João Cravinho

Saúdo calorosamente a ratificação do Acordo UE–Mercosul pela Argentina e pelo Uruguai.

Juntos, estamos a criar a maior zona de comércio livre do mundo.

Um passo decisivo rumo a um comércio aberto, prosperidade partilhada e laços mais fortes entre as nossas regiões.

Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukrain... Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukrain...

The EU stands firm with Ukraine. For a just and lasting peace. For a strong and sovereign Ukraine in a strong and sovereign Europe.

Our joint statement with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu

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Ponto Central A guerra na Ucrânia e o futuro da Europa - Neste Ponto Central, Eduarda Maio conversa com João Gomes Cravinho, antigo ministro dos Negócios Estrang

Esta manhã na Antena 1, a falar do significado da invasão da Ucrânia pela Rússia, no quarto aniversário.
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The Berlaymont building, headquarters for the European Commission, lit up in the colours of Ukraine. As it should be. In celebration of the immense courage of the people of Ukraine, who fight not only for their future but for the future of the European Union as well. Slava Ukraini!

Merci aux autorités maliennes pour une visite intense et fructueuse. Réunions avec le premier ministre, le ministre d’affaires étrangères, le ministre des maliens à l’exterieur, bien comme d’excelentes échanges avec EUCAP Sahel et le corps diplomatique européen et non-européen.

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Our Executive Director Astrid Irrgang will moderate the #MSC2026 Townhall “Point of Return: Reengaging with the #Sahel” with Julius Maada Wonie Bio​, @sarajacobs.house.gov​​, Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, Ould Sidi Hanana, and @joaocravinho.bsky.social​​ at @munsecconf.bsky.social​.

Let’s see what happens at the 62nd Munich Security Conference this week. The Sahel will be the focus of a Townhall this Friday, in which I am speaking along with President Bio of Sierra Leone, defence minister Hanana of Mauritania and others. Looking forward to it!

Viste au nouveau Mémorial en honneur de Thomas Sankara à Ouagadougou. Un monument très réussi.

Réunions très fructueuses et ouvertes à Ouagadougou, avec le Premier Ministre, et les ministres des Affaires Étrangères, de l’Economie et de la Sécurité, bien comme plusieurs représentants de la société civile.

Ventura já quer adiar as eleições? Acho que ele não leu bem o manual da extrema direita. Essa medida só aparece muito mais à frente.

Very useful and interesting visit to Helsinki to discuss the relevance of the Sahel. The temperature may have been subzero but the reception was very warm and the winter light was beautiful. Thank you @elinavaltonen.bsky.social and Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Incredible India is becoming Incredible EU-India Free Trade Agreement, Security and Defence Partnership and Joint Strategy Towards 2030.
Another indispensable step towards Strategic Autonomy.

Today marks a historic moment as we open a new chapter in #EUIndia relations - on trade, security, and people-to-people ties.

Our Summit sends a clear message: in a reshaping global order, the EU and India stand together as strategic, reliable partners.

Good to see a contingent representing the European Union, led by Colonel Spruijt acting on behalf of the EU Military Staff, at the #RepublicDay parade.

For almost 4 years my phone has been giving me the temperatures in Ukraine. After another night of war crimes, with Putin targeting civilian energy infrastructure, around 1.2 million Ukrainians are without power. It’s good to remember what Putin actually does while negotiating “peace”.

“Interests, instruments, and sufficient unity are 3 fundamental parameters that should guide the EU’s principled pragmatism in the world”. Great to be in the opening panel of the CMI Martti Ahrisaari Foundation Annual High-Level Dialogue today in Brussels, together with UNCTAD SG Rebecca Grynspan.

Visite très riche à Niamey du Rep Spécial de l’UE, @joaocravinho.bsky.social. Discussions de haut niveau avec les autorités lors d'1 audience avec le PM Zeine et plusieurs Ministres. Il a aussi visité des initiatives de jeunes & femmes entrepreneurs & le projet Gde muraille verte, financées par UE.

Visite à Niamey, où j’ai été impressionné par la qualité de certains projets de coopération de l’UE dans le domaine de la Grande Muraille Verte et de soutien aux entrepreneurs jeunes et femmes.

The relevance of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement goes well beyond its economic impact. It sends a clear and powerful message to the world in defence of free trade, multilateralism, and the rules-based international order.

Momento histórico!
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De olhos bem fechados A única resposta possível à derrocada da ordem global dos últimos 70 anos está, mais uma vez, bem à frente do nosso nariz. E essa resposta tem um nome, que não me canso de repetir.

Pedro Norton certíssimo no Público de hoje. É uma nova Europa que temos de construir. Temos de olhar para além dos muitíssimos pequenos obstáculos para perceber a evidência que se acumula: este é o momento para um poderoso impulso europeísta.

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A pedido da Visão escrevi um artigo de 4 páginas sobre alguns dos principais desafios para África em 2026. Vale a pena comprar a revista. Se não quiserem ler o artigo, será pelo menos um contributo para manter viva a revista, neste momento tão difícil para o pluralismo da comunicação social.

Can the EU's new Sahel strategy win back trust? – DW – 12/19/2025 Europe says it's ready to listen again. But after years of broken partnerships and growing anti-Western sentiment, can the EU's new approach to the Sahel truly protect civilians and restore stability?

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Sessão de Homenagem a João Cravinho | João Cravinho Hoje tive o privilégio de falar sobre o meu Pai, na sessão de homenagem que lhe foi promovida pelo Mecanismo Nacional Anticorrupção, MENAC, por ocasião do Dia Internacional de Combate à Corrupção. Est...

No Dia Internacional de Luta contra a Corrupção, o meu pai foi homenageado. Tive a oportunidade de explicar o que o movia, como ele via a questão da corrupção em Portugal e a nossa tradicional dificuldade em lidar com ela. E qual o caminho que ela via para o futuro.

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Allies must act as allies.

We must respect each other's sovereignty.

Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.

Our history has taught us that there is no freedom of speech without freedom of information. And freedom of information exists where there is respect for pluralism.

There will be no freedom of speech if citizens' freedom of information is sacrificed to defend some tech oligarchs.

Very good analysis of the US Strategy by @nathalietocci.bsky.social ⬇️

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Wrapping up a very interesting mission to Ghana, with strong sense of partnership, shared values and concerns. It’s good to have friends like Ghana! Special thanks to Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Ghana’s Special envoy for the Sahel.

Honoured to be received by President Mahama in Accra. Very useful discussion of the dynamics and challenges of the Sahel.

Rodrigo de Sousa e Castro: “No 25 de Novembro, não estivemos à beira da guerra civil” Para Rodrigo de Sousa e Castro, o 25 de Novembro foi “um ajuste de contas entre militares”. Membro dos Nove, protagonista do contragolpe, critica Melo e Montenegro por irem “na onda” de Ventura.

Sobre a mistificação da história : o que hoje se celebra tem muito mais a ver com 2025 do que com 1975.

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