Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 26/03/2026 Big news as EU agrees historic Customs Union reform! The CU is a major success story of European integration - now it will be given a much-needed update. Find out all you need to know in our Q&A 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... 062
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Arrival in Kyiv 24/02. EU delegation is here to deliver a message of hope and defiance on this grim occasion. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre… 161
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 22/02/2026European Commission statement on the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euEuropean Commission statement on the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of the United StatesThe European Commission requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). \nThe 1207
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 20/02/2026We take note of the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and are analysing it carefully. We remain in close contact with the U.S. Administration as we seek clarity on the steps they intend to take in response to this ruling. 1/2 194
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Questions & Answers on EU-Mercosur agreement: What are its main achievements? Economic impact? How will it benefit EU agri-food sector? How will it protect sensitive EU agricultural products? How will it protect EU standards? And much more👇 link.europa.eu/McYmcVlink.europa.euQuestions and answers on the EU-Mercosur partnership agreement *Overall benefits of the EMPA\nWhy has the EU negotiated a partnership agreement with Mercosur?\nMercosur is a big market for EU exports and it was until now the only major trading partner in Latin Ame... 062
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 18/11/2025The Commission has taken an important step to protect the EU’s ferroalloy industry by imposing definitive safeguard measures on imports of certain ferroalloys into the European Union. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euCommission imposes definitive safeguard measures on certain ferroalloysThe European Commission took today an important step to protect the EU\'s ferroalloy industry – which employs some 1,800 people in the EU – by imposing definitive safeguard measures on imports of cert... 040
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 23/10/2025The 19th package of EU sanctions increases the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, the military-industrial base, special economic zones, as well as enablers and profiteers of its war of aggression. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euEU adopts 19th package of sanctions against RussiaThe European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. 020
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 16/10/2025The EU Commission has published guidance for operators relating to refined products obtained from Russian crude oil 👇 finance.ec.europa.eu/publications/oil-imports_enfinance.ec.europa.euOil importsFAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 3m and 3n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. 063
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 23/09/2025INDONESIA DEAL TO OPEN NEW EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EU FARMERS The EU-Indonesia Agreement will open unprecedented access to Indonesia for EU farmers & food producers. The deal will unlock new opportunities for a range of agri-food exports. More 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... 041
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 10/09/2025When I was 23 the editor of my local paper took a chance on me & gave me my 1st paid writing job. 20 years later (!) the same paper did a piece on my new job & it felt like things coming full circle. One doesn’t happen without the other. 🙏 www.mayonews.ie/news/westpor...mayonews.ieMayo man appointed to top EU job at European CommissionClare Islander appointed as European Commission’s Deputy Chief Spokesperson 062
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Tomorrow is #SOTEU Day 2025. A big moment in the European Union calendar, relevant to the life of every EU citizen. Don’t miss it 🇪🇺 010
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Updated Q&A on EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement 👇 This explains: ✅All new accompanying measures ✅Latest statistics ✅Next steps ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euQuestions and answers on the EU-Mercosur partnership agreement *Why has the EU negotiated a partnership agreement with Mercosur?\nMercosur is a big market for EU exports and it was until now the only major trading partner in Latin America with which the EU did not 084
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 18/07/2025The transatlantic partnership deserves a negotiated solution, meaningful for both sides. Any final outcome must thus work for businesses on both sides - this is what the EU Commission continues to pursue. Concerted, genuine efforts on both sides can get us across the finish line. 172
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 18/07/2025The EU Commission welcomes the adoption of the 18th Russia sanctions package. This package aims to further ramp up pressure on Russia and support the EU's goal of achieving a just and lasting peace for #Ukraine . More 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euEU adopts 18th package of sanctions against RussiaThe European Commission welcomes the Council\'s adoption of the 18th Russia sanctions package, aimed at further ramping up pressure on the country and supporting EU\'s goal of achieving a just and las... 031
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 02/06/2025The EU strongly regrets the US's announced increase of steel & aluminium tariffs from 25% to 50%. This decision adds further uncertainty to the global economy and increases costs for EU & US consumers & businesses. It also undermines our ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated solution. 1/4 173
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Buddhist philosophy teaches us that the past is gone and the future is yet to come, so the only reality is the present moment. 🧘 020
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 19/05/2025🚨Leaders’ Summit Announces New Chapter in EU-UK Relations🚨 Following conclusion of political talks, both sides present: ➡️A Joint Statement ➡️A Common Understanding ➡️A Security & Defence Partnership Find out more in this Q&A document 👇 europa.eu/!Gcfncmeuropa.euQuestions and answers on the package agreed at EU-United Kingdom SummitSUMMIT PACKAGE \nWhat does the Summit package consist of? \nThere are three concrete outputs from today\'s Summit: \n\nEU-United Kingdom Joint Statement (link)\n\n\nSecurity and Defence Partnership b... 011
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 12/05/2025The EU welcomes US & China announcing a roll-back on imposing tariffs for 90 days. The EU has consistently stated its opposition to such tariffs, and we welcome any step that supports stability & predictability for global trade/investment, provided global rules are respected. 031
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 02/05/2025The EU Commission welcomes today's #sandeel ruling by the Arbitration Tribunal (established under the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement). The ruling agreed with the EU’s interpretation of several key issues. Details👇 europa.eu/!xGydTj 1/2 100
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Big shout out to the @ucc.ie students visiting the EU Commission Press Room today! As a proud UCC Alumnus myself, it's very heartening to see young Irish people learning more about the EU institutions and I hope many will consider future careers therein. EUROPE NEEDS YOU! 040
Reposted by Olof GillThe Week in Politics @rtetwip.bsky.social · 27/04/2025@olofgill.bsky.social on the European Commission's approach to US Trade agreements and avoiding a "lose-lose situation". You can catch up on this week's broadcast of The Week in Politics this evening at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News Channel and 23:45 on @rteone.rte.ie #TWIP #RTÉPolitics #Trump 011
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 28/04/2025I asked our in-house AI to jazz up a Europe Day 2025 press release...and got a 1980s travel brochure🙄: But wait, there’s more! In a world that's a bit all over the place right now, Europe is your rock—championing opportunities, security & all those core values we care about. 030
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 15/04/2025EU-US trade is worth 1.6 trillion euro/year, delivering fantastic results for both sides: ✅€5.3 trillion in mutual investment ✅3.4 million US workers are employed thanks to EU investment ✅EU = reliable source of critical supplies ✅EU = largest buyer of US natural gas & oil 033
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Last week I spoke to Irish radio on where things currently stand in the ongoing tariff saga. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...rte.ieMaroš Šefcovic to travel to US for talks with Trump administrationOlof Gill, Spokesperson for the EU on Trade and financial services and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor, Sunday Times Ireland Edition 031
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 14/04/2025⏸️The EU has adopted the legal acts to PAUSE its countermeasures on unjustified US trade tariffs.⏸️ This strategic 90-day pause by EU Commission creates time & space for EU-US talks. @marossefcovic.bsky.social is currently in Washington to meet his US counterparts. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euEU pauses countermeasures against US tariffs to allow space for negotiationsThe European Union has paused its countermeasures on unjustified US trade tariffs to allow time and space for EU-US negotiations. 052
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 11/04/2025I just learned that my 76 year old father phoned the main switch line of a national broadcaster to ask that they pronounce my name properly whenever I'm on radio/TV (Ol-of not Ol-af). And I thought this week couldn't get any madder..! #Olof #Olaf 3141
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 10/04/2025President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has welcomed President Trump’s announcement as “an important step towards stabilizing the global economy”. The EU Commission will now take the time to assess this latest development, closely consulting with Member States & industry, before deciding on next steps. 031
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 09/04/2025🚨EU COMMISSION STATEMENT🚨 EU Member States have voted in favour of the European Commission's proposal to introduce trade countermeasures against the US. They can be suspended at any time should the US agree to a fair & balanced negotiated outcome. Full statement👇 europa.eu/!xDcp9Ceuropa.euCommission proposal to impose trade countermeasures against US obtains necessary support from EU Member StatesToday, EU Member States have voted in favour of the European Commission's proposal to introduce trade countermeasures against the United States. The Commission's proposal was made in response to the M 218859
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 02/04/2025US tariffs will harm the US, EU & global economy. That's why we want to avoid them. That's why we're saying to the US: There's a better way to do this. Let's sit down & discuss what that better way might look like. So we can avoid this pain - for you, for us, for everyone. 0104
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 29/03/2025For more information on the EU Savings & Investments Union, and how EU citizens are at its heart, aiming to support them in building their household wealth and save better for the future, see our Q&A: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euQuestions and answers on the Savings and Investments Union *Why is the SIU so important now? The SIU is particularly important in the current economic landscape, which is shaped by geopolitical shifts, climate challenges, and rapid technological advancements 020
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 29/03/2025🚨Fact Check🚨 1. Claim: new EU plans threaten citizens' private savings ❌Fact check: False 2. Claim: EU would invest savers' money in defence without their knowledge ❌Fact check: False Beware disinformation. Facts matter. Real journalism matters. www.dw.com/en/fact-chec...dw.comFact check: Does the EU want to "steal" private savings? – DW – 03/29/2025Viral social media posts claim that the EU plans to expropriate savers' funds without their knowledge and invest the money in defense. What's really going on? 031
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Statement by @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on US car import tariffs: “I deeply regret US decision to impose tariffs on EU automotive exports. “The auto industry is a driver of innovation, competitiveness & high quality jobs, through deeply integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic. 1/3 161
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 19/03/2025At the heart of #SIU is a focus on empowering & supporting EU citizens to invest with a view to increasing their financial wealth, as well as supporting a more competitive European economy. Read more in our Q&A on EU Savings & Investments Union 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euQuestions and answers on the Savings and Investments UnionWhy is the SIU so important now? The SIU is particularly important in the current economic landscape, which is shaped by geopolitical shifts, climate challenges, and rapid technological advancements 120
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 13/03/2025On tariffs, the EU is prepared for whatever may come. We deeply regret the imposition of tariffs by the US and we call on them to be revoked. We want to negotiate to avoid such tariffs - they bring nothing but lose-lose outcomes. We want to focus on win-win outcomes. 0339
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Intervju med Studio Ett | Sveriges Radio. www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/hor-...sverigesradio.seHör EU-kommissionens talesperson om USA tullar - Studio EttIgår införde ju USA tullar mot Mexiko, Kanada och Kina.Inom kort väntar samma sak mot EU. Det handlar om 25-procentiga generella tullar mot alla produkter ... 041
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 02/03/2025How it feels to be a European Commission @ec.europa.eu spokesperson at the present moment in time. 1221
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Sandwiched between full-squad visits to Ukraine & India, big day for EU Commission as we present: ✅Clean Industrial Deal👉europa.eu/!4mBqfX ✅Affordable Energy Plan👉europa.eu/!W4mp74 ✅Plans for Sustainability & Investment Simplification👉europa.eu/!j6DPdj 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 151
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 24/02/2025🚨Q&A on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia: ➡️Who is targeted? ➡️Why are vessels listed? ➡️What does the goods, technology and services ban for oil projects in Russia entail? ➡️How are dual-use export restrictions tightened? More 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euQuestions and answers on the sixteenth package of restrictive measures against RussiaLISTINGS Who have you targeted? The 16th package of EU sanctions adds 48 individuals and 35 entities to the list of individuals and entities subject to an asset freeze and a prohibition on making fund 052
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 18/02/2025The EU Commission @ec.europa.eu presents a Q&A outlining EU perspectives on announced US "reciprocal" tariff policy. What's current value of EU-US trade/investment? Is VAT a tariff? What's current average EU tariff rate on US imports, & vice-versa? More 👇 europa.eu/!NQn6fg 062
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 14/02/2025🚨EU COMMISSION STATEMENT ON U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF POLICY🚨 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euStatement on the US reciprocal tariff policyThe European Commission views President Trump's proposed 065
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 12/02/2025The EU Commission has proposed to shorten the settlement period for EU transactions in transferable securities from 2 days to 1. Press release 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p... Q&A 👉 europa.eu/!7ybvJb Press Point with Commissioner Albuquerque 👇 europa.eu/!8jThvBec.europa.euCommission proposes to shorten settlement cycle for EU securities from two days to oneThe Commission has proposed to shorten the settlement period for EU transactions in transferable securities from two days to one. 000
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 12/02/2025The European Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining an ambitious plan to: ➡️boost competitiveness ➡️enhance security ➡️bolster economic resilience Read more 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euA bolder, simpler, faster Union: the 2025 Commission work programmeThe Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining its ambition to boost competitiveness, enhance security, and bolster economic resilience in the EU. 100
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 11/02/2025The Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel imports. This will help to protect close to 6,000 EU jobs, across more than 60 producers, in 18 Member States. #EUTrade policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...policy.trade.ec.europa.euCommission protects EU biodiesel industry from dumped Chinese importsThe European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel imports, helping to protect close to 6,000 EU jobs across more than 60 producers in 18 Member States. 000
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 10/02/2025🚨Statement by European Commission on the potential imposition of U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminium🚨 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...ec.europa.euStatement by the European Commission on potential imposition of US tariffs on EU steel and aluminiumAt this stage, we have not received any official notification regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on EU goods. We will not respond to broad announcements without details or written clarific 063
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 04/02/2025The EU regrets the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China. We firmly believe that across-the-board tariffs raise business costs, harm workers/consumers, create unnecessary economic disruption & drive inflation. They are hurtful to all sides. 1/2 1177
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 22/01/2025To restore some balance into the debate on EU-US trade balance, here are the facts: ➡️US goods exports to EU = 346.5 bn euros, imports 502.3 bn (2023) ➡️US services exports to EU = 396.4 bn euros , imports 292.4 bn (2023) i.e. there is good balance, as both sides have complementary strengths. 1/3 164
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Learn more about the newly modernised EU-Mexico Agreement: Q&A: europa.eu/!BTfpgW General benefits: europa.eu/!PYmQXv Agriculture: europa.eu/!CYF3Nh Critical raw materials: europa.eu/!NTMrBR Sustainability: europa.eu/!RvwwGh 041
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 14/01/2025🚨 @ec.europa.eu to assess next steps for tackling discrimination in China’s public procurement for medical devices. EU is committed to engaging China constructively to resolve the issue, but in the absence of an acceptable solution, we'll look at all options. 👉europa.eu/!hKvTNk 000
Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 09/01/2025📢A personal reflection on the 2025 news cycle so far. 2257