Angelina Eichhorst

Europeans continue to view democracy and economic power as EU\'s main strengths, according to latest Flash Eurobarometer survey According to the results of the latest Flash Eurobarometer survey on ‘EU challenges and priorities\' published today, respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law (36%) and the economic, i...

Barometer: Europeans believe >outcomes in trade negotiations, economic partnerships =result working together at EU level rather than acting alone (79%); EU should diversify trade relations w/all countries to strengthen economic independence & support EU businesses (83%)
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On 24-25 Nov, the European Union and the African Union will celebrate the 25th anniversary of a Partnership of equals, in Luanda, Angola. The EU is a top trading & foreign investment partner of African countries. EU MS FDI in 2022 was at Euro 279 billion - while only 46 b for the US, 41 b for China.

And here’s a deeper dive with the former NATO SG by @eurdraaitdoor.bsky.social (in EN). Stoltenberg explains why diplomacy (opening up, more trade etc) with Russia - unfortunately - did not work. Fall 2021 showed a strong military built up & an invasion was being prepared -> capacity + intention.

I hope it will be available in different languages as it gives a rare insight in perceived and real dilemmas.

It shows that ‘mutual trust’ is the most important factor in successful diplomacy.

In Egypt, when I am asked why is there no Dialogue with Putin, I reply for a meaningful Dialogue you need trust.
The Dutch @vpro.nl show a documentary ‘Facing War’ about former NATO SG Jens Stoltenberg and the challenges of the Alliance since February 2022 when Russia’s war on Ukraine started -1

Bij NL verkiezingen zijn 65 vrouwen verkozen, volgens een ‘Stichting Stem op een Vrouw’ analyse van de proces verbalen van stembureaus. Met 43,3 procent lijkt het ‘t hoogste percentage vrouwen in de Tweede Kamer sinds 1918, toen vrouwen voor het eerst mochten worden verkozen. Dankzij voorkeurstemmen

Rania A. Al Mashat on X: "Very proud of @SPGlobalRatings upgrade of #Egypt’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ with a stable outlook, reflecting the continued efforts & coordination across ministries & government entities, particularly colleagues of the Economic Committee & the Central Bank. https://t.co/v12MdBW87k" / X Very proud of @SPGlobalRatings upgrade of #Egypt’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ with a stable outlook, reflecting the continued efforts & coordination across ministries & government entities, particularly colleagues of the Economic Committee & the Central Bank. https://t.co/v12MdBW87k

Sincere congratulations to all in Egypt who work hard on macro-economic stability and structural reforms to attract more and more investments. The EU partners with Egypt. Together we are stronger.

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President Costa to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace The President of the European Council, António Costa, will attend the “Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace” on Monday 13 October on behalf of the European Union.

EU Sharm el Sheikh : transitional governance, recovery. reconstruction, making sure the ‘day after’ is a success, EU support to Palestinian Authority, long term stability, two-State solution, Israel & State of Palestine living side-by-side in peace & security www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

EU on Gaza : A real chance to end devastating war & the human suffering, forge a credible political path based on the two-state solution, Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and Implementation of the Two-State Solution
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The Nobel Prize on X: "“Oh my god… I have no words.” Listen to the emotional moment this year’s laureate Maria Corina Machado finds out she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, shared the news with her directly before it was https://t.co/OCUpNz752k" / X “Oh my god… I have no words.” Listen to the emotional moment this year’s laureate Maria Corina Machado finds out she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, shared the news with her directly before it was https://t.co/OCUpNz752k

What a moment…when the 2025 @nobelprize.bsky.social Nobel Prize winner receives ‘the call’, a few minutes before the official announcement.

Sincere congratulations dear Maria Corina Machado and all people you represent and fight for.

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Felicitaciones, María Corina Machado, por recibir el Premio Nobel de la Paz.

This award honours not only your courage and conviction.

But every voice that refuses to be silenced. In Venezuela and across the world.

Local Sudanese organisers provide humanitarian support to committees affected by the war, showing the critical importance of access to lifesaving assistance in times of conflict and the power of everyday citizens to serve humanity in most difficult times. For Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine and beyond.

Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia a.o. have taken the lead in the region to get the Gaza peace plan 1st phase going. Many colleagues here in Cairo share sense of relief for people of Palestine & Israel.
EU will do all we can to sustain efforts, end devastating war, work towards a political horizon

Important decision : Egypt to join the @wto.org Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement #WTOIFD. This is mutually supportive of our EU-Egypt work to improve the business climate, attract more #FDI, enhance our relations as Strategic Partners.

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Israel/Palestine: statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Gaza The EU issued a statement welcoming and supporting the principles of President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, and urges all parties to accept and implement it.

EU on Gaza: ‘Transitional arrangements should pave the way for lasting, sustainable peace through credible pathway towards political horizon for Palestinian statehood & the 2-state solution, based on the principles endorsed by large majority UN Member States’

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SOTEU @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu : ‘Commission will do all it can on its own’ -> pause bilat support (not Yad Vashem & Israeli cs) propose sanctions violent settlers, partial suspension trade aspects EU-Israel Association Agreement. Gaza reconstruction, support Pal Authority, viable Palestinian State

Just spoke with IAEA Rafael Grossi, Iran FM Araghchi and Egypt FM Abdelatty.

Today’s framework deal for resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities could mark a crucial step for nuclear diplomacy, provided there is rapid implementation by Iran.

I thank Egypt for facilitating the process.

A powerful competitiveness boost, for the EU to secure supply chains, scale-up innovation and lead the global race for clean and smart technology ;
A balanced package of new own resources that ensures adequate revenues for our priorities while minimising pressure on national public finances .

Next Multiannual Financial Framework : A budget focused on EU priorities: competitiveness, defence, security, decarbonisation, sustainability, economic, social, territorial cohesion;
More flexibility; Simpler, more streamlined and harmonised EU financial programmes; tailored to local need ->

The mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL established in 1978, has been renewed unanimously, one final time. The complete end to all violations of Lebanese sovereignty are essential conditions for the country’s security and prosperity. This goes for all countries in the region.

On behalf of the EU Delegation to Egypt & LAS @euinegypt.bsky.social I extended today my best wishes to Mykola Nahornyi, Ambassador of Ukraine to Egypt, to mark the country's Independence Day. With the greatest and deepest admiration for the unbreakable courage and spirit of all Ukrainian people.

Yes - just listened to BBC Weekend’s item on how Denmark is protecting + stimulating the Art of Reading - for all books or only Danish reading? - though language does not really matter - its important to Read, its abt developing critical thinking, learning languages. Look at Iceland, Italy, Ukraine

@tomfletcherun.bsky.social @unocha.org @wfp @who @unicef : The UN has now officially declared famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East. Half a million people are in a catastrophic condition. 500 000 people.

What a joy when reconnecting w/ @maryfitzger.bsky.social last week & the first author & book coming to our minds was ‘Chronicles of a #Cairo Bookseller’ by Nadia Wassef, which I happened to have in my bag as this year’s re-reading ‘annual leave companion’ #enlightening #bookstore #Diwan #fascinating

I met Sonallah Ibrahim in 1985 during a student trip & an exchange in Café Riche with novelists, glued to our chairs listening to Egypt’s intellectuals. Also met Ra’ouf Mus’ad, now settled in The Netherlands. I always kept following SI’s path. And was hoping we would meet in 2025. RIP dear Sonallah

I met Sonallah Ibrahim in 1985 during a student trip & an exchange in Café Riche with novelists, glued to our chairs listening to Egypt’s intellectuals. Also met Ra’ouf Mus’ad, now settled in The Netherlands. I always kept following SI’s path. And was hoping we would meet in 2025. RIP dear Sonallah

Montgomery, and as such effectively ended the Axis powers‘ ambitions in North Africa.

the War Cemetery pausing at the graves of the men who fought for peace for future generations, especially those who died in the Battle of El Alamein at the end of October 1942. The battle ended as a decisive victory for the Allied forces specifically the British Eighth Army led by General Bernard -4

Timing : fighting surged back and forth between 1940 and 1942. The objectives on both sides being the control of the Mediterranean, the link with the east through the Suez Canal, the Middle East oil supplies and the supply route to Russia through the Caucasus. We visited the El Alamein Museum and -3

… Western Desert, fought between the Commonwealth forces -with the addition of Free French, Polish and Greek troops- all based in Egypt, and the Axis forces -German and Italian- based in Libya. The battlefield was the 1,000 kilometres of desert between Alexandria in Egypt and Benghazi in Libya -2