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On 29 October HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social issued a statement on behalf of the EU on Belarus’ hybrid actions at the EU external border. We will not tolerate any hybrid campaigns directed against the EU or any of its Member States.

Read more: link.europa.eu/MckdHD

Europe is ready to take on cyberbullying and the addictive designs that trap children in endless scrolling.

We need to protect our children.

We'll assess what steps we can take at EU level.

So @albomp.bsky.social, we will learn from Australia’s best practices.

link.europa.eu/3hWJc8

I had a good and frank exchange with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

The main focus of our meeting was to follow up on the productive EU–China Summit in July.

Read-out: link.europa.eu/77JDh8

The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.

Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.

And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.

We are on our way to climate neutrality.

link.europa.eu/vngFn4

A humanitarian aid distribution scene showing people unloading supplies, including sacks, blankets, and packaged items, from a truck. The text overlay reads: "Aid to Yemen – Additional €40 million to confront the rapidly worsening crisis." The European Commission logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

We are releasing further humanitarian aid to confront the crisis in Yemen and help stave off famine. This brings total EU humanitarian support for Yemen to €120 million in 2025, and to almost €1 billion since 2015.

Find out more - link.europa.eu/DwGcpV

#ECJ #AG Spielmann: publishing online the name of any professional athlete who violated #antidoping rules is contrary to #EULaw 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo...

Together with the EIB, we have announced financing worth €400 million to support the economic recovery and resilience of Palestine's local businesses.

This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict.

link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8

🇪🇺is 🇺🇦’s biggest donor, providing over €173bn. 

Today I met Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko to discuss 🇺🇦 financing needs. 

We continue work on a Reparations Loan, using the cash balances linked with immobilised Russian assets.

🇷🇺 must pay for the damages caused in 🇺🇦.

It’s official! Deike Potzel has taken up her role as 🇪🇺European Union Ambassador to the UN in Geneva. Together with #TeamEurope, she will be a strong EU voice advancing multilateral solutions & collective action for people worldwide. #MultilateralismMatters

Europe is on the frontline of devastating wildfires and 2025 is already the worst year on record. Summer after summer, we can count on our brave firefighters.

Working together to save lives, protect communities and our environment.

Today we join Ukraine in celebrating its Independence Day. In Geneva & beyond, we are with you for as long as it takes. #StandWithUkraine️ 🇪🇺🇺🇦

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we stand in full solidarity with 🇺🇦 people in their fight against Russian aggression.

We will support them for as long as it takes – to resist, preserve freedom & defend European values. We honour their courage and sacrifice.

#StandWithUkraine

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Thank you, Ukraine, for what you are doing, defending all of us.

Defending the future of Europe, the future of our kids and grandkids.

Thank you very much for your heroic bravery.
 
Slava Ukraini!

🔗🇺🇦Independence Day celebration in Brussels

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"The European Union is above all a mechanism to achieve the goals shared by its citizens. It is our best chance for a future of peace, security, and independence.

It is a democracy and it is us, you, its citizens, the Europeans, who decide its priorities"

Mario Draghi,
August 2025

"It's natural that you should hope for Europe’s renewal.

We must recover unity of action. Not when circumstances have become unsustainable, but now, when we still have power to shape our future

We can change the trajectory of our continent.Turn your skepticism into action, make your voices heard"

"You have grown up in a Europe where nation states have lost relative importance. You have grown up as Europeans in a world where it's natural to travel, work, and study in other countries.

Many of you recognize that EU enables small countries to achieve together goals they could never reach alone"

Today's deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.

Statement by President von der Leyen ↓

europa.eu/!gRXhqQ

Starvation, Hunger and Famine in Armed Conflict: An overview of relevant provisions of international humanitarian law This briefing note outlines the rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict. These include: · rules on the conduct of hostilities · the responsibility of parties to conflict to ensure adequate supplies of food and water · rules on access for humanitarian relief.

Do you know what starvation or famine means? Learn more in this ICRC briefing note that outlines the rules of IHL most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict.

Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63324sEqss

The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible.

I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.

All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.

Civilians in Gaza have suffered too much, for too long. It must stop now.

Israel must deliver on its pledges.

Civilians cannot be targets. Never.

The images from Gaza are unbearable.

The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.

And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.

Nothing to add. The situation in Gaza is intolerable.

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ukraine continues to fight for its independence — and for the security of Europe.

Discussed defence spending with my friend, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. We must boost Ukraine’s military capabilities.

The SAFE instrument is one such tool. Let’s use it.

#EUdefence

In war trust between the fighting nation and its leadership is more important than modern weapons - difficult to build and to keep, but easy to lose with one significant mistake by the leadership.

Transparency and open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.

While in DC, delighted to meet US Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Budd.

Special thanks to Senator Lindsey Graham for his strong support for Ukraine and tough sanctions on Russia!

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It is time to build a new form of freedom and independence for the 21st century.

For this, partners like Europe and Japan must come closer together.

Not only to build our own independence.

But to strengthen each others’ ↓

europa.eu/!wMNYxv

An act of political courage that reshaped a war-torn continent. | Pablo Pérez Armenteros An act of political courage that reshaped a war-torn continent. 23 July 1952, the Treaty of Paris entered into force, ratifying the Schuman Plan. The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) became a ...

23 July 1952 | the Treaty of Paris entered into force, ratifying the Schuman Plan.

The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) became a reality.

An act of political courage that reshaped a war-torn continent.

10 curiosities about It here www.linkedin.com/posts/pablop...

#EUHistory #Onthisday

Two cargo ships face each other, sidelined by an outline of the EU to the left and an outline by Japan to the right. Above the ships are flags of EU and Japan with arrows pointing to the outlines, indicating exchange between the region. The text on the visual says: EU-Japan trade in goods and services. Over 190 billion euro in 2024.

The EU-Japan summit is starting.

Japan is the EU’s closest partner in the Indo-Pacific region.

Together, they account for almost a quarter of global GDP and 20% of global trade.

In 2024, trade between them exceeded €190 billion.

More facts and figures ➡️ europa.eu/!fqky6x

#EUJapan

Touchdown in Osaka!

The 🇪🇺🇯🇵 Summit tomorrow is timely.

The world is changing rapidly.

For partners like us, it means becoming even closer to face the realities of our time.

And shape a world that reflects our values:

Open economies. Secure societies. And fair rules.

Find out more 👉 http://europa.eu/!cKfh4b

The Euro is more than just a currency – it’s a symbol of European unity and diversity. 🇪🇺

From Vienna to Vilnius, the Euro has connected millions of Europeans, making everyday life simpler and our economy stronger.