Today, I will meet with the European Parliament and the Council negotiators for the third trilogue on the long-term rules on child sexual abuse. After the expiry of the interim regulation, we are faced with a regulatory void at EU level.

Important discussion with 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Bessent in Washington DC, including: - the EU and US economic outlooks and impact of the Middle East crisis - cooperation amongst likeminded partners on economic security - ⁠support to 🇺🇦 and the need to keep up pressure on Russia

Happy to have met 🇺🇦 Prime Minister Svyrydenko in Washington DC to discuss ongoing work towards the first disbursement of the EU’s €90 billion loan. We also discussed the importance of keeping up reform momentum. The 🇪🇺 will continue supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved.

Always great to meet with 🇱🇺 Prime Minister Luc Frieden. We discussed the geopolitical situation, the consequences for EU's economy, and taxation.

In 🇱🇺 today and tomorrow. Took a walk to see the fantastic work done to restore the Pétrusse Valley. The main goal is to transform a heavily engineered, artificial urban river landscape into a more natural, biodiverse, and climate-resilient ecosystem.

Marking 40 years since Spain’s accession to the #EU and 25 years of @rielcano.bsky.social while discussing Europe’s competitiveness in a changing global order.

Good discussion with General Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe. As war in Ukraine continues and Russian defence industry produces at scale, Europe must do more to boost investment, ramp up production capacity and increase speed.

Today during the structured dialogue with #SEDE, I presented: ✔️@EU_Commission proposals to reduce fragmentation in 🇪🇺defence market ✔️AGILE instrument support for innovative companies ✔️next steps in supporting 🇺🇦 defence capabilities ✔️my efforts to boost 🇪🇺missile production

Great meeting today with Scott McDonald, CEO of the British Council. The British Council’s leadership will be key to ensuring Erasmus+ continues to create life-changing opportunities for people across the UK and Europe.

The future of Europe will depend on being able to develop its own intelligence capabilities. Today I was able to ask the commissioner @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu about the future European intelligence system and the development of a European military #AI.

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Three years into war, Sudan faces unprecedented death, displacement and poverty. In Berlin today, I co-chaired a conference on the country’s political future. We focused on reviving peace talks, mobilising aid, and backing civil society. (1/4)

It’s great to participate online at today’s #WakeUpSpain organized by @elespanol.com. I shared the European Commission‘s actions in getting our house in order. Protecting European citizens has never been more complex and Spain has always been a vital partner in making that possible.

Welcome to spend Europe Day in a relaxed gaming atmosphere with me and @villeniinisto.vihreat.fi on Friday 8.5. from 16-19 at the video game bar Super Bario in Helsinki! Registration and more information: www.mariaohisalo.fi/ajankohtaist...

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Malaysia 🇲🇾 today — engaging with key public and financial sector partners with a focus on nurturing the close economic relations and boosting interest in EU bonds 🇪🇺

In March we spoke at the French employment office in Strasbourg with the European Commission and other colleagues about Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, which coordinates the social security systems for people who move within the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

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🛡️@ec.europa.eu supports the capabilities Europe needs for the future of #EUDefence 🇪🇺   The #EDF drives innovation, supports industry & boosts cooperation across Europe. A key pillar of the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, it helps ensure we’re ready to deter & respond. #ProtectWhatMatters