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I just had an excellent meeting with Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) in Budapest on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇭🇺 Meeting the European leaders in their home countries is fundamental to hear their expectations and prepare our work ahead. European unity cannot be taken for granted - we build it day by day, every day. Today we focused our discussions on the EU’s long-term budget and on enlargement. On both issues, Hungary’s positions and priorities are clear and I know I can count on Péter Magyar’s constructive spirit to find solutions. Jó itt lenni Magyarországon!

I just had an excellent meeting with Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) in Budapest on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇭🇺 Meeting the European leaders in their home countries is fundamental to hear their expectations and prepare our work ahead. European unity cannot be taken for granted - we build it day by day, every day. Today we focused our discussions on the EU’s long-term budget and on enlargement. On both issues, Hungary’s positions and priorities are clear and I know I can count on Péter Magyar’s constructive spirit to find solutions. Jó itt lenni Magyarországon!

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Happy Constitution Day Slovakia! 🇸🇰 Všetkým Slovákom a Slovenkám všetko najlepšie ku Dňu Ústavy!

Happy Constitution Day Slovakia! 🇸🇰 Všetkým Slovákom a Slovenkám všetko najlepšie ku Dňu Ústavy!

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An excellent meeting with Kristen Michal, as I continue my #TourdesCapitales in Tallinn 🇪🇪. Estonia is a staunch supporter of Ukraine and its strong commitment to defence contributes to the security of Europe as a whole. Today, we discussed our unwavering support for Ukraine, the next EU budget, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. On rõõm olla Eestis!

An excellent meeting with Kristen Michal, as I continue my #TourdesCapitales in Tallinn 🇪🇪. Estonia is a staunch supporter of Ukraine and its strong commitment to defence contributes to the security of Europe as a whole. Today, we discussed our unwavering support for Ukraine, the next EU budget, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. On rõõm olla Eestis!

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Ravi de retrouver Luc Frieden, au Luxembourg, alors que je débute ma deuxième semaine du #TourdesCapitales. 🇱🇺 Je salue la contribution constructive du Luxembourg aux discussions sur le prochain cadre budgétaire de l’UE. Lors de nos échanges, nous avons également fait le point sur les progrès accomplis dans le cadre de notre agenda « Une Europe, un marché ». Nous devons accélérer la mise en œuvre de cet agenda pour achever notre marché unique, réduire les lourdeurs administratives, et mobiliser davantage d’investissements privés au profit de la croissance, de l’emploi et de la prospérité en Europe. Renforcer la compétitivité européenne est au cœur de notre autonomie stratégique. Ech freeë mech, hei zu Lëtzebuerg ze sinn !

Ravi de retrouver Luc Frieden, au Luxembourg, alors que je débute ma deuxième semaine du #TourdesCapitales. 🇱🇺 Je salue la contribution constructive du Luxembourg aux discussions sur le prochain cadre budgétaire de l’UE. Lors de nos échanges, nous avons également fait le point sur les progrès accomplis dans le cadre de notre agenda « Une Europe, un marché ». Nous devons accélérer la mise en œuvre de cet agenda pour achever notre marché unique, réduire les lourdeurs administratives, et mobiliser davantage d’investissements privés au profit de la croissance, de l’emploi et de la prospérité en Europe. Renforcer la compétitivité européenne est au cœur de notre autonomie stratégique. Ech freeë mech, hei zu Lëtzebuerg ze sinn !

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Good to meet with Andrej Plenković in Zagreb as I continue my #TourdesCapitales. 🇭🇷 On the EU’s next multiannual budget, we focussed on the need to reach a balanced, ambitious and fair outcome by the end of this year. We also discussed enlargement: Croatia’s perspective is especially valuable, as it is the Member State that most recently completed this journey. Bringing the Western Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine into our Union is the strongest investment we can make in the security and prosperity of our continent. Now we need to build on the momentum and make greater progress. Zadovoljstvo mi je biti u Hrvatskoj!

Good to meet with Andrej Plenković in Zagreb as I continue my #TourdesCapitales. 🇭🇷 On the EU’s next multiannual budget, we focussed on the need to reach a balanced, ambitious and fair outcome by the end of this year. We also discussed enlargement: Croatia’s perspective is especially valuable, as it is the Member State that most recently completed this journey. Bringing the Western Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine into our Union is the strongest investment we can make in the security and prosperity of our continent. Now we need to build on the momentum and make greater progress. Zadovoljstvo mi je biti u Hrvatskoj!

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Excellent talk with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський after a full day of meetings in Kyiv and a touching and inspiring commemoration of Ukraine’s independence. We discussed our continued support for Ukraine and the way forward. The EU has stood with Ukraine since the very first day of Russia’s war of aggression, and we will continue to stand by Ukraine’s side. Ukraine can count on us. I commended the work that is being done to fulfil the accession reform criteria, under very challenging circumstances, and encouraged Ukraine to continue on that path. EU membership is the best way to ensure strong, democratic and independent institutions in Ukraine.

Excellent talk with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський after a full day of meetings in Kyiv and a touching and inspiring commemoration of Ukraine’s independence. We discussed our continued support for Ukraine and the way forward. The EU has stood with Ukraine since the very first day of Russia’s war of aggression, and we will continue to stand by Ukraine’s side. Ukraine can count on us. I commended the work that is being done to fulfil the accession reform criteria, under very challenging circumstances, and encouraged Ukraine to continue on that path. EU membership is the best way to ensure strong, democratic and independent institutions in Ukraine.

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My best wishes on Hungary’s National Day. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

My best wishes on Hungary’s National Day. Boldog Nemzeti Ünnepet, Magyarország!

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Thank you Andris Kulbergs (AS) 🇺🇦🇱🇻 for the warm welcome to Riga 🇱🇻 as I continue my #TourdesCapitales. We focused on our unwavering support for Ukraine, on the strengthening of Europe's security and defence, and on the protection of the EU’s common borders. We also discussed how to find the right balance in the next long-term EU budget, to reach agreement by the end of this year. Priecājos būt Latvijā!

Thank you Andris Kulbergs (AS) 🇺🇦🇱🇻 for the warm welcome to Riga 🇱🇻 as I continue my #TourdesCapitales. We focused on our unwavering support for Ukraine, on the strengthening of Europe's security and defence, and on the protection of the EU’s common borders. We also discussed how to find the right balance in the next long-term EU budget, to reach agreement by the end of this year. Priecājos būt Latvijā!

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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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A pleasure to meet with Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius 🇱🇹, the third stop in my #TourdesCapitales. Lithuania’s security is Europe’s security. Complex hybrid threats require coordinated European action. The EU will continue to contribute to strengthening defence and security capabilities, including through our next multiannual budget. President Nauseda and I also discussed the vital role that Lithuania will play when taking the reins of the Council Presidency next January. Nuostabu būti Lietuvoje!

A pleasure to meet with Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius 🇱🇹, the third stop in my #TourdesCapitales. Lithuania’s security is Europe’s security. Complex hybrid threats require coordinated European action. The EU will continue to contribute to strengthening defence and security capabilities, including through our next multiannual budget. President Nauseda and I also discussed the vital role that Lithuania will play when taking the reins of the Council Presidency next January. Nuostabu būti Lietuvoje!

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Great to meet with Prime Minister Robert Fico 🇸🇰 today, as I began my second annual #TourdesCapitales in Bratislava 🇸🇰. Europe’s strength comes from our unity, built on the basis of all 27 national positions. In my meetings with European leaders in the coming weeks I will listen and share my plans for the months ahead. Je fajn byť na Slovensku!

Great to meet with Prime Minister Robert Fico 🇸🇰 today, as I began my second annual #TourdesCapitales in Bratislava 🇸🇰. Europe’s strength comes from our unity, built on the basis of all 27 national positions. In my meetings with European leaders in the coming weeks I will listen and share my plans for the months ahead. Je fajn byť na Slovensku!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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