Senior expert - Citizens Communication, European Commission
Brussels, Belgium
Joined October 2010
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Questions about the #EuropeanUnion? Just geht in touch with the EU’s contact centre in 24 official EU languages, Ukrainian or Russian. #EuropeDay #StandwithUkraine #EUGreenDeal #DiscoverEU #ErasmusPlus #DigitalEU #HorizonEurope #EuropeanElections
ℹ️ The Europe Direct Contact Centre offers a free ☎️ and 📧 service which citizens can use from anywhere in the 🇪🇺 to find answers to questions about the #EU, or about very practical issues related to, for instance, education 👩🏫👩🎓 and mobility ✈️🚃
📽️ europa.eu/!RX7hqr
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Democracy.
It’s about giving people the power to shape the society they want to live in.
Tomorrow, on Democracy Day, the @EU_Commission launches the “Shape our Democracy” campaign.
To invite people to share their ideas.
And to make our democracy stronger and more resilient, together.
link.europa.eu/gghTvC
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Your digital future is made in Europe. 🇪🇺
We are building a stronger European tech ecosystem, reducing reliance on critical technologies from outside the EU.
Our new Technological Sovereignty plan will help to change that ↓
ALT A split-screen graphic. The left half is white with the text "Other tech". The right half is blue with a pattern of small stars, the text "EU Tech", and a European Commission’s logo in the bottom corner. In the centre, a flat-style illustration of a man pushes against the vertical dividing line, moving it towards the left.
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From Berlin to Barcelona by train.
Today cross-country journeys mean several bookings and risks if you miss a connection.
Let's change that.
With one ticket and full passenger rights all along your journey.
That‘s our new passenger package.
link.europa.eu/HGxmpv
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🇪🇺🎉Did you miss Europe Day on 9 May?
Catch up on photos and videos of Europe Day celebrations in Brussels and beyond on our #AVPortal👇
📸link.europa.eu/6GGgwP
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🇪🇺 To mark Europe Day 2026, @DeuBaPark is lit up in the colours of the European Union.
Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt and their stadium embody European unity, which we are celebrating today, more than almost any other city.
#EuropeDay @EU_Commission
🇪🇺 Anlässlich des Europatags 2026 leuchtet der @DeuBaPark in den Farben der Europäischen Union.
Sowohl Frankfurt als auch die Eintracht und ihr Stadion stehen wie kaum eine andere Stadt für den europäischen Zusammenhalt, der heute gefeiert wird.
#EuropeDay @EU_Commission
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🇪🇺 Anlässlich des Europatags 2026 leuchtet der @DeuBaPark in den Farben der Europäischen Union.
Sowohl Frankfurt als auch die Eintracht und ihr Stadion stehen wie kaum eine andere Stadt für den europäischen Zusammenhalt, der heute gefeiert wird.
#EuropeDay @EU_Commission
Großartig! Wichtiges Zeichen für ein starkes Europa von den @EintrachtFrauen aus dem Herzen von Europa. 🇪🇺🦅👏@GlennMicallef @EU_Commission @EUKommission
Eintracht Frankfurt setzt am heutigen Europatag ein Zeichen für ein starkes Europa🇪🇺
Unsere Kapitänin Laura Freigang führt die Mannschaft mit der EU-Flagge auf der Kapitänsbinde aufs Feld✨
#SGE #EintrachtFrauen #FCBSGE
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Who remembers this at #ELCLÁSICO last year? 👀
European flags. Sport stages across the continent. #EuropeDay.
This weekend... keep your eyes on the games!
📸Spot our 🇪🇺? Tag me. I'll repost.
@EuSport #9May
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Join us on this year's 🇪🇺 #EuropeDay to discover who is behind the @EU_Commission's images and videos in our Audiovisual Studios!🎥
Come visit us this!
⏰Saturday, 9th May, from 10am
📍European Commission headquarters (Berlaymont) in Brussels🇧🇪
On 9 May, the EU Institutions will be open to the public. 🇪🇺
This year’s #EuropeDay emphasises European independence and the protection of democracy.
It also marks four decades of celebrating Europe Day and public use of the EU flag.
Plan your visit: europe-day.europa.eu/index_e…
ALT Black and white historical photo of a Robert Schuman signing a declaration with several people gathered around him. The image is overlaid with the European Union flag, yellow stars forming a circle around the photo, and text that reads 'Europe Day 2026.' Additional text states 'Visit European institutions 9 May 10:00–18:00'
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On 9 May, the EU Institutions will be open to the public. 🇪🇺
This year’s #EuropeDay emphasises European independence and the protection of democracy.
It also marks four decades of celebrating Europe Day and public use of the EU flag.
Plan your visit: europe-day.europa.eu/index_e…
ALT Black and white historical photo of a Robert Schuman signing a declaration with several people gathered around him. The image is overlaid with the European Union flag, yellow stars forming a circle around the photo, and text that reads 'Europe Day 2026.' Additional text states 'Visit European institutions 9 May 10:00–18:00'
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In Frankfurt am Main @Stadt_FFM feiern wir mit euch und:
🎸vielfältigem Bühnenprogramm,
🥘kulinarischen Spezialitäten aus mehreren Regionen Europas,
🎤einem Debattenpavillon, u.a. mit #LassReden und @EUinDE,
🧒Spielangeboten für Kinder,
❓EU-Quiz mit Preisen am @Europarl_DE-Stand
🤖 Made with AI
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Our flag shone brightly on the Arco della Pace at the Opening Ceremony of the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympic Winter Games.
A symbol of peace and prosperity, a journey defined by cooperation and unshakable solidarity.
Let’s go EU athletes!
©️ Jamie Squire / Getty Images
ALT At night, a large neoclassical triumphal arch is illuminated in blue light against a black sky. A projection of glowing yellow stars forms a circular pattern across the front of the arch. Sculptures are visible on top of the structure, and a crowd of people stands below, many holding up phones to photograph the light display.
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🇪🇺🤔 Is the EU a Censoring Regime? Recent Reports say No:
After the @EU_Commission fined Musk's platform €120M for breaching transparency rules under the DSA, Musk and various USA politicians have slammed the EU, accusing it of suppressing free speech. Musk even called for the EU to be abolished over it. 💥
But what does the 2025 World Press Freedom Index say?
The WPFE shows that the top 15 countries in the world for press freedom are all in Europe, with 12 of them being EU member states. The other 3 are closely linked to the EU through EEA and EFTA. 🌍
So, is the EU really undermining free speech, or are they just holding tech giants accountable for transparency? 🤔
What’s your take? Let us know in the comments! 💬
#EU #PressFreedom #ElonMusk #FreeSpeech #DigitalServicesAct #TechTransparency #DSA
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Today, we fined X for non-compliance with transparency obligations under the DSA.
We're holding X accountable for:
🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’
🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository
🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers
↓
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On this day, 36 years ago, the #VelvetRevolution began.
The Velvet Revolution marked a pivotal moment in European history, showcasing the power of peaceful protest.
Find photo reportage in EU's largest Archive, on the #ECAVPortal audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/…
On this day, 36 years ago, the #VelvetRevolution began.
Students gathered in Prague and demanded more democracy.
A peaceful movement that changed the course of history — and still inspires Europe today.
ALT A large crowd of protesters gathered during the Velvet Revolution, many holding banners and Czech flags. People stand closely together in cold weather, some with umbrellas. Overlaid text reads ‘Velvet Revolution – 17–29 November 1989.
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When assessing the most serious challenges to democracy in the EU, Europeans mention most often the growing public distrust towards democratic institutions and processes (49%).
More data in the new @EurobarometerEU survey⤵️
The 🇪🇺 is built on the foundation of democracy!
Check the @EurobarometerEU on protecting & promoting democracy.
🔹79% of Europeans worry about voters basing decisions on disinformation
🔹Only 18% verify information often when using online platforms
🔗link.europa.eu/NNmhNr
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🔴LIVE Satellite Launch 🚀
Join us for the @CopernicusEU Sentinel-1D Satellite Launch on Ariane 6 flight VA265
⏰Tomorrow 4 November, from 22:00 CET
📺Watch the liftoff live on YouTube youtube.com/live/-BWkn_rEMLA
🔗Or #EBS link.europa.eu/wHFt9K
With @esa @defis_eu
Just one day to go until the launch of @CopernicusEU Sentinel-1D🚀
Ahead of liftoff, discover five facts you might not know about the Sentinel-1 mission and how it’s helping monitor Earth in all weather, day and night: esa.int/Applications/Observi…
📸ESA - M. Pédoussaut
ALT Sentinel-1D encapsulated inside Ariane 6 fairing
Jens Mester retweeted
🚦 Green light for safer, more accessible driving across the EU!
The European Parliament has approved updated driving licence rules, with new measures to support young drivers, strengthen training, and modernise licences.
What’s changing ↓
ALT A car seen from the back, parked on a tree-lined street. On the rear window is a bold white-and-black sticker that reads “17 is the new 18.” In the top-left corner of the image is the European Commission logo
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Katapult Magazine is using a simple cartographic trick to make is easier for other nations to understand what the loss of land Ukraine had to suffer so far would mean for them. Lesson: Always benchmark your data, people!
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Not the kind of shoes you'd wear to work unless you're a bulldozer.
Today, we've imposed a 62.5% duty on steel track shoes from 🇨🇳, after finding they were being sold at prices that undercut fair competition.
Get the facts 👉 link.europa.eu/JytH9n
#EUTrade
