Cristina Dumitrescu @chrisfreckless

Our defence industry needs predictability and long-term contracts. That’s what SAFE is for. I’m confident that the first projects will be financed end of this year or beginning of the next ↓

Dear @NicusorDanRO, thank you for welcoming me to the military port and airbase of Constanța. Romania helps keep Europe safe in the airs and waters of the Black Sea. More than ever, your country is a key asset for Europe’s security.

On 12 October 2025, @EU_Commission will launch the Entry/Exit System. #EES will gradually record entries and exits of non-EU nationals in 29 European countries, capturing fingerprints, facial images & travel data. It will be fully operational in 6 months. Read more ↓

🌟 Passionate about #migrationEU and history? We've handpicked a selection of museums our colleagues have loved 🏛️ Got any local recommendations to add? We're all ears! Share your favorites with us 👀

This week we are celebrating Erasmus! Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow, across Europe and beyond. From students to lifelong learners, and teachers, it brings people together, enriches communities, and changes lives.

From investments alone, the estimated total impact of the RRF by 2030 is: 🔹 €891.7 bn in total 🔹 €546.2 bn in direct effects 🔹 €345.5 bn in spillover effects ⭐ Assuming full implementation of all 27 national plans as of January 2025

€650 bn in reforms and investments for all the EU to benefit. Since 2021, the Recovery and Resilience Facility has been powering Europe’s transformation. With a long-term plan for a smarter, more sustainable, and resilient Europe, the impact is here to see ↓

🆕 Today we propose to extend Temporary Protection until 2027 for those fleeing the war in Ukraine. A predictable and common European way forward for Ukrainians in the EU We #StandWithUkraine for its recovery and long-term development ↓

🆕 Call for proposals! 🔎 @EU_Commission provides EUR 34 million to fund projects aiming at migrants' integration in areas like healthcare access, accessible education, digital literacy, and the protection of children. Find out more and apply by 16 September ↓ #migrationEU

Labour mobility drives opportunity across Europe. The Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility shows that in 2024: 📈 3.8% of EU working age population are movers 👥 10.1 million EU citizens work abroad 🔄 1.83 million cross-border workers More info ↓

The EU is China's top trading partner while #China is the EU's second biggest trading partner (after the US). Together, they represent over a 3rd of the: ➡️ global trade ➡️ global GDP More facts and figures 👇

The EU and the #UnitedStates have the most extensive bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world. In 2023: 👉 transatlantic trade in goods and services amounted to €1.6 trillion 👉 the EU was the US top trading partner for both imports and exports of goods More ⤵️

The #ProtectEU Internal Security Strategy addresses evolving security threats and sets out goals and actions for the coming years to ensure a safer and more secure Union ↓ #SecurityEU

The EU keeps working to guarantee security for all Europeans. Our new ProtectEU strategy aims to tackle organised crime, terrorism, and hybrid threats by better anticipating, preventing, and addressing them ↓

30 years of hassle-free travelling in Europe. Today marks 30 years since the implementation of the Schengen Agreement. Starting with 7 countries in 1995, the Schengen area now covers more than 450 million people and over 4 million square kilometres.

Celebrating 30 years of Schengen. On this day in 1995, the Schengen area became reality! Borders disappeared between 7 countries, marking a new era of freedom and unity in Europe. Today 25 EU & 4 non-EU are part of the Schengen family. A milestone in European integration!👇

Young people are the future of Europe—so they should help shape it. Our latest Eurobarometer and Youth Report highlight young people's views and progress made under the EU Youth Strategy. We are committed to ensuring young people's voices remain central to EU policymaking ↓

We're stepping up to keep Europe ready for any crisis. Our Preparedness Union Strategy will: 🏢Launch a EU Crisis Hub 🤝Strengthen civil-military cooperation 📦Stockpile critical equipment to prevent shortages 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Empower citizens to be crisis-ready More: europa.eu/!y9Xx8p

Strengthening our preparedness is a matter of urgency. Today, we’ve launched the Preparedness Union strategy to help Europe anticipate, prevent, and respond to crises. From cybersecurity threats to natural disasters, we must be ready. ↓

At #GAC, EU 🇪🇺 affairs ministers approved: 📍a joint declaration on legislative priorities for 2025 📍joint conclusions on policy objectives and priorities for 2025-2029 They also prepared the March #EUCO and discussed EU-UK relations. More info ➡️ europa.eu/!yYTGTJ