Today at the European House 🇩🇪 - engaging discussion w prominent experts #MarioBaumann, #ChristianCalliess, #PiaFuhrhop, #StefanMair, #NicoLange, #LinnSelle, #FundaTekin on defence industry, Institutional #DefenceReadiness, European pillar of NATO & European Security Council.

#Iran When Russia attacks Ukraine, for the EU it is a violation of international law, and that's what it is. When Israel and the US start bombing a country for no reason, with no provocation, murdering thousands of civilians, including hundreds of children, and targeting hospitals,

Good exchange today with Members of the European Parliament in the ENVI Committee’s structured dialogue on Europe’s clean, just and competitive transition. The green agenda is already delivering innovation, quality jobs and new opportunities across our economy.

The EU and India are drawing closer together as today’s geopolitical uncertainty makes a clear case for deeper partnerships. It was good to meet in Brussels with India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar, just a few weeks after the landmark EU-India Summit. (1/2)

Just spoke with President Nechirvan Barzani about the ongoing security situation in the Middle East and Gulf Region. Today, Kurdistan Region’s role as a stabilising force is more critical than ever.

Moscow stands to gain from higher energy prices and the diversion of air-defences to the Middle East. EU Foreign Ministers were clear that Ukraine remains Europe’s top security priority. Attention for Ukraine will not be allowed to fizzle out. Extract from my press conference ↓

Pleasure to meet with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to discuss the state of play of #MFF negotiations and Latvia’s perspective on next #EUbudget 🇪🇺🇱🇻 Good discussion ahead of this week’s General Affairs Council.

Congratulations to Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier. The EU-funded film won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. Through Creative Europe Media, we have provided +€4M to support the development & distribution of high-quality films. 🔗https://link.europa.eu/v6HCRc

Always great to speak with Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, 🇳🇴 Minister of Climate and the Environment. We discussed the good cooperation between EU and Norway on climate action, energy security and clean tech. We share the same domestic and international priorities.

How do we secure a strong & sustainable future for EU livestock? 🐄🇪🇺 Join our consultation to shape the EU Livestock Strategy — tackling competitiveness, sustainability & solutions adapted to diverse territorial realities. ✍️Share your views by 10 April link.europa.eu/3D9rH6

Today I have the pleasure to speak at the Global Fraud Summit 2026 in Vienna. Rewatch the panel discussion on “Turning the tide: from commitment to action” now: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d... @euunvie.bsky.social

Good meeting with Dr. Jaishankar today. At the EU-India Summit in January, we concluded our Free Trade Agreement – the mother of all deals – and signed a Security and Defence Partnership.

It's absolutely clear WHY we need to strengthen Europe. What clarity we need today is HOW to make Europe stronger. Keynote at #NewEconomyForum event “Ideas to Strengthen the Union” ↓ ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #EUDefence #DefenceReadiness

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz hurts the global economy and helps Russia fund its war. It is affecting our partners in the region and is dangerous for global energy supplies. (1/2)

⏰ More time to apply. NEB Prizes 2026 deadlines extended: ▶️ 22 March (NEB Prizes & NEB Boost) ▶️ 29 March (Brazil & Japan) Apply: prizes.new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu #NewEuropeanBauhaus