Threats to EU are real! @EU_Commission opened new instruments to ReArm 🇪🇺 & boost #defence. @EIB is a key partner to boost finances for defence & space. With VP de Groot - this time in 🇱🇹 - discussing more synchronisation of our steps to fund defence & space projects!

We need investment in industry. We need research and talent. But, above all, we need one thing: political decision to advance a real European defense, capable of facing current geopolitical challenges. Thank you very much Eurodefense Joven for your invitation and work!

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There is now momentum to revisit a range of long-blocked decisions. EU leaders are also pushing to move ahead with a 21st sanctions package against Russia. It would send another clear signal to Russia that Ukraine matters more to Europe than it does to them. My press remarks ahead of today’s #EUCO

“One Europe One Market” roadmap signed ✍️ It’s our joint political vision shaped at the Alden Bielsen Summit for a fully functional Single Market by end 2027. With concrete actions on key drivers of prosperity. From simpler rules to AI and a stronger trade network. Now let’s bring it to life!

1. If we’re talking about saving, let’s be honest: Energy crises always hit the most vulnerable first. At the same time, highly resource-intensive luxuries like private jets remain untouched. That’s not fair. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

33 years ago I stood in the same room in Sulęcin as a high school student, thanking the teachers on behalf of the students. Today I return here again, with no less nervousness, to speak to the next batch of high school graduates. #BackToSchool #Sulęcin

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Thank you for a warm welcome in Helsinki today, President Alexander Stubb.

It is incomprehensible that, time after time, mining activity is pushed forward without regard for nature, water bodies, and people. We, together with @villeniinisto.vihreat.fi, sent a written question to the Commission about the environmental risks of the Soklin mining project. www.sttinfo.fi/tiedote/7198...

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The housing crisis is the result of political choices, decades of policies that have treated homes as financial assets rather than places to live. Had the pleasure to have a debate on @euronews.com about the solutions to the crisis. Go watch it here: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Last night we concluded the negotiations on the Coordination of Social Security Systems, a dossier that has been worked on for over 10 years. We worked very hard to get our priorities into the final agreement, and we obtained some important victories on long-term sickness,

Pleased to welcome Damjan Ćulafić, Montenegro's Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development, in Brussels. Montenegro's EU accession path and its climate commitments go hand in hand and we are committed to supporting that journey. 🇲🇪🇪🇺

No time to wait! Today, 18 Member States have received their loan agreements for #SAFE funding for completion. Next steps - finalisation of agreements and signing! A game changer for European defence industry 🇪🇺

This morning, I spoke at @caneurope.org's General Assembly in Brussels, the Europe's leading civil society coalition on climate action. It was an important discussion on international climate diplomacy and domestic climate policies.

Poland is an essential pillar of Europe’s security architecture, I told Donald Tusk. You help keep our Eastern flank safe. This is why Poland is the biggest beneficiary of SAFE.

The European Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation - #OCCAR - is a key partner for @ec.europa.eu helping Member States to jointly develop and procure key capabilities by aggregating demand and negotiating with industry. 1/2 ⬇️

Today is a good day for Europe and Ukraine. Last time I was with you in Kyiv, dear Volodymir, I said we would deliver the €90 bn euro loan - one way or the other. Today, we deliver on this promise. link.europa.eu/9nGfRY

I signed the Brussels Declaration of my commitment to the liberation of Palestine, to defend the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people, and the right to be free from an illegal occupation, as enshrined in International Law. Full text here: gscongress.org/brussels-dec...