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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 15d

INDONESIA 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...

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 28d

When 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...

Mayo man appointed to top EU job at European Commission

Clare Islander appointed as European Commission’s Deputy Chief Spokesperson

www.mayonews.ie

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · 29d

Tomorrow is #SOTEU Day 2025.

A big moment in the European Union calendar, relevant to the life of every EU citizen.

Don’t miss it 🇪🇺

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 29d

📺 Where can you watch #SOTEU live?

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
X: x.com/eu_commission
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/eutube
European Broadcasting Service: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu

⏰Tomorrow at 9AM (CEST)!

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Sep 3

Updated Q&A on EU-#Mercosur Partnership Agreement 👇

This explains:

✅All new accompanying measures
✅Latest statistics
✅Next steps

ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Questions 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

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jul 27

Presidential press point ahead of EU-US trade talks.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jul 18

The 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.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jul 18

The 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...

EU adopts 18th package of sanctions against Russia

The 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...

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jun 2

If no mutually acceptable solution is found, both existing & additional EU measures will automatically take effect on 14 July—or earlier, if circumstances require.

The Commission has been clear about its readiness to act in defence of EU interests—protecting our workers, consumers & industry.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jun 2

In the event that our negotiations do not lead to a balanced outcome, the EU is prepared to impose countermeasures, including in response to this latest tariff increase.

The Commission is currently finalising consultations for an expanded list of countermeasures.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jun 2

The EU paused its countermeasures on April 14 to create space for continued negotiations.

And presidents von der Leyen & Trump agreed to accelerate talks.

This is happening:

EU technical teams are in Washington, and in-person political meetings will take place later this week in Paris.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Jun 2

The 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.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · May 26

Buddhist philosophy teaches us that the past is gone and the future is yet to come, so the only reality is the present moment. 🧘

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · May 19

🚨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/!Gcfncm

Questions and answers on the package agreed at EU-United Kingdom Summit

SUMMIT 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...

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · May 12

The 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.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · May 2

The Tribunal found that the UK prohibition on sandeel fishing in English waters breached the obligation to grant EU vessels full access to those waters.

The UK is required to comply with the final ruling and shall inform the EU within 30 days of the measures it will take.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · May 2

The 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

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 30

Big 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!

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The Week in Politics @rtetwip.bsky.social · Apr 27

@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

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 28

I 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.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 15

EU-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

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 14

Last week I spoke to Irish radio on where things currently stand in the ongoing tariff saga.

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Maroš Šefcovic to travel to US for talks with Trump administration

Olof Gill, Spokesperson for the EU on Trade and financial services and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor, Sunday Times Ireland Edition

www.rte.ie

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 14

⏸️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...

EU pauses countermeasures against US tariffs to allow space for negotiations

The European Union has paused its countermeasures on unjustified US trade tariffs to allow time and space for EU-US negotiations.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 11

I 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

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 10

President @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.

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Olof Gill @olofgill.bsky.social · Apr 9

🚨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/!xDcp9C

Commission proposal to impose trade countermeasures against US obtains necessary support from EU Member States

Today, 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

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