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Today we celebrate Portugal, its culture, its long and rich history, and its strong commitment to the European project. Feliz Dia de Portugal! 🇵🇹

Today we celebrate Portugal, its culture, its long and rich history, and its strong commitment to the European project. Feliz Dia de Portugal! 🇵🇹

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Pleased to make my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the shadow of the unjustifiable attacks the country recently suffered. I conveyed the EU’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people. We greatly value Saudi Arabia’s stabilising role and efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy. It is crucial that the momentum of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is maintained and that all parties engage in good faith to achieve a sustainable, comprehensive agreement. Iran’s leadership should seize this opportunity to address the concerns of the international community - on nuclear, on ballistic missiles, on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and on its support to proxies in particular Hezbollah. Diplomacy is the only path towards lasting peace.

Pleased to make my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the shadow of the unjustifiable attacks the country recently suffered. I conveyed the EU’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people. We greatly value Saudi Arabia’s stabilising role and efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy. It is crucial that the momentum of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is maintained and that all parties engage in good faith to achieve a sustainable, comprehensive agreement. Iran’s leadership should seize this opportunity to address the concerns of the international community - on nuclear, on ballistic missiles, on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and on its support to proxies in particular Hezbollah. Diplomacy is the only path towards lasting peace.

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Happy Statehood Day, Slovenia! 🇸🇮 Congratulations on 35 years since Slovenia declared its independence and began its journey as a sovereign nation. Iskrene čestitke ob dnevu državnosti!

Happy Statehood Day, Slovenia! 🇸🇮 Congratulations on 35 years since Slovenia declared its independence and began its journey as a sovereign nation. Iskrene čestitke ob dnevu državnosti!

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Happy Statehood Day, Croatia! 🇭🇷 Wishing you continued prosperity and success on this special day commemorating the constitution of the first democratically elected, pluralistic Croatian Parliament. Sretan vam Dan državnosti!

Happy Statehood Day, Croatia! 🇭🇷 Wishing you continued prosperity and success on this special day commemorating the constitution of the first democratically elected, pluralistic Croatian Parliament. Sretan vam Dan državnosti!

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Today we celebrate Sweden’s National Day! 🇸🇪 This day honours Sweden’s flag and its constitution. Glad nationaldag!

Today we celebrate Sweden’s National Day! 🇸🇪 This day honours Sweden’s flag and its constitution. Glad nationaldag!

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This week, I will visit our six Western Balkans partners. My visit to the region sends a clear signal: our commitment to the Western Balkans is real; and so is the opportunity of enlargement. The momentum is there. Now is the time to deliver.

This week, I will visit our six Western Balkans partners. My visit to the region sends a clear signal: our commitment to the Western Balkans is real; and so is the opportunity of enlargement. The momentum is there. Now is the time to deliver.

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Happy National Day, Luxembourg! 🇱🇺 Today we celebrate Luxembourg and its people, their achievements, and their contribution to a strong and united Europe! Schéinen Nationalfeierdag, Lëtzebuerg!

Happy National Day, Luxembourg! 🇱🇺 Today we celebrate Luxembourg and its people, their achievements, and their contribution to a strong and united Europe! Schéinen Nationalfeierdag, Lëtzebuerg!

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We are deepening our EU-Kazakhstan strategic partnership. At today’s meeting with President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, we reaffirmed our ambition to strengthen our ties under the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, focusing on critical raw materials, energy, transport, digitalisation and emerging technologies. We also welcomed progress on the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and visa facilitation, and in particular the signing of the Horizontal Aviation Agreement. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace, security and stability, and to the principles of the UN Charter. Read our joint statement ↓

We are deepening our EU-Kazakhstan strategic partnership. At today’s meeting with President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, we reaffirmed our ambition to strengthen our ties under the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, focusing on critical raw materials, energy, transport, digitalisation and emerging technologies. We also welcomed progress on the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and visa facilitation, and in particular the signing of the Horizontal Aviation Agreement. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace, security and stability, and to the principles of the UN Charter. Read our joint statement ↓

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Celebrating the Netherlands 🇳🇱 on King’s Day - its openness, innovation and deep European spirit. These values strengthen our shared European project. Ik wens iedereen een fijne Koningsdag!🟧

Celebrating the Netherlands 🇳🇱 on King’s Day - its openness, innovation and deep European spirit. These values strengthen our shared European project. Ik wens iedereen een fijne Koningsdag!🟧

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Today we celebrate Greece’s Independence Day, a moment to honor the country’s history and enduring spirit. 🇬🇷 Ελευθερία και Δημοκρατία – Freedom and Democracy. Χρόνια πολλά σε όλους τους Έλληνες!

Today we celebrate Greece’s Independence Day, a moment to honor the country’s history and enduring spirit. 🇬🇷 Ελευθερία και Δημοκρατία – Freedom and Democracy. Χρόνια πολλά σε όλους τους Έλληνες!

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Happy Republic Day, Italy! 🇮🇹 Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Italy’s historic referendum, by universal suffrage. Buona Festa della Repubblica!

Happy Republic Day, Italy! 🇮🇹 Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Italy’s historic referendum, by universal suffrage. Buona Festa della Repubblica!

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Today is the feast of Saint Patrick, the day we celebrate Ireland’s culture, history and diaspora. ☘️ Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine – we rely on each other. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir! 🇮🇪

Today is the feast of Saint Patrick, the day we celebrate Ireland’s culture, history and diaspora. ☘️ Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine – we rely on each other. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir! 🇮🇪

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Warm wishes to Denmark on #ConstitutionDay! 🇩🇰 A day to celebrate Danish democracy. Glædelig grundlovsdag!

Warm wishes to Denmark on #ConstitutionDay! 🇩🇰 A day to celebrate Danish democracy. Glædelig grundlovsdag!

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Gratulacje z okazji Dnia Niepodległości dla naszych polskich przyjaciół! Today, we commemorate the restoration of Polish independence in 1918, a moment that marked the rebirth of a proud and resilient state. Your courage, your commitment to freedom and democracy, and your dedication to European unity continue to inspire and strengthen our shared Union. 🇵🇱🇪🇺

Gratulacje z okazji Dnia Niepodległości dla naszych polskich przyjaciół! Today, we commemorate the restoration of Polish independence in 1918, a moment that marked the rebirth of a proud and resilient state. Your courage, your commitment to freedom and democracy, and your dedication to European unity continue to inspire and strengthen our shared Union. 🇵🇱🇪🇺

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Canada is one of our closest partners and allies. At our #EUCanada summit tomorrow, we will take steps to significantly strengthen our strategic relationship and deepen our economic and security cooperation.

Canada is one of our closest partners and allies. At our #EUCanada summit tomorrow, we will take steps to significantly strengthen our strategic relationship and deepen our economic and security cooperation.

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Today we celebrate Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day. A day that reminds us that the sovereignty and freedom of a nation endure longer than its oppression. Su Nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena! Tegul laisvė visada gyvuoja jūsų širdyse! 🇱🇹

Today we celebrate Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day. A day that reminds us that the sovereignty and freedom of a nation endure longer than its oppression. Su Nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena! Tegul laisvė visada gyvuoja jūsų širdyse! 🇱🇹

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The EU–Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is more than a title on paper - it delivers concrete benefits for the people of Hanoi. Today, I visited the construction site of a metro station, supported by European funding, with contributions from the European Investment Bank , the European Commission, and France, Germany, and Italy. This is Team Europe in action.

The EU–Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is more than a title on paper - it delivers concrete benefits for the people of Hanoi. Today, I visited the construction site of a metro station, supported by European funding, with contributions from the European Investment Bank , the European Commission, and France, Germany, and Italy. This is Team Europe in action.

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The European Union and African Union strongly support the United Nations, the backbone of our rules-based order. We are joining forces for peace, stability, and security in the world. 2025 will be an important year for Europe–Africa relations. Europe’s offer is one of genuine partnership. The AU-EU Luanda Summit in November will open a new page in that partnership. We want fair and lasting growth, good jobs, and a clean energy future for the continent. Europe is investing over €150 billion from Global Gateway to make it happen.

The European Union and African Union strongly support the United Nations, the backbone of our rules-based order. We are joining forces for peace, stability, and security in the world. 2025 will be an important year for Europe–Africa relations. Europe’s offer is one of genuine partnership. The AU-EU Luanda Summit in November will open a new page in that partnership. We want fair and lasting growth, good jobs, and a clean energy future for the continent. Europe is investing over €150 billion from Global Gateway to make it happen.

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Starting our informal #EUCO meeting. We will discuss Europe’s security and defence - one of our citizens’ main concerns. We must act faster, act stronger but above all, act together.

Starting our informal #EUCO meeting. We will discuss Europe’s security and defence - one of our citizens’ main concerns. We must act faster, act stronger but above all, act together.

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🇭🇺🇪🇺 On Hungary’s National Day, I send my warmest wishes to the Hungarian people. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

🇭🇺🇪🇺 On Hungary’s National Day, I send my warmest wishes to the Hungarian people. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

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Heureux d’être à Avignon pour l’ouverture de l’un des plus grands festivals de théâtre au monde. Depuis près de 80 ans, le Festival d’Avignon est un rendez-vous incontournable de la culture européenne. La culture est un langage commun qui nous rassemble. Elle est aussi le socle des valeurs sur lesquelles nous construisons l’Europe : la liberté, la diversité et la créativité.
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Heureux d’être à Avignon pour l’ouverture de l’un des plus grands festivals de théâtre au monde. Depuis près de 80 ans, le Festival d’Avignon est un rendez-vous incontournable de la culture européenne. La culture est un langage commun qui nous rassemble. Elle est aussi le socle des valeurs sur lesquelles nous construisons l’Europe : la liberté, la diversité et la créativité.

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Today, all 27 leaders stand together, united and committed to supporting Ukraine. We are moving forward on accession talks, strengthening Ukraine’s defence through our support loan, and increasing pressure on Russia with new sanctions. Our strategy is working. Together, we are turning the tide. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the #EUCO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський.
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Today, all 27 leaders stand together, united and committed to supporting Ukraine. We are moving forward on accession talks, strengthening Ukraine’s defence through our support loan, and increasing pressure on Russia with new sanctions. Our strategy is working. Together, we are turning the tide. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the #EUCO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський.

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Just wrapped up an EU-Mexico summit packed with great news, celebrating the strength of our strategic partnership and its huge potential. A big thank you to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for your leadership in relaunching our relations and for the warm welcome in Mexico City! 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽
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Just wrapped up an EU-Mexico summit packed with great news, celebrating the strength of our strategic partnership and its huge potential. A big thank you to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for your leadership in relaunching our relations and for the warm welcome in Mexico City! 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽

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Congratulations to all Ukrainians on your Independence Day! Your courage and hope for peace inspire all of us. We stand with you side by side. Our future is together in the European Union. Slava Ukraini!
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Congratulations to all Ukrainians on your Independence Day! Your courage and hope for peace inspire all of us. We stand with you side by side. Our future is together in the European Union. Slava Ukraini!

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New faces around the table! Welcome to the #EUCO Andris Kulbergs (AS) 🇺🇦🇱🇻 and Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) And welcome back Janez Janša and Rumen Radev.
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New faces around the table! Welcome to the #EUCO Andris Kulbergs (AS) 🇺🇦🇱🇻 and Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) And welcome back Janez Janša and Rumen Radev.

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À Marseille, avec le Maire Benoît Payan, visite du chantier des futures écoles du parc Kalliste. Construire une école dans un quartier confronté à de nombreux défis sociaux est un choix fort : investir là où les citoyens en ont le plus besoin, c’est renforcer la cohésion et préparer l’avenir. Car l’école est au cœur du projet européen et de ses valeurs.
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À Marseille, avec le Maire Benoît Payan, visite du chantier des futures écoles du parc Kalliste. Construire une école dans un quartier confronté à de nombreux défis sociaux est un choix fort : investir là où les citoyens en ont le plus besoin, c’est renforcer la cohésion et préparer l’avenir. Car l’école est au cœur du projet européen et de ses valeurs.

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The people of Moldova have chosen Europe, and that choice is being matched by real progress. Your resilience and personal commitment are paying off. Thank you, President Maia Sandu, for your leadership in guiding your country towards the EU. 🇲🇩🇪🇺
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The people of Moldova have chosen Europe, and that choice is being matched by real progress. Your resilience and personal commitment are paying off. Thank you, President Maia Sandu, for your leadership in guiding your country towards the EU. 🇲🇩🇪🇺

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23,507 views • 28 days ago

As the @CY2026EU presidency comes to an end today, I would like to thank you for the important progress over the past six months. NikosChristodoulides You have worked incredibly hard to deliver real outcomes for a stronger, more secure and more prosperous EU! Ευχαριστώ!
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As the @CY2026EU presidency comes to an end today, I would like to thank you for the important progress over the past six months. NikosChristodoulides You have worked incredibly hard to deliver real outcomes for a stronger, more secure and more prosperous EU! Ευχαριστώ!

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Our Union is a union of values. We stand firm in our support for the United Nations, multilateralism and the respect for international law. Now more than ever, the EU must defend our values within Europe and around the world. Together with Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, we will reinforce EU’s as a principled global actor.
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Our Union is a union of values. We stand firm in our support for the United Nations, multilateralism and the respect for international law. Now more than ever, the EU must defend our values within Europe and around the world. Together with Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, we will reinforce EU’s as a principled global actor.

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15,453 views • 19 days ago

Thank you Mark Rutte Rutte for gathering us in The Hague today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Ursula von der Leyen. A just and lasting peace in #Ukraine is urgent. For the Ukrainian people, for European security and to preserve global stability. Russia needs to stop this war of aggression. Russia must accept an immediate and unconditional cease fire. Russia must engage in real peace negotiations. We will continue to give full support to Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to achieve a just, lasting peace.
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Thank you Mark Rutte Rutte for gathering us in The Hague today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Ursula von der Leyen. A just and lasting peace in #Ukraine is urgent. For the Ukrainian people, for European security and to preserve global stability. Russia needs to stop this war of aggression. Russia must accept an immediate and unconditional cease fire. Russia must engage in real peace negotiations. We will continue to give full support to Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to achieve a just, lasting peace.

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202,702 views • 1 year ago

Thank you for your warm welcome, dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi Looking forward to a fruitful Summit and a stronger partnership between the European Union and India, based on shared values and heightened ambition. Today is about: ▪️ delivering tangible benefits for our citizens ▪️ working together towards our shared prosperity and security ▪️ showing leadership on global issues to shape a resilient multipolar global order.
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Thank you for your warm welcome, dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi Looking forward to a fruitful Summit and a stronger partnership between the European Union and India, based on shared values and heightened ambition. Today is about: ▪️ delivering tangible benefits for our citizens ▪️ working together towards our shared prosperity and security ▪️ showing leadership on global issues to shape a resilient multipolar global order.

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100,360 views • 5 months ago

Thank you President Droupadi Murmu President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting the European Union to participate in this year’s magnificent parade marking India’s 77th #RepublicDay. A spectacular celebration of India’s rich history and vibrant cultural diversity and an embodiment of its aspirations for the future.
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Thank you President Droupadi Murmu President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting the European Union to participate in this year’s magnificent parade marking India’s 77th #RepublicDay. A spectacular celebration of India’s rich history and vibrant cultural diversity and an embodiment of its aspirations for the future.

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97,522 views • 5 months ago

Our visit to Syria, a year after the fall of the Assad regime, demonstrates the EU's continued support for rebuilding the country. We encourage you to continue working at full speed towards a peaceful and inclusive Syria.
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Our visit to Syria, a year after the fall of the Assad regime, demonstrates the EU's continued support for rebuilding the country. We encourage you to continue working at full speed towards a peaceful and inclusive Syria.

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104,016 views • 6 months ago

El Cablebús CDMX es un excelente ejemplo de la capacidad de las infraestructuras de transporte para transformar la vida urbana y fomentar la inclusión social. La vida de millones de personas en CDMX ha cambiado para mejor gracias a este proyecto, fruto de la colaboración de las administraciones mexicanas con empresas europeas punteras en el sector. Los teleféricos en CDMX y los proyectos asociados de movilidad ilustran cómo la tecnología europea puede apoyar objetivos sociales y climáticos en nuestros países socios, impulsado nuestra agenda común y mejorando la vida de nuestros ciudadanos #UEMexico
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El Cablebús CDMX es un excelente ejemplo de la capacidad de las infraestructuras de transporte para transformar la vida urbana y fomentar la inclusión social. La vida de millones de personas en CDMX ha cambiado para mejor gracias a este proyecto, fruto de la colaboración de las administraciones mexicanas con empresas europeas punteras en el sector. Los teleféricos en CDMX y los proyectos asociados de movilidad ilustran cómo la tecnología europea puede apoyar objetivos sociales y climáticos en nuestros países socios, impulsado nuestra agenda común y mejorando la vida de nuestros ciudadanos #UEMexico

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At the launch of the Irish Presidency of the Council Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 in Dublin - looking forward to working together over the next six months for a stronger, more prosperous Europe.
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At the launch of the Irish Presidency of the Council Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 in Dublin - looking forward to working together over the next six months for a stronger, more prosperous Europe.

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14,064 views • 19 days ago

Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations. Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values. That is why the European Union cannot accept violations of international law - whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.
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Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations. Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values. That is why the European Union cannot accept violations of international law - whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.

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93,358 views • 6 months ago

Thank you dear Donald Tusk for hosting the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, your hometown and the birthplace of the Solidarność movement. In the 1980’s, many doubted that totalitarianism could be defeated. Yet countless Poles refused to surrender their hopes for freedom and democracy. In 2022, many people doubted Ukraine’s resilience, courage and unity. Yet, Ukraine continues to resist and fight. But our vision goes beyond the war. We are already preparing Ukraine’s future. Reconstruction is not only about repairing destruction - it is about building back a better Ukraine.
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Thank you dear Donald Tusk for hosting the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, your hometown and the birthplace of the Solidarność movement. In the 1980’s, many doubted that totalitarianism could be defeated. Yet countless Poles refused to surrender their hopes for freedom and democracy. In 2022, many people doubted Ukraine’s resilience, courage and unity. Yet, Ukraine continues to resist and fight. But our vision goes beyond the war. We are already preparing Ukraine’s future. Reconstruction is not only about repairing destruction - it is about building back a better Ukraine.

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15,983 views • 25 days ago

A multipolar world requires multilateral solutions. In this new reality, the EU must defend the rules-based international order. Violations of international law must not be accepted, human rights violations must not be tolerated. Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs. Only international law upholds them.
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A multipolar world requires multilateral solutions. In this new reality, the EU must defend the rules-based international order. Violations of international law must not be accepted, human rights violations must not be tolerated. Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs. Only international law upholds them.

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63,070 views • 4 months ago

Comenzamos la 8ª cumbre #UEMéxico. Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo gracias por su liderazgo y compromiso con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre México y la UE. Los acuerdos que cerraremos en CDMX son auténtica declaración geopolítica, una demostración de nuestro compromiso con el comercio justo, la prosperidad compartida, la sostenibilidad y la cooperación basada en reglas.
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Comenzamos la 8ª cumbre #UEMéxico. Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo gracias por su liderazgo y compromiso con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre México y la UE. Los acuerdos que cerraremos en CDMX son auténtica declaración geopolítica, una demostración de nuestro compromiso con el comercio justo, la prosperidad compartida, la sostenibilidad y la cooperación basada en reglas.

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31,566 views • 1 month ago

Today we celebrate Sweden’s National Day! 🇸🇪 This day honours Sweden’s flag and its constitution. Glad nationaldag!
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Today we celebrate Sweden’s National Day! 🇸🇪 This day honours Sweden’s flag and its constitution. Glad nationaldag!

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24,783 views • 1 month ago