Today, I met Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, Lana Nusseibeh. Europe and the Gulf face common challenges and have a strategic interest to work closely together on security and migration.

Delighted to meet Federal Minister Dorothee Bär 🇩🇪 at the #ESC2026 in Brussels. I stressed the importance of continued integration of developing European space capabilities. 🇩🇪 is a strong space faring nation in the global context & plays a pivotal role in European space systems.

#SAFE investments in defence brought historic opportunity for EU defence industry. But first SAFE is for the needs of customers, of our defence. Our customers are defence ministers and generals. #EUDefence 1/3 🧵⬇️

You probably haven't missed this? Together with India, the EU has made history. A new trade agreement that creates a market of over 2 billion people. In a troubled time for the world, this is a clear message of strength. We choose openness. We choose partnership. We choose the future. 🇪🇺 🤝🇮🇳

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Very good exchange with @bundestag.de President Julia Klöckner on Europe’s growth agenda and the positive stories coming from the cleantech sector. We also spoke about the important role of parliaments in policy making.

Italy is one of the major players on space issues. To achieve European competitiveness and independence in space we need joint efforts 🇪🇺 Always great to meet Minister @adolfo_urso and frankly discuss our progress on major issues.

Second day of mission in Dublin 🇮🇪. Deeply honoured by the warm welcome and the meaningful discussions. Meeting the President of Ireland has been a privilegie. Committed, close to the people, with a deep sense of the great capacity to act together when citizens have a chance to build solutions!

Jewish culture is woven into the fabric of European history. We must protect and nurture this today and well into the future. Remembrance ensures that we never forget historical truth. We remember, together.

📣 The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence on the upcoming European Strategy for VET. Whether you are a business, a training provider, or a learner, tell us what changes are needed to build a more competitive Europe. Share your views until 19 February 👇 link.europa.eu/8Tt9pW

It was a pleasure to catch up with Jens Spahn. We discussed decarbonisation, competitiveness, and the evolving political and geopolitical context shaping Europe today. 📸 CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion

Great to meet and discuss key questions with the next generation of space experts. Our era is shaped by #EUSpace 🇪🇺 If young people choose to link their studies and careers to space, they can become winners of the new space race 🚀 #YouthDialogue #ESC2026

Pleased to open the Annual Promotion Info Days! 🌍 Promotion is more than funding ➡ This is your chance to learn how €205M for EU agri-food promotion in 2026 supports 🇪🇺 farmers & producers, showcasing their quality products, and market access link.europa.eu/KgVVQ3

Today we have taken a step forward to make #AI safer, more democratic, and respectful of fundamental rights. 🤖 The Commission @imco.europarl.europa.eu has endorsed the report that I co-led on the Framework Convention of @coe.int on AI and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law.

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Important announcement at #ESC2026 EU Member States already can use secure satellite communications for governmental services provided by the European #GOVSATCOM, while #IRIS² will be fully operational from 2029 🇪🇺 #EUSpace