Trainees wanted! Applications are now open 📬 for the September 2025 traineeships at the Council of the EU. Could you be our next trainee? 🔎 Check out the requirements and apply now! ⬇️

📸 From film cameras to digital. 📖 From paper records to smartphones. Since the creation of the European Council in 1974, summits have changed over time! Take a look— can you spot any differences? Comment below! ⬇️

🚨 Today is #112Day! 🚨 Whether you need the police, the fire brigade or medical assistance, the number 112 connects you to the emergency services. Why is 112 important? ✅ Works in all member states ✅ Available 24/7 and free

50 years ago, on 🗓️ 10 February 1975, the EU adopted a benchmark law on #equalpay for men & women Women who find out they are paid less than men for the same work have the right to take legal action against #paydiscrimination More on #paytransparency:

As from today, the electricity grids of Estonia🇪🇪, Latvia🇱🇻 and Lithuania🇱🇹 are synchronised with the EU energy grid, and disconnected from Russia and Belarus. This will ensure greater energy security in the region and represents a step forward towards European integration.

Did you know? It was the Maastricht Treaty that established the name ‘European Union’! Signed on this day back in 1992, it shaped Europe’s future—paving the way for the euro, introducing EU citizenship, and strengthening integration. 🔎 Learn more 👇

Traineeship applications open next week: 🗓 Date: 12 February ⏰ Time: 12:00 (CET) Submit your application before the deadline! 🙋 🙋‍♂️ Become our next trainee 👇

The European flags in front of our building are flying at half-mast following the tragic incident in Örebro, Sweden. Our thoughts are with the people of Sweden.

What does the near future hold for society, tech, economy, environment, and (geo)politics? Our latest report, Prospects for 2025, draws on 43 outlook reports from newspapers, think tanks, and consultancy companies on key trends to watch. It complements the Forward Look 2025. 👇

On #WorldCancerDay, we stand with cancer warriors, survivors, and their families. The EU is working to improve access to: 🚫 Prevention 🔍 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment 🏥 Care More info:

Today EU leaders gathered for an informal retreat to address how to enhance Europe’s security and defence in response to growing challenges. Their discussion focused on: 🔹 Developing defence capabilities 🔹 Strengthening funding 🔹 Deepening partnerships #EgmontRetreat

Between 2021 and 2024, EU member states’ total defence expenditure rose by more than 30%. In 2024, it reached an estimated €326 billion, about 1.9% of EU GDP. More facts and figures ⤵️ #EgmontRetreat

At an informal retreat today, EU leaders will discuss European defence and ways to strengthen defence capabilities. Learn more 👉 #EgmontRetreat

🇪🇺🇨🇱 The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement enters into force today. This means: ☑️ improved access to raw materials and clean fuel ☑️ EU companies will find it easier to provide services in Chile ☑️ simplified procedures for SMEs More 👇

On Monday, EU leaders will meet to discuss European defence during an informal retreat at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels. Learn more 👇

At #GAC, EU 🇪🇺 affairs ministers discussed: 📌 priorities of @POLAND25EU 📌 the rule of law situation in 🇭🇺, 🇵🇹, 🇷🇴 and 🇸🇮 See main results for more ➡️

Today is #DataProtectionDay! Did you know that the EU has the strongest data protection rules in the world? Protection of personal data is considered a fundamental right in the EU! #dataprivacy Check this out for more 👇

#FAC | EU foreign affairs ministers renewed economic sanctions against Russia and discussed: 📌 support for Ukraine with @andrii_sybiha 📌 EU-US relations 📌 latest developments in the Middle East 📌 Moldova, Georgia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo 📌 hybrid threats ⤵️

What was on the agenda of EU agriculture and fisheries ministers today? ✔️ work priorities of @poland25eu ✔️ cross-border cooperation against unfair trading practices ✔️ strengthening farmers' position in the agrifood chain ✔️ simplifying the #CAP ✔️ agrifood trade #AGRIFISH

The EU has added 3 officers from Russia's armed forces to the list of individuals sanctioned in view of #cyberattacks threatening the EU or its member states. The officers are held responsible for malicious cyber activities targeting Estonia. More information 👇