Today, U.S. forests are stable, healthy and growing:

• 1/3 of the U.S. is covered by forests.
• More than 1 billion trees are planted each year.
• The net forest area in the U.S. has increased steadily in the past 30 years.

The Trump administration balances conservation with responsible use by promoting sustainable domestic timber production, supporting the wood industry as critical national security infrastructure, and ensuring forests remain healthy through active management rather than neglect.

U.S. Mission to the EU

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Weekly summary of interim measures
🗓️Week of 4 to 8 May 2026
https://t.co/sBoUTWU4li
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Communiqué de presse hebdomadaire sur les mesures provisoires
🗓️ Semaine du 4 au 8 mai 2026
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ECHR CEDH

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Did you know that @chefjoseandres and @Giannis_An34, two Europeans living in the US, are among the first recipients of the new European Order of Merit.

Created for the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the award honours people advancing peace, democracy and unity. https://t.co/rJzfQ0qH4Y

EPWashingtonDC

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RT @PolandMFA: It’s official! 📣

On 18 May 2026, Norway 🇳🇴 officially became the ninth member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). 🇪🇺

This is an important step in strengthening cooperation in the region, particularly in the areas of security, resilience, innovation, and regional development.

Norway, which has been involved in the Strategy’s activities for years, will now also help shape its priorities and direction.

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RT @Latvian_MFA: We warmly welcome and congratulate Norway on becoming a member state of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region #EUSBSR 🌊

This moment marks a major milestone in the development of the Strategy and reflects our shared commitment to address common challenges – from environmental protection to economic competitiveness, civil security and social cohesion.

We are looking forward to cooperate closely with Norway in shaping a resilient, sustainable and prosperous Baltic Sea Region 🇱🇻🤝🇳🇴

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RT @Eurojust: ⚖️ Justice for Ukraine requires accountability.

🤝 Eurojust remains committed to supporting these efforts through the joint investigation team, #ICPA and #CICED.

A meaningful step forward for justice!

🔹The EU joins the Claims Commission to compensate 🇺🇦 for 🇷🇺’s damage
🔹The EU expresses its intention to join the Special Tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against 🇺🇦
🔹The 🇪🇺 has committed €11M to prepare these mechanisms https://t.co/OIYYjNnOXo - EU Justice

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EP TODAY

Last-minute press briefing at 16:30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live below ⤵️
https://t.co/zCnaIVORCZ

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‼️ COMING UP at 16.30 - today's last-minute press briefing before the start of May's #EPlenary session in Strasbourg ⤵️

EP TODAY

Last-minute press briefing at 16:30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live below ⤵️
https://t.co/zCnaIVORCZ

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EP PressService

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❗Wednesday, 20 May at 15:30❗

Hybrid press briefing ahead of the #Eurogroup of 22 May 2026.

Register via link 👇
https://t.co/YtIgRSodAp https://t.co/hx2Wha2cPu

EU Council Press

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🇪🇺 Briefing stampa sulla sessione plenaria di questa settimana

Si terrà oggi alle 16.30 un briefing dell’ultimo minuto sulla sessione plenaria del 18-21 maggio.

Maggiori dettagli ⤵️
https://t.co/nne3Ggnk06

Parlamento europeo

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RT @ZovkoEU: We have reached a turning point in the negotiations on the Turnberry commitments. We are faced with a crucial moment to get the deal done.

Europe cannot afford another round of delays, political manoeuvring or institutional deadlock while our industries continue to face uncertainty. The @EPPGroup calls on all negotiators to step beyond red lines that risk undermining the agreement itself and deliver a credible, workable outcome.

Protecting European industrial interests, particularly in strategic sectors such as steel and aluminium, remains essential. But safeguard mechanisms must be operational, proportionate and realistically enforceable — not politically symbolic measures that create further instability.

Failure to deliver now would send the wrong signal to our industries, our partners and the wider transatlantic economy.

@Reuters @AP @afpfr @dpa @BBCNews @nytimesworld @politico @POLITICOEurope @AgencEurope @euronews @Euractiv

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Palestina, direitos dos trabalhadores, pobreza na UE e o setor ferroviário são os destaques do deputado @joaooliveiracdu, dos @deppcppeguengl, da semana passada no Parlamento Europeu.
#eurodeputados https://t.co/aXo3VbKKFH

Parlamento Europeu em Portugal

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Last week's CoE ministerial meeting in Chișinău marked a key moment for strengthening accountability for Ukraine, democratic security, and international cooperation across our continent.

Discover the key highlights and main takeaways (🧵1/7)

Read more: https://t.co/3Kfrj2mB8c https://t.co/26Zd2WpFxN

Council of Europe

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🇪🇺 Briefing stampa sulla sessione plenaria di questa settimana

Si terrà oggi alle 16.30 un briefing last minute sulla sessione plenaria del 18-21 maggio.

Maggiori dettagli ⤵️
https://t.co/nne3Ggnk06

Parlamento europeo

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RT @EspenBarthEide: Norway’s membership in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region will further strengthen our cooperation in a region central to European security. This gives us new opportunities on maritime cooperation, surveillance and security. 🇪🇺🇳🇴 https://t.co/DiB9L4fEx1

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🔴 A les 16h30, roda de premsa prèvia al ple del Parlament a Estrasburg amb el servei de portaveus

https://t.co/glXJXMjAQp https://t.co/LsUIR10Avq

Parlament Europeu

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🔴LIVE NOW - last-minute #EPlenary media briefing ahead of the May plenary session.

WATCH ⤵️ https://t.co/5do6Xy4jmD

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RT @CoE_DigitalGov: The European Union ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS No. 225).
https://t.co/UlvwKrVpR6 https://t.co/CbCHVXg7q3

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🔴LIVE NOW - the opening session of this week's #EPlenary in Strasbourg.

📺 WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/lVE3bOkI1a https://t.co/CyNtVm571Q

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