How it started. How it’s going. Tomas Tobé

In 2024, 27.0% of the EU’s population aged 16 or older were unable to afford 1 week of annual holidays away from home.🎒⛱ Highest shares in: 🇷🇴Romania (58.6%) 🇬🇷Greece (46.0%) Lowest in: 🇱🇺Luxembourg (8.9%) 🇸🇪Sweden (11.6%) Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!B8DyD8

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#Gaza: People are being starved, while a few kilometers away supermarkets are loaded with food. UNRWA has thousands of trucks in neighbouring countries, loaded with food and medicines. We are just waiting for the green light. Lift the siege and let aid in at scale.

UN: equivalent of 6,000 food and medicines trucks cannot enter Gaza. Children die of hunger. 1,000 people killed in food distribution points. EU "agreement" to increase "substantially" aid has proven meaningless. It was just an excuse for some MMSS to refuse any action.

🇸🇮 Slovenija je kot prva evropska država prepovedala uvoz, izvoz in tranzit orožja v in iz 🇮🇱 Izraela. Več v sporočilu za javnost 👇 gov.si/novice/2025-07…

Independent, free media stands at the core of democracy. Today, the European Media Freedom Act starts applying, designed to strengthen media freedom, independence, and pluralism within the EU ⬇️

Horrified to learn of the killing of #AlJazeera journalists in Gaza, including reporter Anas Al Sharif. A direct hit on freedom of the press. Since Oct. 2023, at least 186 journalists have been killed. Civilians must be protected, access secured & the press safeguarded. Always.

Concerned by the second night of violent protests in Serbia, with dozens injured. I call for calm and respect of the right to peaceful assembly. Serbian authorities must uphold Council of Europe standards. The rule of law and respect for human rights must prevail. MFA Serbia

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Financial Times is on point: “(the EU) should act and use their economic leverage. If they do not and Serbia heads further down the authoritarian path, it will be not just Vučić but also his gaze-averting western backers who are to blame.”👏

Studentkinja Stomatološkog fakulteta članica Prve pomoći, Tamara Taša Jeremić, brutalno je napadnuta od strane policije dok je pružala prvu pomoć povređenoj ženi u prolazubizmeđu zgrada u Valjevu. Dok je činila DOBRO, dok je bila tu za druge, policija joj nije dozvolila da prođe

Theres still time to sign up to our event today at noon. Last week, Serbian tabloids attempted to smear us for hosting this panel. Attempts to silence debate show why such conversations are needed more than ever. Sanctioned by Russia & Iran, we at HJS are used to authoritarian

Pleased to welcome so many impressive women ahead of #BSF2025 to discuss decency in politics. This could not have been a more relevant discussion amidst the current state of global disintegration & democratic norms eroding. And there could be no better venue than #LakeBled 🤗

Thank you, Slovenia, for your warm support & for hosting us at #BSF2025. I was glad to meet 🇸🇮 President Nataša Pirc Musar in Bled. For 20 years, #BSF has brought European leaders together. Only through dialogue, cooperation & trust can we secure our common future. #BledStrategicForum

Last night in Novi Sad — the same city where the tragic railway canopy collapse claimed lives — the police stormed university campuses, firing tear gas at students who were demanding free elections in Serbia. This ongoing violent repression by Vučić exposes the true face of his

Serbian students are our nominees for the #SakharovPrize! Since the tragic Novi Sad railway station accident, these courageous young people have led peaceful protests for a free & democratic 🇷🇸 Their fight reflects the EU’s core principles & inspires beyond Serbia’s borders

Proud to say, Serbian students fighting for their future against Vučić's violent crackdowns have been nominated for the Sakharov Prize by Renew Europe. Their courage stands in stark contrast to the EU's inaction. These are our values on the line. More👇