I call on Member States: join forces to develop AI together for our defence. Because we need now to become a European giant in defence, a European giant in AI. Full speech at the aidefencesummit.eu ⬇️ 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Defence readiness will be reached and European might will be built if security of supply in defence is ensured. With 🇪🇺 Member States, EU institutions we’re launching today the Security of Supply Board. Defence supply chains are not only a national concern 🇪🇺 #EDIP @cy2026eu.bsky.social

A very good start to the week with @ylvajohansson.se — Chair of the EU High-Level Skills Board. 👉This Board must be strong and visible — shaping human capital policy for leaders, businesses and workers alike. I am confident Ylva will give this Board the leadership and credibility it needs.

Today, together with Minister for Water Resources Li Guoying, we are co-chairing the 3rd EU–China Water Policy Dialogue, and opening the 11th China–Europe Water Platform (CEWP) Conference together with EU Member States.

The EU and Norway are strong partners. And in this geopolitical environment, we really need to stick together. From our shared security and economic resilience to our support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, this matters more than ever. My press statement with PM Jonas Gahr Støre↓

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Great meeting with President of the Assembly of EU Regions Lukas Mandl Regions remain central in the future CAP: 🤝we will work on spending plans with regional and local authorities too 🌾& financing for rural areas is secured with a 10% rural spending target #StrongerTogether

Did you know that Europe suffers a #cyberattack every 14 minutes? This Wednesday, starting at 3:00 PM, I have organized a workshop to analyze how the EU should respond to this new threat environment. Want to follow the debate? Here you can 👉 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

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I spoke with President Zelenskyy ahead of this week’s peace talks. As we approach the 4th year of the brutal war against Ukraine, Russia continues to double down on war crimes, striking civilian infrastructure and homes. Year after year, Europe’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering.

In Barcelona: a more united EU and the best integration of the internal market are the best answer to today's challenges. Overcome fragmentation, promote interconnection and our domestic and global potential. The future is not written and, together, we can keep building the European dream.

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The opening of the Rafah crossing marks a concrete and positive step in the peace plan. The EU’s civilian mission is on the ground to monitor crossing operations and support Palestinian border guards. For Gaza’s sick and wounded, the reopening is a lifeline. (1/2)

Several moments from my visit in Vilnius: panel discussion at the launch event of 🇱🇹-🇩🇰 Forum, great discussion about space at Vilnius Tech, engagements with stakeholders and media.