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EU Special Representative for the Sahel. Former Foreign Minister and Defence Minister in Portugal. Aspiring cook 🥘, tiring runner 🏃🏽‍♂️ Posts and reposts represent only myself.

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Niger: Déclaration de la Haute Représentante au nom de l’Union européenne L’UE a publié une déclaration dans laquelle elle salue la libération de plusieurs prisonniers politiques au Niger, mais regrette la détention de Mohammed Bazoum et d’autres personnalités ainsi que de ...

Niger: L'UE appelle de nouveau a la libération de Mohamed Bazoum et des autres détenus pour des raisons politiques.

La démocratie, les DH et l'État de droit sont des priorités dans l'action extérieure de l'UE.

Déclaration appuyée par les 27 EM. europa.eu/!BQBQVk

26.07.2025 16:41 — 👍 89    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 0
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Humanitarian, development, and dialogue efforts are fundamental to the security and well-being of Sahelian populations. Very insightful exchanges with @wfp.org Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and members of Community of Sant’Egidio on how to work together in and for the Sahel.

24.07.2025 12:47 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Good discussions in Rome - the magnificent Eternal City, even in the middle of the summer heat - with Defence Minister Crosetto, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi, and Prefetto Claudio Galzerano. Thank you for the excellent interaction.

24.07.2025 12:22 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Breve história da educação sexual em Portugal

23.07.2025 08:12 — 👍 97    🔁 40    💬 2    📌 6
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España es una voz muy activa en la UE, comprometida con la paz, estabilidad, seguridad y la prosperidad del Sahel. Conversaciones muy productivas con los Ministros José Manuel Albares y Margarida Robles hoy en Madrid.
@jmalbares.bsky.social @defensagob.bsky.social‬
@exterioresgob.bsky.social‬

17.07.2025 16:51 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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➡️ La estabilidad del Sahel, clave para la seguridad de España y Europa.

Robles se reúne con el Representante especial de la #UE para el Sahel, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, destacando la importancia de mantener el foco de atención sobre esta zona de África y de colaborar con países como Mali.

17.07.2025 16:26 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Me he reunido en Madrid con el Representante Especial de la UE para el Sahel @joaocravinho.bsky.social.

Hemos hablado de la situación en el Sahel y en África Occidental, regiones prioritarias para la política exterior de España y la UE. Trabajamos juntos por su estabilidad y prosperidad.

17.07.2025 14:23 — 👍 8    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

Free and fair trade drives prosperity, creates jobs and strengthens supply chains.

Tariffs are taxes. They fuel inflation, create uncertainty and hinder economic growth. We will continue to build strong trade partnerships worldwide.

12.07.2025 15:38 — 👍 59    🔁 14    💬 4    📌 2
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A very good day in Addis Abeba. Meeting with AU Commission Chairperson M. Youssouf, together with my colleagues Annette Weber and Javier Niño Perez, with Deputy Chairperson Selma Haddadi, with Commissioner Bankole, and with EU heads of mission. Many convergences and useful interactions!

07.07.2025 19:45 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Heureux d’être à Nouakchott. Merci Ministre Merzoug pour l’aimable accueil et l’excellente discussion sur les enjeux et les dilemmes du #Sahel.

01.07.2025 09:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Very good exchange of views this morning on the elements of a renewed EU approach to the Sahel with MEPs from the AFET, SEDE, and DEVE Committees at the European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu. Looking forward to continuing this dialogue.

24.06.2025 20:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pleased to meet today with President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone, who has just been appointed Chair of ECOWAS. Excellent conversation on the challenges of the Sahel. @ecowas.bsky.social

24.06.2025 17:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Não irei votar em Luís Marques Mendes para Presidente, mas ele prestou um importante serviço à democracia ao ser claro e concreto sobre a posição que Portugal deve assumir para promover a paz no Médio Oriente: reconhecimento da Palestina e suspensão da parte comercial do acordo da UE com Israel.

15.06.2025 16:20 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Lídia Jorge, 10.06.2025

10.06.2025 18:52 — 👍 174    🔁 68    💬 5    📌 21

The European Union strongly supports the International Criminal Court, a cornerstone of international justice. The ICC does not stand against nations—it stands against impunity. We must protect its independence and integrity. The rule of law must prevail over the rule of power.

06.06.2025 07:46 — 👍 268    🔁 73    💬 9    📌 8
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Just concluding an excellent visit to Vienna, including a meeting with Minister @beate.neos.eu, discussions in the Foreign Ministry, a lecture at the Bruno Kreisky Forum and a meeting at @unodc.bsky.social. As always, I leave Vienna looking forward to next visit.

04.06.2025 13:24 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you very much Minister @beate.neos.eu for very useful discussions and for Austria’s commitment. They are very much appreciated.

04.06.2025 13:04 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Riche et forte interessante échange à Rabat avec le Ministre Nasser Bourita sur les dynamiques et perspectives du Sahel.

30.05.2025 19:40 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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To mark the launch of my Facebook page (facebook.com/share/192Wif9fJd), I have started a video series - “60 Seconds with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel” - to share my work, missions, and ideas for the EU and the Sahel. See the first episode! #AUEU25

30.05.2025 07:27 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The EU-Mercosur agreement is a game-changer for our economies. But beyond that, it sends a powerful message to the world: trade should be used to build bridges and prosperity—not walls and poverty.

29.05.2025 21:10 — 👍 91    🔁 31    💬 4    📌 0
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Israel/Palestine — Read the statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social on the occupied Palestinian territory: europa.eu/!4nXrtT

28.05.2025 09:27 — 👍 10    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 4
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Just wrapped up 2 enriching days in Warsaw with the EU and Like-minded’s Special Envoys for the Sahel. Productive discussions and contributions towards a renewed EU approach to the region. Thank you @polandmfa.bsky.social for hosting!
Photos by The Chancellery of the Prime Minister/PAP S.A.

27.05.2025 16:29 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

Many thanks @radek-sikorski.bsky.social for a very useful meeting, and for hosting Special Envoys for the Sahel in the context of the Polish Presidency of the EU.

26.05.2025 16:54 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A torrente de notícias diárias de atrocidades e crimes de guerra israelitas em Gaza é absolutamente intolerável. O novo governo português deve avançar imediatamente com o reconhecimento da Palestina, algo que já devia ter ocorrido em maio de 2024. É única forma possível de criar uma dinâmica nova.

26.05.2025 05:03 — 👍 23    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 1
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Palma de Ouro de Cannes atribuída a “Um Simples Acidente” de Jafar Panahi O cineasta e dissidente iraniano de 64 anos rodou o filme vencedor em segredo

Uma bela história, de vez em quando surgem boas notícias. Há que apreciá-las, são uma boa fonte de meditação.

www.tsf.pt/7045253611/p...

25.05.2025 20:33 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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In Prague for the Africa Day of the Czech Foreign Ministry. Excellent initiative, good discussion. And who doesn’t like coming to Prague? Thank you to Minister Jan Lipavsky and all his team.

22.05.2025 14:32 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Dialogue with our African partners is key - and the Sahel is a region of strategic importance to both continents. Great discussions today with many Ministers from African countries #AUEU25

21.05.2025 20:20 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Africa and Europe came together today in Brussels at a time of profound transformation in both continents on how to chart our joint future, including on peace and security, prosperity, and mobility.

21.05.2025 20:19 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Parceria Europa-África relançada nos 25 anos da Cimeira do Cairo Com a intenção de organizar até final de 2025 a 7.ª cimeira Europa-África para assinalar os 25 anos da pioneira Cimeira do Cairo, os ministros dos Negócios Estr

Ministerial Europa-África hoje em Bruxelas, a preparar a Cimeira que terá lugar ainda este ano. São tempos de mudança, há que reinventar e mudar de paradigma se quisermos dar nova força a esta relação imprescindível para ambos os lados.
www.dn.pt/internaciona...

21.05.2025 05:52 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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