Good meeting with Keir Starmer in Munich. Europe and the UK share similar challenges. it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests. We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.

Historic day!🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦 Amidst global shifts, Canada and the EU are strengthening ties when needed most. Pleasure to sign w Minister McGuinty important agreement under the #SAFE instrument this morning! It will boost our industries & security, strengthen our defence cooperation & economic ties.

Impressed with the potential of 🇩🇪 start-ups & new defence companies to make Europe strong. Thank you, Chancellor Merz, Ministers Pistorius, Bär for the discussion. 🇪🇺 is ready to support defence start ups to scale with EU funded programs. #MSC2026

Good to see Hendrik Wüst 🇩🇪 to discuss European competitiveness.

Europe and the UK should come closer together – on security, on economy or on defending our democracies. Ten years on from Brexit, our futures are as bound as ever. So, it is in our common interest to be ambitious about our partnership.

A strong Europe steps up, takes on its responsibility. And bring its mutual defence clause to life. This is Europe’s meaning. But this commitment only carries weight if it is built on trust and capability. This is why we must be collectively ready. Speech at #MSC2026 link.europa.eu/fRqgwg

Is Rubio trying to lovebomb Europe on Valentine’s Day? This narcissists’ practice shouldn’t work on us. Whether he reaches for nostalgia of old friendship or whatever, the content of the message stayed the same as last year when the aggressive JD Vance said – Europe does everything “wrong,” Trump is a savior, and we either help him or step aside.

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In numerous meetings at #MSC2026 w EU & US politicians, generals, industries & think-tankers, I made it clear: 🇪🇺 is rising up to ramp up its defence readiness, defence production & strengthen NATO European pillar. Our adversaries must see us ready to defend our Union, our Alliance, our values.

🇪🇺European Union - is a project of visionary leaders and dedicated people. Pleased to meet President Emmanuel Macron after his inspirational speech at #MSC2026 on how to make our Union strong, respected, and growing.

Two intense days in Munich, from quantum to security & cybersecurity, through innovation, digital sovereignty. Europe’s direction is now set at the heart of our policy, funding & strategic thinking, to ensure Europe remains innovative, secure and strong in the digital age.

The Berlin format remains steadfast in their commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine. We reaffirmed our readiness to provide strong security guarantees after the fighting ends, with a crucial US backstop and monitoring role.

Very good to see 🇮🇸 Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir again in Munich. We discussed geopolitics and EU-Iceland relations.

It was a great honor to speak on the panel at the Munich Cybersecurity Conference, alongside representatives from SAP, Schwarz IT or Microsoft. The topic was “On the shoulders of Tech Giants: trust or dare?”. For me: European companies need trust from politicians, and users from European products. Then investments will come.

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As always great to catch up with 🇸🇪 @magdalenaandersson.socialdemokraterna.se in Munich and discuss national and European politics.

Today we celebrate #WorldRadioDay, a medium that, far from being left in the past, proves each day to be more necessary than ever. 📻 From my responsibility in the European Parliament, I have one thing clear: radio is #democracy in its purest state.

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🇫🇷🇪🇺A good discussion on the revision of our coordination of social security systems' rules with Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labour and Solidarity of France.