and efficient institution? #VonDerLeyen #PiotrSerafin #CatherineDay #EUReform #eudebates

9 Major Reforms for the EU Commission - AI, Less Bureaucracy and Stronger Leadership! Catherine Day, Chair of the High-Level Group on the Future of the Commission's Civil Service, presents nine recommendations for modernising the European Commission, including artificial intelligence, stronger central leadership, simpler procedures and a fundamental change in how EU departments work together. For Catherine Day, the objective is to create a European Commission capable of continuously evolving while delivering better results for citizens, businesses and member states. - Can artificial intelligence, stronger leadership and a less bureaucratic working culture transform the European Commission into a faster and more effective institution? #CatherineDay #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EUReform #eudebates

Europe's Commission Must Change! Major Reform of EU Jobs, Rules and Technology! Speaking alongside European Commission President @vonderleyen and Catherine Day, Chair of the High-Level Group on the Future of the Commission's Civil Service, @Piotr_Serafin describes the report as another important milestone in the effort to improve how Europe's executive institution operates. The independent review, prepared by Catherine Day and eight other external experts, brings experience from national and international public administrations to the European Commission's reform process. The objective is to create a European public administration that can respond effectively to new challenges while making better use of its resources. - Will the European Commission introduce major changes to career progression, management, technology and internal procedures as part of its institutional reform? #PiotrSerafin #EUReform #PublicAdministration #eudebates

Faster, Simpler, More Focused! Major Reform of the EU Commission! European Commission President @vonderleyen outlines the objectives behind a large-scale review of the European Commission's organisation and operations, stressing that Europe's executive institution must lead by example. Speaking at the handover of an independent report prepared by the High-Level Reflection Group on the Future of the Commission's Civil Service, von der Leyen explains why she tasked Commissioner Piotr Serafin with examining how the institution can modernise its working methods. Her remarks underline the importance of combining practical experience, independent expertise and institutional reform. - Can the European Commission become faster, simpler and more effective by learning from its own staff and other public organisations? #VonDerLeyen #EuropeanCommission #EUReform #EuropeanUnion #eudebates

The World Gives Us Little Time to Adapt! Ursula von der Leyen's Warning to Europe. European Commission President @vonderleyen delivers a warning about the growing challenges facing Europe, calling for faster political decisions and a more effective European administration. Speaking during the handover of the independent report on the European Commission's Large-Scale Review, von der Leyen argues that the European Union must adapt to an increasingly complex and unpredictable international environment. The message is that Europe must combine political leadership with the administrative capacity to act quickly and effectively. - Can the European Union adapt fast enough to meet the growing security, economic and societal challenges of a rapidly changing world? #VonDerLeyen #EuropeanUnion #EUReform #EuropeanCommission #eudebates

Ukraine Agreed. Russia Refused! Speaking as the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, @kajakallas outlines three proposals that Ukraine has already accepted, according to her account. Kallas's central argument is that Europe must maintain a firm negotiating position while continuing to pursue an agreement capable of ending the war. If Ukraine has accepted multiple ceasefire proposals, what additional diplomatic pressure could bring Russia to the negotiating table? #KajaKallas #UkraineCeasefire #Putin #BlackSea #eudebates

Sanctions Have Cost Russia €1 TRILLION! @kajakallas Rejects Nuclear Blackmail from Putin! Speaking about Europe's response to Russia's war against Ukraine, Kallas argues that economic pressure is having a significant impact on Moscow's ability to finance its military operations. She warns that surrendering to nuclear threats would create a dangerous precedent for international security. The speech also raises a broader question about the future of international security: what happens if nuclear threats become an effective means of extracting concessions from other countries? #KajaKallas #Putin #RussiaSanctions #NuclearThreats #eudebates

Russia Has Attacked Some Countries Three or Four Times! Speaking about the future of Ukraine and the prospects for peace negotiations, @kajakallas argues that ending the current fighting is not enough if Russia retains the ability to launch another attack. "We have seen ceasefires before." Her message is that the objective of diplomacy should not simply be another ceasefire, but a peace that lasts. - Can a ceasefire bring lasting peace to Ukraine without credible guarantees against future Russian aggression? #KajaKallas #Putin #UkrainePeace #RussiaUkraineWar #eudebates

Europe Must Have a Seat at the Table in Ukraine Peace Talks! Speaking about ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine, @kajakallas insists that the European Union must participate directly in negotiations that could determine the continent's security. The intervention raises fundamental questions about the future of transatlantic relations and the role of the European Union in securing a peace agreement that protects Ukraine's sovereignty. - Should Europe have a direct seat at the negotiating table, and has European support prevented Ukraine from being pressured into accepting Russia's terms? #KajaKallas #DonaldTrump #UkrainePeace #Putin #eudebates

🇭🇺🇷🇸 @magyarpeterMP serves up ćevapi as Serbia votes! 🍽️ While Serbia faced a crucial parliamentary election, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar shared a rather unexpected political message: a photo of his Balkan meal! Recalling childhood visits to a Serbian restaurant, Magyar praised both Serbian and Sarajevo-style ćevapi. He also mentioned recent talks with Balkan leaders but avoided endorsing any Serbian political party. A little Balkan diplomacy, served with ćevapi! Politics aside, who makes the best ćevapi — Serbia or Sarajevo? 🇷🇸🇧🇦 #eudebates #PeterMagyar #Hungary #Serbia #SerbianElections

Europe Must Be at the Negotiating Table! Kallas Challenges Trump and Putin. EU foreign policy chief @kajakallas delivers a striking response to criticism of Europe's Ukraine peace strategy during the European Parliament debate on October 20, 2026. Her intervention highlights three major issues: Europe's role in peace negotiations, American pressure on Ukraine and the conditions under which sanctions against Russia might eventually be lifted. Kallas's central argument is that Europe must approach negotiations with its own demands, protect Ukraine's ability to negotiate and work towards a settlement that provides lasting security. #KajaKallas #DonaldTrump #Putin #UkrainePeace #eudebates

Stop Saying Europe Doesn't Want Peace! EU foreign policy chief @kajakallas delivers a direct response to Members of the European Parliament who accuse the European Union of lacking a peace strategy or failing to pursue an end to Russia's war against Ukraine. Kallas maintains that both Ukraine and Europe want peace, while placing responsibility for the absence of an agreement on Moscow. - Can Europe secure a lasting peace in Ukraine while maintaining pressure on Russia and defending Ukraine's sovereignty? #KajaKallas #UkrainePeace #Putin #RussiaUkraineWar #eudebates

Kallas Warns Russia Is Weaponising Food Security Through Black Sea Attacks! EU foreign policy chief @kajakallas warns that Russian actions in the Black Sea are threatening international food supplies, particularly grain and barley exports from Ukraine to African countries. The central message is that protecting food security requires both safer maritime routes and more resilient supply chains. - Can African countries and the European Union work together to secure Black Sea grain exports and protect vulnerable food supply chains? #KajaKallas #FoodSecurity #BlackSea #Africa #eudebates