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Ben Hagard
@bhagard.bsky.social
Head of Unit, European Economic and Social Committee. Posting here in a personal capacity. Views are my own. RTs not necessarily endorsements.
Which of the #EUCapitals for 2025 will you visit this year?
January 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bulgaria and Romania are full Schengen members at last! 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 
 
Both countries paid a high economic, environmental and political price for their recent partial Schengen integration.
See the impact here: europa.eu/!kXGN4x 
 
#SingleMarket #Schengen
January 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
30 years ago, in January 1995, Austria 🇦🇹, Finland 🇫🇮 and Sweden 🇸🇪 joined the EU 🇪🇺.

The EU and its citizens have gained from, and been strengthened by, each successive enlargement.

Looking forward to more countries joining in the coming years.

Learn more: europa.eu/!khDYq6

#EUEnlargement
January 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Polish presidency of the Council comes at a crucial time for the future of Europe and the world. 🇵🇱🇪🇺

Our security and defence must be strengthened in the coming six months.

Read more ➡️ europa.eu/!nGHyp8

#Poland25EU
January 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM