Our flags are lowered at half-mast in memory of Pope Francis. His legacy will always inspire us toward justice, peace, and compassion

Euro area government #debt at 87.4% in 2024 ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/we…

In 2024, EU countries granted protection status to 437 900 asylum seekers, a 7% increase compared with 2023 (409 530). Most were: 🇸🇾 Syrians (32% of the total number granted protection status in the EU) 🇦🇫 Afghans (17%) 🇻🇪 Venezuelans (8%) ➡️ europa.eu/!yGgjwV

In the EU, 19.2% of employees usually worked during weekends in 2023. 👷💼 Highest shares in: 🇬🇷Greece (32.3%) 🇮🇹Italy (30.9%) Lowest in: 🇱🇹Lithuania (3.0%) 🇵🇱Poland (4.5%) Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!mtKNcD #InternationalWorkersDay #MayDay

When media freedom is under attack, so are democracy and the rule of law. On #WorldPressFreedomDay and every day, Parliament protect journalists’ right to report freely, safely and independently across all EU countries. Learn how ↓

The EU calls on Israel to lift the blockade on Gaza without delay. Over two months without aid is deeply alarming. Humanitarian assistance must never be politicised. Read the joint statement by HR/VP Kaja Kallas, Commissioner Dubravka Šuica and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib ⤵️

Shocked by the daily news coming from Gaza: civilians starving, hospitals hit again by strikes. Violence must stop! The Israeli government must lift the blockade now and ensure the safe, swift, and unimpeded access of humanitarian aid. What’s happening in Gaza is a

Benvenuto, caro Presidente Mattarella. You have always worked to place Italy at the heart of Europe and to bring Europeans closer together. You have called on Europe to be more ambitious, from leading economically to standing with Ukraine.

In 2024, the long-term unemployment rate (unemployed for 12 months or more) in the EU was 1.9% for people aged 15 to 74. 💼 Highest in: 🇬🇷 Greece (5.4%) 🇪🇸 Spain (3.8%) Lowest in: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (0.5%) 🇲🇹 Malta (0.7%) ➡️ europa.eu/!wFNnFg

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In 2024, 24.2% of children under the age of 18 were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, down 0.6 percentage points from 2023. 📉 Highest shares in: 🇧🇬Bulgaria (35.1%) 🇪🇸Spain (34.6%) Lowest in: 🇸🇮Slovenia (11.8%) 🇨🇾Cyprus (14.8%) More info👉europa.eu/!dwYdg4

Buon #2giugno🇮🇹🇮🇹 Pace, libertà, indipendenza sono i valori su cui è nata la Repubblica. Valori da difendere oggi come ha ricordato Sergio #Mattarella 🇮🇹🇮🇹

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.EU in India 🇪🇺 flag is lowered to half-mast in memory and respect of all citizens of 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 & 🇪🇺 -🇵🇹 who lost their lives in the tragic #AhmedabadPlaneCrash. Our deepest condolences to the grieving families and to the people of India in this moment of shock & mourning 🙏

The situation in the Middle East is dangerous. I urge all parties to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. Diplomacy remains the best path forward, and I stand ready to support any diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation.

13.6% of EU children faced material deprivation in 2024 Highest rates in: 🇬🇷 Greece (33.6%) 🇷🇴 Romania (31.8%) 🇧🇬 Bulgaria (30.4%) Lowest in: 🇭🇷 Croatia (2.7%) 🇸🇮 Slovenia (3.8%) 🇸🇪 Sweden (5.6%) Learn more ➡️ europa.eu/!WQKrQm

The EU is following the situation in the Middle East closely. We call on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences. My statement on behalf of the EU ↓ europa.eu/!QDwqpQ

In 2024, the severe material and social deprivation rate among young people (aged 15-29 years) in the EU was 5.8%. ⁠ ⁠ Highest shares in:⁠ 🇧🇬Bulgaria (17.2%)⁠ 🇷🇴Romania (14.7%) ⁠ ⁠ Lowest in:⁠ 🇭🇷Croatia (0.7%)⁠ 🇸🇮Slovenia (1.0%) ⁠ Learn more 👉europa.eu/!mYDckt

Over 122 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide. The EU supports them through aid, protection and long-term solutions, including hosting over 4.3 million Ukrainians and responding to crises in Syria and Sudan. #WorldRefugeeDay

Direct &honest discussions with Seyed Abbas Araghchi today together with Jean-Noël Barrot Johann Wadephul& David Lammy Concerns are always best addressed face-to-face Tehran knows what’s at stake. Escalation would benefit no one. We must keep negotiations open Statement → europa.eu/!JX4Wbv